syria
Sawiris alleges investment seizure by Assad regime
Egypt
January 9, 2025
Sawiris alleges investment seizure by Assad regime
Egyptian Businessman Naguib Sawiris has revealed new details about the seizure of his investments in Syria by the family of…
ISIS no longer rules a territory. But its recruits still pose a global threat
Middle East
January 5, 2025
ISIS no longer rules a territory. But its recruits still pose a global threat
CNN — It’s many years since ISIS, also known as Islamic State, held sway over much of Syria and northern…
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
Middle East
January 5, 2025
French and German foreign ministers meet Syria’s new leaders in first high-level EU visit since Assad’s toppling
CNN — The French and German foreign ministers have met Syria’s new leaders and called for an inclusive transition of…
Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage
Middle East
January 4, 2025
Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage
CNN — Syria’s new government is facing backlash after announcing changes to the school curriculum, including introducing what some critics…
Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
Middle East
January 4, 2025
Dealing with Assad’s toxic legacy, one secret chemical lab at a time
Damascus, Syria CNN — People in the Jaramana suburb of Damascus always thought something strange was happening at the nearby…
FM affirms Egypt’s full solidarity with Syrian people
Egypt
January 1, 2025
FM affirms Egypt’s full solidarity with Syrian people
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty had a phone call on Tuesday 31/12/2024 with Syria’s newly…
Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
Middle East
December 31, 2024
Spike in Russian flights from Syria to Libyan desert base as Moscow eyes new Mediterranean hub
CNN — In the weeks since Bashar al-Assad was ousted as Syrian leader, Russia has launched multiple flights to an…
Israel penetrates into Syria and expels employees from government buildings
Middle East
December 31, 2024
Israel penetrates into Syria and expels employees from government buildings
Israel’s forces on Monday have penetrated the city of al-Baath in Quneitra, southern Syria and advanced with tanks towards several…
Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says
Middle East
December 30, 2024
Syrian elections could take up to 4 years to organize, de facto leader says
CNN — Elections may not be held in Syria for up to four years, the country’s de facto leader has…
At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say
Middle East
December 26, 2024
At least 14 security personnel killed in ‘ambush’ by former Assad forces, new Syrian authorities say
CNN — At least 14 law enforcement personnel were killed in western Syria overnight in an “ambush” by the former…