syria
Syrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts
Middle East
March 10, 2025
Syrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts
CNN — Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according…
Syria’s interim president calls communal clashes that left hundreds dead ‘expected challenges’
Middle East
March 9, 2025
Syria’s interim president calls communal clashes that left hundreds dead ‘expected challenges’
CNN — Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, called for national unity Sunday, describing the outbreak of violence between government forces…
Hezbollah responds to allegations about involvement in Syria incidents
Middle East
March 9, 2025
Hezbollah responds to allegations about involvement in Syria incidents
Hezbollah issued a statement on Saturday on the recent clashes in Syria which have led to the death of hundreds…
Syria clashes have killed more than 300 people since Thursday, monitoring group says
Middle East
March 9, 2025
Syria clashes have killed more than 300 people since Thursday, monitoring group says
CNN — Clashes between government security forces and supporters of ousted former President Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 311…
Hundreds killed in Syria clashes, rights monitoring group says, in worst violence since ouster of Assad regime
Middle East
March 8, 2025
Hundreds killed in Syria clashes, rights monitoring group says, in worst violence since ouster of Assad regime
CNN — In the worst outbreak of unrest since Syria’s transitional government took power, hundreds of people have been killed…
‘Two wings of one bird’ – Syria’s President comments on relations with Egypt
Egypt
March 5, 2025
‘Two wings of one bird’ – Syria’s President comments on relations with Egypt
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Tuesday hailed the historical ties between Egypt and Syria. During an interview with Al-Arabiya channel,…
Violent Israeli raids on outskirts of Damascus, ground incursion in Daraa and Quneitra
Middle East
February 26, 2025
Violent Israeli raids on outskirts of Damascus, ground incursion in Daraa and Quneitra
Israeli warplanes launched four raids on military sites on the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early Wednesday morning,…
Syria’s new President receives invitation from Sisi to attend emergency Arab summit
Egypt
February 24, 2025
Syria’s new President receives invitation from Sisi to attend emergency Arab summit
The official Syrian news agency SANA reported on Sunday that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received an official invitation from Egyptian…
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Middle East
February 13, 2025
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
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Egypt FM discusses situation in Gaza with Marco Rubio
Egypt
February 11, 2025
Egypt FM discusses situation in Gaza with Marco Rubio
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio on Monday at the US State Department…