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Disagreement Disrupts Israel, Syria Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Talks between Israel and Syria have recently encountered a critical obstacle, as reported by several sources from a news agency. The dispute centers around Israel’s insistence on establishing a secure passage through Syrian land, which...

Syria Announces October 5 Date for Parliamentary Elections
(MENAFN) Syria’s supreme committee for parliamentary elections declared on Sunday that the country will hold voting for its 250-seat People’s Assembly on October 5, marking the first legislative election since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s...

Syria Introduces Plan to Resolve Sweida Crisis
(MENAFN) Syrian officials on Tuesday introduced a comprehensive seven-step strategy aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the southern province of Sweida, which has faced months of turmoil. During a joint press briefing in Damascus with...

Syrian Leader pledges to rebuild Syria after decades of war
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that Syria is in the process of rebuilding after years of conflict, urging the international community to back the reconstruction efforts. “Syria today is rebuilding itself, and as a...

UN Chief, Syrian Leader Hold Talks on Syria's Political Future
(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s ongoing political transition, according to a statement released by Guterres' office. During the talks, Guterres emphasized the...

Syrian leader urges for global support to rebuild Syria
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Ahmad Al-Sharaa the Syrian Leader stated that his nation is recovering from years of conflict, urging the international society to help in the journey. During his landmark appearance at the UN General Assembly, which is the...

Syria’s Economy Encounters Uncertain Revival
(MENAFN) Following over a decade of conflict and global isolation, Syria’s economic landscape is entering a fresh and unpredictable stage. Entire industries were devastated by prolonged warfare, leaving the nation’s infrastructure, currency, and...

Syria, Turkey, Jordan plan to strengthen Regional Cooperation
(MENAFN) Senior officials from Syria, Türkiye, and Jordan convened in Amman on Friday to strengthen regional cooperation and discuss joint transportation initiatives. The meeting focused on expanding road and rail networks, facilitating border...

EU Leaders Hold Talks with Syria’s President
(MENAFN) European Council head Antonio Costa and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen sat down Tuesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. In a shared announcement on the American...

U.S., Syria Discuss Sanctions Relief, Economic Reconnection
(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury and State Department officials met Thursday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Washington, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to the U.S. in over 25 years, the U.S. Treasury Department...

UN Special Envoy for Syria Steps Down
(MENAFN) UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen revealed on Thursday that he is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons. “I have informed the (UN) secretary-general of my intention to step down after more than six and a half years...

Secretary Noem Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria
After careful consideration and deliberation of country conditions, the Secretary issues a termination of TPS status for Syria WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced her decision to cancel the...

France Hails Syria-Jordan-U.S. Roadmap to Address Suwayda Crisis
(MENAFN) France on Wednesday voiced strong support for a new plan endorsed by Syria, Jordan, and the United States aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Syria’s Suwayda province, describing it as an "encouraging first step toward long-term...

Arab Nations Voice Support for Roadmap to Address Syria’s Suwayda Crisis
(MENAFN) Arab nations have expressed support for a new roadmap developed by Syria, Jordan, and the US aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in Syria’s southern Suwayda city. The Saudi Foreign Ministry endorsed the plan and reiterated its backing...

Russia views Syrian’s elections as progress for nation's stability
(MENAFN) Russia views Syria’s recent parliamentary elections as a crucial move toward consolidating national stability and reinforcing state institutions, according to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry. "We view the elections as a...

Russia considers Syrian elections as vital move towards stability
(MENAFN) Russia has described the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as an important move toward consolidating stability and reinforcing the country’s state institutions, according to official statements. “We view the elections as a...

At Least Seven Injured in Blast in Syrian Town
(MENAFN) An explosion struck the town of Sabina, located southwest of Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, injuring at least seven people, according to a state-run news outlet. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine...

Author Albert Moscoff Releases New Book 'Win' Drawing from Personal Journey from Homelessness to Tech Industry Success
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Albert Moscoff, author and content creator, has released his new book "Win," which shares laws and principles of success drawn from his personal journey from Syria to the United...

Syrian Defense Minister, SDF Commander Reach Ceasefire
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Syrian Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra revealed that he had convened in Damascus with Mazloum Abdi, the head of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), where they successfully came to terms on a prompt cessation of hostilities...

Moscow claims Ukraine supports militant groups in Africa
(MENAFN) Russian authorities have claimed that new evidence points to Ukrainian support for militant groups operating in Africa’s Sahara-Sahel region, including the provision of drones, according to statements by Russian Foreign Ministry...