That delegation included Senators Markwayne Mullin and Joni Ernst, alongside Congressmen Jason Smith and Jimmy Panetta.
The Syrian Student Movement has issued a statement condemning the ban and demanding its immediate repeal.
The move marks a dramatic turn towards militarisation and potential separatism within the Druze community amid ongoing unrest and the diminishing authority of the central government.
The emergency session of the OIC was convened to address recent developments in the continuing Israeli offensive in Palestine.
President Sharaa sought to define his political identity in sharp contrast to the dominant forces that have shaped regional upheaval over the past decade, al-Hal argues.
The call by an advisor of Ahmad al-Sharaa for the dismantlement of the Muslim Brotherhood resonates with a broader regional trend against the Brotherhood.
The Economist explores Syria’s shifting political landscape under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, tracing a path from initial optimism to a resurgence of authoritarianism.
Unlike bullets or bombs, the Assad regime opted for sarin nerve gas—a silent, insidious weapon that suffocates without sound.
Most Syrian media institutions have never truly been allies to either women or men, Daraj argues.
According to SANA, the meeting prioritised de-escalation, respect for Syria’s internal affairs, and the establishment of mechanisms to support regional stability.
Human rights advocates warn that without impartial probes and accountability, abuses will perpetuate cycles of violence, Daraj writes.
Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib hosted a high-level Greek diplomatic delegation in June, al-Ikhbariya notes.
The independent outlet Suwayda 24 reported that around 450 people have been unaccounted for since the onset of the conflict, which has seen clashes between Druze and Bedouin factions.
The settlers breached the border fence from the occupied West Bank, erected a sign for the settlement, and held a ceremonial event that included dancing and the planting of flowers in memory of a fallen Israeli soldier.
President Al-Shara welcomed members from both chambers of the US Congress, including Senators Markwayne Mullin and Joni Ernst, as well as Representatives Jason Smith and Jimmy Panetta.
Mediated by the Trump administration, the initiative has stirred considerable scepticism, with critics questioning whether this is a genuine humanitarian gesture or a veiled attempt to advance Israeli strategic interests in Syria—potentially altering the region’s fragile balance of power.
Described by both parties as the result of months of intensive negotiations, the agreement aims to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework to encourage and safeguard investments.
According to a recent report by The National, the Syrian army is preparing a large-scale operation to retake the two provinces—a move that could alter the balance of power in Syria’s northeast.
A new investigation by The New York Times reveals that the Syrian government under Bashar al-Assad forcibly disappeared thousands of children of political prisoners, placing them in orphanages to be hidden from their families and, in some cases, adopted away.
Observers point to three possible trajectories: escalation if moderate voices are ignored, containment through genuine reconciliation and political inclusion, or internationalization if outside powers intervene.
