Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025
Germany Calls For Smart Approach To Syrian Sanctions Relief Germany, Turkey, and the US take steps to support post-Assad Syria. International aid and inclusive governance are key for Syria's recovery. Top News · Jan 12, 2025
EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal. Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2025
Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2025
Saudi FM calls for lifting of international sanctions on Syria Saudi Arabia's foreign minister on Sunday called for the lifting of sanctions on Syria after meetings with top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe. This comes just a month after Islamist-led rebels toppled strongman Bashar al-Assad. Radio France Internationale · Jan 12, 2025
Arab, EU Diplomats In Saudi For Talks On Support For Syria Top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe arrived in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss Syria, as world powers push for stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025
David Lammy flies to Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future The Foreign Secretary will offer UK assistance on humanitarian issues. Evening Standard · Jan 12, 2025
Syria Thwarts IS Bomb Plot At Shiite Shrine Syrian intelligence thwarts IS bomb plot at Shiite shrine; Lebanon-Syria ties discussed for border resolution. Top News · Jan 11, 2025
Syria, Lebanon Pledge Firm Ties After Years Of Tensions Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged on Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the start of the civil war in 2011. International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025
Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus Lebanon’s Mikati and Syria’s al-Sharaa discuss relations, including smuggling between countries and border challenges. Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2025
Syrian man dies on dinghy trying to cross Channel More than 30 people rescued after a boat got into difficulty in the Channel overnight The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025
‘This place instilled constant fear in us’: the man who lived next door to the brutal Homs security unit for 50 years For 50 years Taha Tadmori had a window to the surveillance complex of the Assad regime. As Syria starts a new chapter, he recalls the horrors he witnessed and the family he lost The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025
Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida Zeinab The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2025
Time to go home? Assad's demise brings dilemmas for Syrian refugees in Turkey The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being viewed as an opportunity by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return millions of Syrian refugees amid growing public resentment. However, it remains uncertain whether those who have built new lives in cities like Istanbul are prepared to return. Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2025 Terror watchdog lawyer says UK should consider allowing IS members to come home UK woman Shamima Begum was disallowed to challenge the removal of her British citizenship at the Supreme Court in August last year.
Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2025 Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.
The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025 Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe After the fall of Bashar al-Assad and his family’s 50-year dynasty of fear, several European countries announced a suspension of asylum application procedures. Germany, France and Sweden are among the countries which have also paused all pending asylum requests from Syrians. Austria, meanwhile, has signalled it will soon order refugees…
Top News · Jan 10, 2025 Italian Foreign Minister Travels To Syria For Transition Talks Italian Foreign Minister plans Syria visit to support transition post-Assad's removal by HTS, calls for EU sanctions review.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025 Turkey Raps France, Says US Only Counterpart In Northeast Syria Turkey's top diplomat ruled out any role for French troops in Syria Friday, saying Washington was its only interlocutor as US officials sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters.
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025 Italian FM Meets Syria's New Leader In Damascus Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Friday, state media said, in the latest such visit from a European diplomat since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Middle East latest: Gaza war deaths pass 46,000 and a new president is chosen in Lebanon Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, with no end in sight to the 15-month conflict
Top News · Jan 9, 2025 Gaza Death Toll Surpasses 46,000 In Ongoing Conflict Updates on casualties in Israel-Hamas war, Lebanon's new president, Syrian refugee returns, media restrictions in Gaza conflict, and American hostages at T...
International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025 37 Killed In North Syria Clashes Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces: Monitor Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.
Top News · Jan 9, 2025 US Defense Secretary Emphasizes Need For Troops In Syria US Defense Secretary highlights the importance of maintaining troops in Syria to prevent ISIS resurgence and secure detention facilities amidst the country...