In Syria, Too, All Politics Is Local
There is little doubt that Syrians recognize the new administration’s good intentions and desire to rebuild the country—but good intentions alone are not enough, Marwan Kabalan writes.
There is little doubt that Syrians recognize the new administration’s good intentions and desire to rebuild the country—but good intentions alone are not enough, Marwan Kabalan writes.
Al-Sharaa received Badr Jamous, head of the Negotiating Committee, and Hadi al-Bahra, head of the Coalition.
Iraqi authorities identified 93 mass graves believed to contain the remains of Yazidi victims, with 32 graves still unopened in Sinjar and Al-Ba’aj.
Several private banks have imposed a daily withdrawal cap of 250,000 Syrian pounds—an amount insufficient to cover even basic household expenses, Enab Baladi writes.
Before the fall of Assad, 94% of Syrians who arrived in Germany between 2013 and 2019 expressed a desire to stay permanently, according to Syria TV.
Exclusive sources confirmed to Syria TV that the Syrian National Coalition is preparing to dissolve itself in the coming days, following the fall of the Assad regime and the transfer of power to a new government.
Diplomatic sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed earlier that an unannounced meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani took place in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Russia’s UN Representative said Moscow is keen on ensuring the participation of all political factions, as well as ethnic and religious groups, in an inclusive dialogue.
Kuwait is preparing to appoint new ambassadors to both Damascus and Beirut as part of efforts to reorganize ties with Syria and Lebanon, Shaam News writes.
A spokesperson of the “Eighth Brigade” told +963 that the brigade is ready to integrate into the Ministry of Defense.
The Syrian Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor announced the formation of a new Board for the Syria Trust for Development and its renaming.
Zaman Al-Wasl has obtained an image of an official document issued by the Syrian Ministry of Interior under the deposed regime revealing shocking details about the arrest of two Syrian children in Moscow.
In an exclusive interview with “Syria TV,” Al-Faraya added that there are royal directives for a full opening towards the new Syrian administration.
CMA CGM had previously renewed its contract with the former regime in October 2024 for 30 years
Western analysts and regional observers have speculated that al-Awda could emerge as a counterweight to Syria’s new rulers, particularly given his previous ties to Russia and his potential backing from regional players like the UAE and Jordan
The UN Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen, has welcomed the “clear and repeated” assurances from Syria’s caretaker leadership that “the new Syria will belong to all Syrians and will be built on inclusive and credible foundations.”
In a statement, Abdul Rahman Mustafa, head of the interim government, described Ahmad al-Sharaa’s assumption of the Syrian presidency as a “historic milestone that embodies the free will of Syrians and marks the beginning of a new era in state-building based on justice and the rule of law.”
In his long-awaited address to the Syrian people, President Ahmad al-Sharaa sought to present a vision for Syria’s future in the wake of the Assad
Sharaa’s diplomatic engagements in Saudi Arabia and Turkey signal the beginning of a new phase in Syria’s political landscape
With Syria’s economic landscape in uncharted territory, the coming weeks will be critical in determining whether the pound’s surge is sustainable or merely a prelude to another financial crisis.
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