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Emmanuel Macron expected in Syria in landmark visit confirmed by Syrian presidency

The Syrian presidency has announced that French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to travel to Syria, marking a potentially historic diplomatic moment as Western engagement with the country continues to evolve following a major political transition in Damascus. No specific date has been provided......

Erdogan warns Israel actions threaten Turkey after regional escalation

Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across......

Syria extends deadline for exchanging old banknotes by one month

The Central Bank of Syria has announced a one-month extension of the deadline for exchanging old Syrian banknotes, giving citizens and businesses additional time to complete the currency replacement process. The decision comes as part of the country's ongoing monetary reform efforts aimed at modernizing......

Morocco and Syria restore ties amid Sahara regional realignment

Diplomatic reset after years of rupture Morocco and Syria have reestablished formal diplomatic relations after more than a decade of severed ties. The break dates back to 2012 when Rabat closed its embassy in Damascus during the Syrian conflict. The political landscape shifted sharply after the fall......

Turkish Foreign Minister stresses inclusion and security for Syria’s Kurds

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has underlined the importance of equal rights, freedoms and social inclusion for Syria’s Kurdish population, arguing that lasting stability in the war-torn country depends on inclusive governance and a shared sense of belonging among all citizens. Speaking......

Chevron signs preliminary offshore exploration deal linked to Syria

US energy giant Chevron has entered into a preliminary agreement to assess offshore oil and gas exploration opportunities off the Syrian coast, the company confirmed on Wednesday. According to a spokesperson, the memorandum of understanding was signed with Syria’s state oil company and Qatar-based......

Pro-Kurdish party calls for immediate lifting of Kobané siege

Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish DEM Party called on Saturday for the immediate lifting of the siege imposed on the Syrian city of Kobané, warning of a looming humanitarian disaster in the predominantly Kurdish town near the Turkish border. According to the party, the situation in Kobané......

Iraqi prime minister urges Macron to repatriate European ISIS fighters

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Soudani has pressed French President Emmanuel Macron to ensure European nations take back their citizens held as Islamic State fighters. This call comes amid a major U.S.-led operation transferring thousands of prisoners from northeastern Syria to Iraq, prompted......

Rifaat Al-Assad, uncle of Syria’s ousted president, dies in exile

Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad and a controversial figure in the country’s modern history, has died at the age of 88 while living in exile, according to sources close to his family. A longtime power broker within the Syrian regime, Rifaat al-Assad......