Syria clings to hope amid deadly violence

WHEN President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s interim government took power in Syria after the sudden overthrow of Bashar Assad last year, Christians expressed cautious hope (News, 13 December 2024). “We all gave him the benefit of the doubt,” the Revd Dr Nadim Nassar, …

Syria’s new rulers set up a committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new authorities have set up a committee tasked with investigating attacks on civilians during recent sectarian violence in the country’s south, officials said Thursday. The fighting in Sweida province earlier in July killed …

Saudi Delegation’s Visit to Damascus Signals Robust Support for Syria’s Economic Recovery

In a pivotal moment for Syria’s post-Assad reconstruction, a high-level Saudi economic delegation, led by the Minister of Investment and comprising 130 prominent business leaders, arrived in Damascus to advance investment initiatives. This landmark visit, …

Destabilizing the periphery: Israel’s role in Syria’s escalating crisis

In the aftermath of the Dec. 8 revolution, Syria found itself on the brink of a new and deeply volatile chapter. By July 11, as the central government struggled to consolidate its authority, the country was suddenly engulfed in a wave of violent unrest. …

CASI and the World Bank discuss sustaining and managing public financial capacities in Syria.

DAMASCUS, SANA – Deputy Chairman of the Syrian Central Authority for the Supervision and Inspection, Ali Mashkl, with representatives of the World Bank ways of sustaining and managing public financial capacities in Syria (P512516). During videoconference, …

Silicon Summit on Technology and Digital Transformation Sparks Syria’s Digital Future

Aleppo, SANA – The Silicon Summit for Technology and Digital Transformation kicked off Thursday evening at the Sheraton Hotel in Aleppo, to mark the first major technology event to be held in post-liberation of Syria. The second day’s schedule includes …

Jonathan Spyer: A closer look at Syria's current situation

Inside Syria’s struggles: Jonathan Spyer on conflict, Israel’s strategy, and reintegration

Syrian Foreign Ministry: The historic meeting between Putin and al-Shaibani outlined the onset of a new phase of ...

Damascus, SANA – Media Department at the Syrian Foreign Ministry said that the historic meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani outlined the beginning of a new phase of political and military …

Jordan appoints Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Syria

Amman, SANA- Jordan announced Thursday the appointment of Ambassador Sufian Qudah, the official spokesperson for the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Syrian Arab Republic. …