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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…
Sisi congratulates Ahmed al-Sharaa on assuming presidency of Syria
Egypt
February 1, 2025
Sisi congratulates Ahmed al-Sharaa on assuming presidency of Syria
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday congratulated Ahmed al-Sharaa on assuming the presidency of Syria during its transitional phase.…
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
CNN — A cousin of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad who was involved in suppressing the protests that started…
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Middle East
January 30, 2025
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Syria CNN — Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s…