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.
Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Austria have reportedly drafted a joint memorandum calling for the lifting of restrictions on the Central Bank of Syria and other financial institutions, Enab Baladi says,
Damascus is known for its tolerance, but fears persist that the new leadership has Salafist leanings, Lina Sinjab argues in Daraj.
French-based Syrian legal expert Moatasem al-Kilani told the president national reconciliation “cannot be built on slogans, but on recognition, fairness, and restoring trust.”
During Sharaa’s visit to the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, Macron criticized Israeli actions in Syria as “unacceptable”.
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated hours before Sharaa’s arrival that Paris “will not issue a blank cheque,” stressing the need for accountability, justice, and structural reform.
According to the French presidency, Macron will “reaffirm France’s support for the construction of a new Syria – a free, stable, and sovereign state that respects all components of Syrian society.”
When Syria signed its biggest investment deal in years, it wasn’t just about containers and cranes—it was a message to Turkey, Europe, and the world.
