Syrian army, SDF trade strikes again in Aleppo

2025-09-23T21:15:22+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Aleppo Armed clashes between Syrian government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) reignited on Tuesday in the Deir Hafer area of eastern Aleppo countryside. An SDF...

Syria and Israel Nearing Historic De-escalation Agreement, US Envoy Reports

In a significant development in the volatile Middle East, a senior U.S. diplomat has revealed that Syria and Israel are on the verge of finalizing a de-escalation agreement aimed at reducing hostilities along their shared border. The announcement,...

Mastercard Signs MoU with the Central Bank of Syria

Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Syria to develop national payment systems. The partnership aims to enhance financial inclusion and build local expertise through training and knowledge transfer....

Floodwaters swept away much of Damascus’ tourism base. A year later, the town has put out the welcome mat.

We are open. That’s what leaders in Damascus want the community to know, nearly one year after Hurricane Helene’s damaging floodwaters swept through the Southwest Virginia trail town, wreaking havoc on homes, businesses and infrastructure. The...

Hezbollah weakened but financially resilient a year after Israel war

One year after a devastating war with Israel dealt massive blows to Hezbollah, the Iran-backed movement is still managing to pay its fighters and fund its social services. The killing of its longtime leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli...

‘We are scared of Israel’: Syria’s Sharaa insists his country poses no threat

NEW YORK — Syria’s new leader warned Tuesday that the Middle East would face a new round of tumult unless Israel reaches a security agreement with his transitional government that preserves sovereignty. President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former jihadist...

Zelensky, presidents of Iran, Syria, to speak at UN

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to give a speech on Wednesday, the second day of the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa are also on the...

Welcome to Syria’s Fragile Paradise

She has just turned 25. Violet nails click on her phone screen, her eyes hidden behind skinny black shades. A tattoo of the sun and moon runs across her shoulder. Her lips are plump, her smile bleached. A small nose piercing catches the sun. For...

‘We're scared of Israel’: Al-Sharaa calls for deal with Jerusalem, IDF withdrawal from Syria

Addressing over 250 diplomats, journalists and business leaders, al-Sharaa said, “We’re not the ones causing problems for Israel. We fear Israel. We’re worried, not the other way around.” He accused Israel of stalling negotiations, violating...

World Tour: Syria seeks relief

Editor's note: The following text is a transcript of a podcast story. To listen to the story, click on the arrow beneath the headline above. LINDSAY MAST, HOST: Up next, a World Tour Special Report. Today, Syria’s interim president is set to...

U.S. envoy confirms Israel, Syria are close to 'de-escalation' pact

Syria and Israel are on the verge of signing a "de-escalation" agreement in which Israel will stop its targeted strikes against jihadists and military targets while Syria will agree to not move any machinery or heavy equipment near the Israeli...

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Meets Former US General Petraeus at UN Assembly

In New York, during the United Nations General Assembly, a meeting drew the attention of the international community: the President of Syria Ahmed ash-Sharaa sat at the same table with former American general David Petraeus, who in 2006 commanded...

Ex-CIA chief praises Syria’s Jolani, years after jailing him in Iraq

Former CIA director David Petraeus has lauded the “powerful” and “clear” vision of Syria’s self-proclaimed president, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, years after arresting him for fighting against the US invasion of Iraq. Petraeus, who commanded US forces...

Climate, Crisis, and Crops: Why Gene and Seed Banks are More Essential Than Ever

Deep in the Arctic permafrost, more than a million seed samples lie in wait. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault — often called the “doomsday vault” — stands as the most iconic symbol of global efforts to preserve plant biodiversity. Yet behind its icy...

Syria’s Al Shara warns of regional turmoil without Israel security deal

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara warned on Tuesday that the Middle East risks sliding into further turmoil unless Israel strikes a security agreement with Damascus that preserves Syria's sovereignty. At an event hosted by the Middle East Institute...

King meets Syria president in New York

Ammon News - His Majesty King Abdullah II met with Syria President Ahmed Al Sharaa in New York on Tuesday. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and attended by His Royal Highness...

EU leaders meet Syrian president, pledge support for transition

NEW YORK European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks Tuesday with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. In a joint statement on X, the EU...

Syrian People’s Assembly Elections: How, Where, and What Are the Deputies’ Powers?

Syria is preparing to establish its first parliamentary assembly since the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad, a step described as a milestone in the country’s political transition. On Sunday, the Supreme Committee for People’s Assembly...

Syrian Refugees at Risk: Has the Era of Protection in Germany Ended?

European asylum centers are witnessing a surge in rejections of applications submitted by Syrians, often accompanied by official notices granting applicants a limited timeframe to appeal. While these decisions carry severe consequences for...

Syria Plans To Form New Parliament To Test Inclusivity Promise

Home syria Syria Plans To Form New Parliament To Test Inclusivity Promise Regional committees have selected electoral colleges that will elect two-thirds of the 210-member People's Assembly on October 5, while Sharaa appoints the remaining third....