Syrian Arab Republic
Tajik “terrorist” reportedly appointed Syrian defence ministry operational HQ chief
Sayfiddin Tajibayev’s jihadist group fought in offensive that toppled Assad.
Syrian security forces raid late Iraqi president’s Damascus home
Syrian security forces searched the Damascus apartment of former Iraqi President Jalal Talabani without prior notice on January 3.
Syria seeks Qatar support in rebuilding effort as ministers meet in Doha
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani outlined plans for rebuilding Syria and discussed economic sanctions during extensive talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha.
Syrian think tank plans new crypto-backed pound
A Syrian economic group has launched a legal framework for regulating cryptocurrencies as part of a push to revive the country's war-ravaged economy.
French and German Foreign Ministers meet Syria's new leader al-Sharaa
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock underscored the importance of a peaceful and inclusive transition of power in Syria during their visit to Damascus on January 3.
Syrian leadership meets with Christians to mark new year
Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of Syria's new administration, met with a delegation from the Christian community in Damascus on New Year's Eve.
Syrian foreign ministry urges Kuwait to reopen embassy in Damascus
Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani urged Kuwait to reopen its embassy in Damascus and reestablish diplomatic ties after Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power.
Ukrainian minister visits Damascus to meet new Syrian government
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha led a high-level delegation to Damascus on December 30 for talks with Syria's new rulers.
Bahrain's security chief meets Syrian commander amid diplomatic push
A high-level Bahraini delegation led by Ahmad bin Abdulaziz al-Khalifa, head of the Strategic Security Agency, met with defacto Syrian ruler Ahmad al-Sharaa at the People's Palace in Damascus on December 28.
Turkey advances Syria engagement with energy plans and refugee return
Turkey has announced multiple initiatives to engage with Syria's new government, including planned energy cooperation and a framework for refugee returns.
Sanctioned Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion
A sanctioned Russian cargo vessel, Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria.
Christmas tree set on fire in Syrian city by masked gunmen
Masked militants have burned a Christmas tree in Al-Suqaylabiyah, one of Syria's largest Christian communities.
Qatar joins regional powers in Damascus diplomatic outreach
Qatar has dispatched a high-level diplomatic mission to Damascus as it moves to engage with Syria's new administration.
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Turkish Foreign Minister meets Syria's new leader al-Sharaa in Damascus
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan conducted his first diplomatic visit to Damascus on December 22 as his country offered to support the new administration.
Iraq halts oil exports to Syria amid regional instability
Iraq has suspended crude oil exports to Syria, citing regional instability, in a move that threatens to deepen Syria's fuel crisis
Turkey, Syria tandem could mean piped Qatari gas for Europe and a supercharged Middle East clean energy transition
Prize could be huge for Ankara and Damascus if the Syrian fighting is really over.
Iranian ambassador claims US sets conditions on Syrian-Iranian relations
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon has alleged that the United States has established specific conditions regarding Iran's future role in Syria.
Syria's new leader al-Sharaa declares "end of Iranian project"
Syria's new leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa, has declared that the opposition's victory has "set back Iran's regional project by 40 years" while pledging that Syria will no longer serve as a platform for destabilising Arab states.
Syrian-Kurdish SDF’s fighters from outside Syria will leave if Turkey agrees ceasefire, says commander
Turkish president Erdogan, meanwhile, describes his country’s activities in other countries as part of a “sacred journey”.