Dozens of Women from Syria’s Alawite Minority Kidnapped After Fall of Assad

A disturbing spree of kidnappings has struck women in the Alawite Muslim minority community in Syria since the fall of dictator Bashar Assad, reports revealed this week, including at least 33 known cases of brazen abductions in broad daylight. The Alawites …

Syria participates in the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 in Istanbul

Istanbul, SANA-The General Authority for Land and Maritime Ports participated in the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 held in Istanbul on Friday under the patronage of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and with the support of the World Bank. …

Turkey in Syria: Temporary necessity turned permanent presence?

PARIS — In the new Syria, Ahmad al-Hayes’s star is rising. At the beginning of May, after being promoted to the rank of brigadier general, the once-leader of the Turkish-backed Ahrar al-Sharqiya faction was appointed commander of the new Syrian army’s 86th …

White House expects Syria to normalize ties with Israel amid 'quiet talks'

Syria's Christians targeted again, this time by those claiming to protect them

UN commission says Syria must end violence against Alawites and protect places of worship

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FAO: Syria faces worst agricultural season in 60 years

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) described the harsh climatic conditions experienced during the current agricultural season in Syria as “the worst” in nearly 60 years. Haya Abu Assaf, assistant representative of the FAO in …

Syria must respond decisively to Damascus church attack

Ngo Di Lan  In April 2025, the Trump administration blocked exports of Nvidia’s most advanced chip to China and soon after signed a critical minerals deal with Ukraine, securing US preferential access. These developments reflect the intensification of the …

Syria on brink of joining Abraham Accords

Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) reported today, Friday, June 27, that the White House is seeking to expand the Abraham Accords with Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Lebanon, following the end of hostilities between Israel and Iran. US Special Envoy to Syria, …

World Associated Press UN commission says Syria must end violence against Alawites and protect places of worship

BEIRUT (AP) — The head of a U.N. investigative commission on Friday called commitments made by the new authorities in Syria to protect the rights of minorities “encouraging” but said attacks have continued on members of the Alawite sect in the months since …