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...

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...

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....

Rubio Meets Syria's Jihadi President Sharaa for Counterterrorism Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the jihadist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City on Monday. The State...

World AFP Hezbollah weakened but financially resilient a year after Israel war

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

Syria’s new draft tax system: capital over social equity?

In September 2025, Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yusr Barniyeh announced the completion of the draft income tax law due to take effect in 2026. The aim is to promote economic development, facilitate trade, stimulate investments, and support...

UK envoy holds talks in Damascus on bilateral relations with Syria

British Special Representative to Syria Ann Snow met with several Syrian ministers in Damascus on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Arab country and ways to strengthen bilateral relations. Snow said on US social media company X that she had...

Syrian Interim Leader Meets U.S. Secretary of State Rubio in New York

Syrian Interim President Ahmad Shar’a met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York, discussing security cooperation, regional stability, and missing Americans. Syrian Interim President Ahmad Shar’a held talks with U.S. Secretary of State...

Syria rejects US preconditions for lifting Caesar sanctions

Calls to lift global sanctions on Syria have increased post-Assad regime fall, as the country aims to recover economically and politically [Getty/file photo] Syrian officials have rejected US amendments to a bill linked to the lifting of the...

U.S., Syria Discuss Sanctions Relief, Economic Reconnection

(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury and State Department officials met Thursday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Washington, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to the U.S. in over 25 years, the U.S. Treasury Department...

Syrian President al-Sharaa sits down with US general who arrested him

Published On 23 Sep 202523 Sep 2025 Taking the stage at a political forum in New York City for an interview, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and retired four-star United States General David Petraeus have acknowledged the peculiarity of the...

Central Bank of Syria, Mastercard sign MoU to develop digital payments

The Central Bank of Syria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global company Mastercard to cooperate on developing Syria’s digital payments system. According to a statement published by the bank on its Facebook page on Tuesday, September...

Syria pursuing security deal with Israel to defuse heightened tensions

An Israeli tank is positioned on a damaged road in Madinat al-Baath, Syria, on Jan. 23, 2025. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) UFANIYA, Syria — Damascus is pursuing a deal aimed at getting Israel to withdraw from Syrian territory it has...

Italy dismantles Syrian network accused of turning drug cash into gold

MILAN - Italian prosecutors said on Tuesday they had dismantled a Syrian-led network accused of laundering drug-trafficking proceeds in Italy and France by converting cash into gold bars. The Guardia di Finanza police arrested five people in the...

UAE’s International Charity Organization signs 22 agreements in Syria

The UAE-based International Charity Organization announced the signing of 22 cooperation agreements in Syria, covering the construction of homes for affected families, the building and maintenance of hospitals, rehabilitation of schools, drilling...

Syria to establish new parliament

Syria is preparing to establish the first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was toppled, a milestone in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred new concerns about political inclusivity under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Regional...

Jordan Rejects “Great Israel” Vision, Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Unity

Jordan Rejects “Great Israel” Vision, Reaffirms Support for Syria’s Unity ARK News.. Jordan’s King Abdullah II has reiterated his country’s rejection of the so-called “Great Israel” vision and Israel’s unilateral measures in the West Bank,...

Syria to establish new parliament, testing inclusivity pledge

DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syria is preparing to establish the first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was toppled, a milestone in the transition from his rule but one that has stirred new concerns about political inclusivity under President Ahmed...

Rubio, al-Sharaa discuss Syria stability and counterterrorism

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Monday with Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa in New York to discuss Washington’s priorities in Syria, including counterterrorism, missing Americans, and...

Syria’s Reconstruction… A Deferred Dream

Mowaffak al-Khouja | Wasim al-Adawi | Christina al-Shammas| Lubaba al-Tawil Syrians continue to wait for the reconstruction of their towns and cities, devastated by 14 years of war. Yet the reality appears far more complex, hindered by economic,...