France Confirms Ongoing Syria-SDF Talks in Paris Despite Damascus’ Objections
A senior French diplomatic source told 963+ on Monday that negotiations between the SDF and Syria’s transitional government remain “active and under discussion” in Paris.
A senior French diplomatic source told 963+ on Monday that negotiations between the SDF and Syria’s transitional government remain “active and under discussion” in Paris.
His remarks follow renewed clashes around Manbij, after SDF forces launched rocket and artillery attacks on the village of Al-Kiyariyah in the Deir Hafer district of eastern Aleppo.
Abdi confirmed ongoing communication with Turkey, noting that discussions have been positive, particularly in maintaining a ceasefire, al-Modon writes.
The Syrian delegation reaffirmed national principles, notably the unity of Syrian territory and rejection of all foreign military presence deemed illegal.
The meeting marks a historic first in the wake of rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics in southern Syria—particularly the bloody events that have rocked the province of Suweida in recent weeks.
From Ibrahim Pasha to Shishakli and Bashar al-Assad, every leader who misread the mountain has paid dearly, Wael Sawah argues.
Hijri inherited the title of Sheikh al-‘Aql, or chief Druze religious leader, under unusual circumstances following the death of his brother in a car accident
Two days after the controversy erupted, Jihad Abdo, director of the General Organization for Cinema, finally issued a public statement on his social media accounts. He expressed surprise at the decision and confirmed he was not notified through official channels.
U.S. and Syrian sources confirmed that Washington has shared intelligence with Damascus regarding the renewed threat posed by ISIS, Syria TV writes.
This monument, contrary to claims by some attempting to justify its destruction, bears no allegiance to the “former regime,” Salam Kawakibi writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Aleppo’s Directorate of Antiquities and Museums issued a statement claiming that the removal was part of a broader redevelopment plan for Saadallah al-Jabiri Squar
85 strategic bridges have been destroyed during the years of war, with 40 already repaired through previous projects, according to Shaam.
For many, returning to Syria was not a homecoming, but the beginning of a new estrangement, Hamdan Al-Ukla writes in Syria TV.
The Syrian Ministry of Information has firmly denied widespread media reports claiming that President Ahmad al-Sharaa survived an assassination attempt during a recent visit to the southern province of Daraa.
As Syrians grieve the loss of life and brace for possible aftershocks, the attack on Mar Elias Church stands as a grim reminder: terrorism remains a threat, not only to lives, but to the fragile fabric of Syria’s post-war recovery.
The economic and security pressures on this group have worsened over recent months, al-Modon writes.
The fall of the regime has spurred political and social realignment across Syrian expatriate communities, especially among Alawites, Daraj writes.
Shibani’s presence at the Oslo Peace Forum, alongside key Arab and international diplomats, marks a significant step in Syria’s re-entry into the global diplomatic fold, SANA writes.
Sharaa’s perceived moderation and Syria’s strategic importance—especially its proximity to Israel, its Kurdish population, and its history with Iran—make it a higher Western priority.
International recognition—from Washington’s overtures to France’s diplomatic engagement—serves as a crucial tool to shape internal dynamics, Wael al-Sawwah argues.
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