Wildfires in Syria's Latakia affect nearly 2,000 families

DAMASCUS, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Some 1,900 Syrian families have been directly affected, with thousands more at risk, as wildfires continue to ravage Syria's northwestern province of Latakia for an eighth consecutive day, the United Nations (UN)...

The Syrian government affirms its unwavering commitment to the principle that “Syria is inseparable”

Damascus, SANA-The Syrian government affirmed its welcome of any path with the Syrian Democratic Forces that would enhance the unity and territorial integrity of the country, reiterating its unwavering commitment to the principle of “One Syria,...

Trump Offers Israel Peace With Syria In Exchange For Ending War On Gaza

File image. United States President Donald Trump offered Israel peace with Syria in exchange for ending the war on the Gaza Strip, Israel Hayom reported on July 7, citing “sources close to the White House.” The report claims that Trump sent an...

Syria: President Al-Sharaa must publish full investigation into civilian killings 

Ahead of the submission of findings by the fact-finding committee, established on 9 March 2025 to investigate the killings of civilians on Syria’s northwest coast, to President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International’s Deputy...

Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A U.S. envoy said on Wednesday that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging their forces after the latest round of talks, a persistent obstacle as the new authorities in Damascus...

Firefighting efforts continue for seventh day in Syria’s Latakia

LATAKIA, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Civil Defense announced on Wednesday that intensive ground and aerial operations to combat the wildfires raging in the Latakia countryside, western Syria, have entered their seventh consecutive day. In a...

A US envoy says Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging forces after latest talks

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A US envoy says Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging forces after latest talks. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,...

KSrelief distributes 2,153 food baskets in Syria's Rif Dimashq

Damascus - The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) on Sunday distributed food baskets to 2,153 families in Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria, as part of a Saudi aid project for the brotherly Syrian people. The initiative falls...

Israel explores normalization with Syria, despite challenges—could this mark a turning point in Mideast relations?

Report by Amal Shehadeh, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian With advanced steps toward expanding the Abraham Accords and including Syria, and while Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is engaged in tough negotiations with U.S....

A US envoy says Syria's central government and the Kurds remain at odds over plans on merging forces after latest talks

Wildfires ravage France and Syria as family killed in New Mexico flash floods

As the south of France begins its busy summer tourist season, some 800 firefighters in the sky and on the ground have been battling a large wildfire around the city of Marseille. 110 people have been injured, including nine firefighters, 22 police...

Alawites, Christians, and Druze are in fear in Syria

Alawites, Christians, and Druze are in fear in Syria Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The religious and political turmoil in Syria is being quietly backed by Gulf and Western powers through a mix of diplomatic,...

Turkey plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon — Energy Minister

VIENNA, July 9. /TASS/. Turkey has connected its gas grid to the Syrian one and plans to start gas supplies to Syria soon, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said at the 9th OPEC International Seminar. "Regarding...

Turkey to supply natural gas to Syria after grid connection

Turkey has connected its gas grid to Syria and plans to supply power-generation gas, Turkish Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced at the 2025 OPEC Seminar. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Wednesday that Turkey has...

Saudi-Israeli normalization deal hinges on Syria: Israeli media

A senior Saudi source told Israeli media that a US-"Israel"-Syria deal could lead to a future Saudi-Israeli agreement, if Hamas is excluded and the Palestinian Authority is included. Saudi Arabia views the emerging agreement between "Israel",...

Jordan, Kuwait affirm support for Syria in reconstruction process

Kuwait, SANA- The Foreign Ministries of Jordan and Kuwait affirmed on Wednesday, their support for Syrian government in its reconstruction efforts to ensure Syria’s stability, unity, and sovereignty. This came during a meeting between Jordanian...

The GCC affirms its support for Syria in confronting Lattakia fires

Riyadh, SANA-The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Al-budaiwi, affirmed the Council’s support for Syria and its brotherly people following the wildfires that swept through Lattakia provincee, causing damage and...

President al-Sharaa meets with a group of the team designing the new visual identity for Syria

Syria's Sharaa Met With Top Israeli Officials In 'Quiet' Normalization Effort: Reports

A Syrian newspaper as well as several Israeli media sources are reporting that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who previously went by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and is the founder of Syrian al-Qaeda, has met with Israel's National Security Adviser...

Minister al-Halabi holds talks with a delegation from Passion University (USA) regarding the opening of a branch in Syria

Damascus, SANA- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Marwan al-Halabi discussed on Wednesday with a delegation from Passion International University – USA in Syria and the Gulf, headed by Dr. Taysir Al-Masri, the university...