Iraqi premier in Syria for first visit in over a decade to discuss boosting cooperation
1 year, 5 months ago

Iraqi premier in Syria for first visit in over a decade to discuss boosting cooperation

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Iraq’s prime minister held talks Sunday with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus during the first trip of its kind to the war-torn country since the 12-year conflict began. Assad referred to Turkey without naming it as being behind the “theft” of Iraq and Syria’s shares in the Eurphrates River in what is affecting agriculture in both countries. Assad also said that they discussed cooperating on fighting drugs, a scourge he said is “no different from terrorism as it can destroy the society the way terrorism does.” Syria’s conflict that started in March 2011 has killed half a million people and displaced half the country’s pre-war population of 23 million, including more than 5 million who are refugees. The Iraqi prime minister said countries around the world that have citizens in Syria’s al-Hol camp, home to tens of thousands of mostly women and children linked to IS, should start working on repatriating them as Baghdad is doing.

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Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'
11 hours, 20 minutes ago

Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

Raw Story  

by Maher Al Mounes with Lisa Golden Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control. Sharaa spoke alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, after earlier meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders and vowing to end "negative interference" …

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
3 days, 23 hours ago

U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria

LA Times  

A Syrian man holds the Syrian opposition flag as he passes by a picture of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus, Syria, on Dec. 9, 2024. Senior U.S. diplomats traveled to Damascus Friday and held a first-ever meeting with the rebels who toppled longtime dictator Bashar Assad. U.S. officials said they pressed the transitional government established by rebels to …

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world
6 days, 10 hours ago

Syria's new rulers step up engagement with the world

Raw Story  

Syria's new rulers stepped up engagement on Tuesday with countries that deemed ousted president Bashar al-Assad a pariah, with the French flag raised at the embassy for the first time in over a decade. After meeting Syria's new leaders, the United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said on Tuesday he was "encouraged", and that there was a "basis for ambitious …

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia
1 week ago

Former Syrian president al-Assad details departure from Damascus to Russia

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-16 22:17 DAMASCUS -- Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad released on Monday his first public statement since leaving Damascus on Dec 8, detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his departure for Russia. The statement, released via the Syrian Presidency's Telegram account, addressed rumors surrounding al-Assad's departure and the collapse of his government after more than 13 …

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
1 week ago

Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him

LA Times  

Syrian Civil Defense members, known as the White Helmets, carry one of several bodies that were found near a road linking to the airport in Damascus. “The only course of action was to continue fighting against the terrorist onslaught.” In Damascus, residents dismissed Assda’s comments and some said he had abandoned Syria’s people long ago. The spokesman for the transitional …

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad
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1 week, 3 days ago

Blinken makes unannounced Iraq visit to discuss Syria's future and regional security post-Assad

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday to meet Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani for talks on the future of neighboring Syria US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in New York City, US, on September 23, 2024. Reuters File US Secretary of State Antony Blinken …

Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria
1 week, 3 days ago

Celebration in Damascus as world leaders discuss challenges facing Syria

Al Jazeera  

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham armed group has pledged to form an inclusive government but the UN says the situation remains ‘fluid’. In a meeting in Turkiye, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said it was “imperative” to work against a resurgence of ISIL in Syria following the fall of al-Assad. In response, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Ankara …

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm
1 week, 5 days ago

New Syria PM calls for stability and calm

Deccan Chronicle  

Damascus: Syria's new transitional prime minister on Tuesday said it was time for "stability and calm" in the country, two days after longtime president Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels in a lightning offensive. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged all nations to support an "inclusive" political process in Syria, saying the United States would eventually recognise a government …

Who is governing Syria after Bashar al-Assad's exit? Syrian PM says…
2 weeks ago

Who is governing Syria after Bashar al-Assad's exit? Syrian PM says…

Hindustan Times  

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali sought to project a semblance of normalcy on Monday and claimed that “most” cabinet ministers are working from their offices in the capital, Damascus, despite armed rebels forcing ex-president Bashar al-Assad to flee the country to seek asylum in Russia. He also claimed that the government is “coordinating” with the insurgents and expressed readiness …

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory
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2 weeks ago

What’s happening in Syria? Everything we know as President Assad flees and rebels claim victory

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The military command of the Syrian opposition says its …

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
2 weeks ago

Assad is in Moscow, given asylum

Deccan Chronicle  

Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow on Sunday, Russian media reported, hours after a stunning rebel advance took over the capital of Damascus and ended the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.The Russian agencies, Tass and RIA, cited an unidentified Kremlin source on Assad and his family being given asylum in Moscow, his longtime ally and protector. …

Syria civil war: UNSC to hold emergency meet, Assad given ‘asylum’ in Moscow | Top points
2 weeks ago

Syria civil war: UNSC to hold emergency meet, Assad given ‘asylum’ in Moscow | Top points

Hindustan Times  

The Syrian rebels' takeover of capital Damascus led to the end of a 50-year-long rule of the Assad family and 24-year-long rule of Bashar al-Assad as president alone. As the rebels, led by the Syria's most powerful insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, entered the capital city on Sunday, the Syrian president was forced to leave the country for …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
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2 weeks ago

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 06:42 Locals rally in a street in Damascus, Syria, Dec 8, 2024. DAMASCUS -- Armed opposition forces seized full control of Damascus on Sunday, ending over five decades of the Assad family rule. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Assad had "decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer …

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria
Top News
2 weeks ago

Syrian capital falls to rebels as al-Assad leaves Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 06:42 Locals rally in a street in Damascus, Syria, Dec 8, 2024. DAMASCUS -- Armed opposition forces seized full control of Damascus on Sunday, ending over five decades of the Assad family rule. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying Assad had "decided to leave the presidential post and left the country, giving instructions to transfer …

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Fears of fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels set sights on Syrian Kurds following downfall of Bashar al-Assad's regime

Daily Mail  

Syria's Kurds fear they may face a fresh massacre as Islamist-led rebels have already begun battling them mere hours after Bashar al-Assad's regime collapsed. But the Syrian Democratic Forces, a US-backed coalition of Kurdish, Arabic and Assyrian group, exclusively told MailOnline that without Western intervention, they may face further encroachment from the SNA, leading to a potential massacre twenty years …

Armed men move Syrian PM to hotel after Bashar al-Assad's fall; US worried about ISIS resurgence
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Armed men move Syrian PM to hotel after Bashar al-Assad's fall; US worried about ISIS resurgence

Hindustan Times  

Hours after Syrian rebels overthrew the Bashar al-Assad government, a purported video showed a group of armed men escorting Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali out of his office and to the Four Seasons hotel. People hold Syrian opposition and Lebanese flags as they celebrate, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, in Tripoli. "We are aware …

Syrians storm Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus as rebels declare the country is 'free' and tear down statues of deposed leader - as search begins for 'tyrant' after he flees during dr
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syrians storm Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus as rebels declare the country is 'free' and tear down statues of deposed leader - as search begins for 'tyrant' after he flees during dr

Daily Mail  

Syrians have stormed Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace in Damascus as rebels declare that the country is 'free' from the 'tyrant'. Syrian state television showed the rebels milling around inside Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace after the despot fled on a plane to an unknown destination People celebrate at Umayyad Square in Damascus on December 8, 2024, as rebel soldiers declare that …

Breaking News: President Flees the Country Amidst Rebellion Terror in Syria | Bashar al-Assad
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking News: President Flees the Country Amidst Rebellion Terror in Syria | Bashar al-Assad

ABP News  

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left Damascus for an undisclosed location as rebel forces declared their entry into the capital. Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali stated that the government is prepared for any transition of power, while rebels proclaimed the "end of the era." According to AFP, a war monitoring group reported that the Syrian Army and security …

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria war – latest: Assad regime toppled as rebel fighters seize control of Damascus

The Independent  

✕ Close Syrian insurgents reportedly reach suburbs of Damascus For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Opposition fighters declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition fighters declare Syria’s Damascus ‘liberated’, al-Assad ousted

Al Jazeera  

Opposition forces declare Syria free of al-Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country. Syria opposition forces have declared that the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad has come to an end, hours after fighters entered the capital, Damascus, following a lightning advance across the country. In a video statement, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali said the government …

Syria civil war: Rebels at gates of Damascus, President Assad's location unknown | 10 Points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria civil war: Rebels at gates of Damascus, President Assad's location unknown | 10 Points

India TV News  

Within over a week of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launching an offensive against Assad's regime from its de-facto-controlled northwest area of Idlib, the rebel group is set to dethrone President Bashar-al Assad. Assad has been in power for the last 24 years and sustained it during the 14-year civil war against multiple terrorist factions including Islamic State. "Damascus awaits you," said …

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

UN’s Syria envoy expresses ‘cautious hope’ after al-Assad’s fall

Al Jazeera  

Geir Pedersen, the United Nations special envoy for Syria, has expressed “cautious hope” after opposition fighters declared the rule of President Bashar al-Assad had come to an end. In a statement later on Monday, Pedersen described the long-running war in Syria as a “dark chapter” that “has left deep scars”, adding: “Today we look forward with cautious hope to the …

Iraq considering intervention in Syria seeing rebels' advancement as threat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Iraq considering intervention in Syria seeing rebels' advancement as threat

India Today  

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim ruling parties and armed groups are weighing the pros and cons of armed intervention in Syria, viewing as a grave threat the advance of Sunni Islamist rebels who have taken two Syrian cities and now bear down on a third. Iraq has amassed on its border with Syria thousands of fighters from its conventional military as well …

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again
2 weeks, 3 days ago

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again

New York Times  

The War in Syria Has a New Map, Again Joint control with Syrian government Turkish army and Syrian opposition Aleppo Kurdish forces Kurdish advances on Friday Rebels Hama Syrian government IRAQ Homs Rebel advances since November LEB. U.S. military base and Syrian allies Damascus JORDAN Southwestern opposition groups 50 MILES Turkish army and Syrian opposition Joint control with Syrian government …

Amid Syrian rebels' offensive, Iranian foreign minister arrives in Turkey for talks
3 weeks ago

Amid Syrian rebels' offensive, Iranian foreign minister arrives in Turkey for talks

Firstpost  

Before arriving in Turkey, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Damascus to hold talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to reassert Iran’s support to the regime against opposition forces After Syrian opposition forces captured much of Aleppo in a swift offensive, Iran has scrambled to reassure President Bashar al-Assad and engage with regional players. After visiting Damascus to meet Assad …

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'
3 weeks ago

Syria's Assad meets Iranian FM, vows to intensify attacks against 'terrorism'

China Daily  

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in Damascus, Syria, Dec 1, 2024. DAMASCUS - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad pledged to continue combating terrorist organizations "with full strength and determination" during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, state media reported on Sunday. Araghchi conveyed a message of support from Iranian leadership, reaffirming Iran's commitment …

Iran vows to 'firmly support' murderous al-Assad regime amid surprise rebel surge in Syria - as Israel prepares 'to act' if situation deteriorates further
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Iran vows to 'firmly support' murderous al-Assad regime amid surprise rebel surge in Syria - as Israel prepares 'to act' if situation deteriorates further

Daily Mail  

Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said Sunday he will leave Tehran for Damascus to deliver a message of support for Syria's government and armed forces, state media said, after a lighting advance by rebels. 'I am going to Damascus to convey the message of the Islamic Republic to the Syrian government,' Araghchi said, emphasising Tehran will 'firmly support the Syrian …

Scores of Syrians return home after years at camp housing people linked to the Islamic State group
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Scores of Syrians return home after years at camp housing people linked to the Islamic State group

Associated Press  

AL-HOL CAMP, Syria — Scores of Syrian women and children linked to the Islamic State group left a sprawling camp in northeast Syria Wednesday and headed home to the eastern province of Deir el-Zour following mediation by tribal leaders. The latest batch of people to leave al-Hol camp, which houses wives, widows, children and other family members of IS militants, …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

LA Times  

President Biden, right, meets with Iraq’s Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday in Washington. Speaking at the start of the meeting in the Oval Office, Biden reinforced that the U.S. remains “committed to Israel’s security.” “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told Al-Sudani, as …

US, Iraq begin dialogue to end international military presence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

US, Iraq begin dialogue to end international military presence

Firstpost  

During the first round of negotiations between the US and Iraq over the future of US military engagement in Iraq, Baghdad discussed expectations that would result in a schedule for reducing US military deployment. Iraq’s prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, met on Saturday in Baghdad with high-ranking representatives of the US-led coalition and the country’s armed forces, according to an …

Erdogan open to meeting al-Assad but not to withdrawal from Syria
1 year, 5 months ago

Erdogan open to meeting al-Assad but not to withdrawal from Syria

Al Jazeera  

Turkey has been the biggest military and political ally of the Syrian opposition in the war-torn country’s northwest. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is open to talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad but would not meet him if a withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syrian territory were set as a condition. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul on Monday …

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring
1 year, 7 months ago

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria’s Assad ‘historic,’ buries memories of Arab Spring

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called a “historic meeting” with the long-ostracized Syrian leader Bashar Assad. “Today, I am absolutely convinced of Tunisian support for Syria,” a statement from Saied’s office said after what it called the “historic” meeting. Tunisia resumed diplomatic relations with Syria in April, and Assad’s presence at the …

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring
1 year, 7 months ago

Tunisian leader calls meeting with Syria's Assad 'historic,' buries memories of Arab Spring

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Smiles, a handshake and what Tunisian President Kais Saied called …

Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League
1 year, 7 months ago

Assad gets warm reception as Syria welcomed back into Arab League

Al Jazeera  

Syrian president attends first regional bloc summit since his country’s suspension over crackdown on anti-government protests in 2011. Al-Assad on Friday attended the regional bloc’s 32nd summit in Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah for the first time since his country’s suspension following the eruption of war in Syria in 2011. And in an apparent swipe at Turkish President Recep …

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold
1 year, 7 months ago

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold

Associated Press  

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived on Thursday in Saudi Arabia to attend a regional summit that is expected to seal Syria’s return to the Arab fold, marking his first visit to the oil-rich kingdom since Syria’s conflict began in 2011. During Syria’s conflict, Assad only visited Russia and Iran and over the past two years he …

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia in first visit since war
1 year, 7 months ago

Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia in first visit since war

Al Jazeera  

President Bashar al-Assad to attend the Arab League summit on Friday, a sign of his regional rehabilitation. But the president’s arrival in regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia on Thursday is the latest example of an attempt by the majority of Arab states to now restore ties. Relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia had been turbulent since al-Assad took office in 2000 …

Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Arab League brings Syria back into its fold after 12 years

Al Jazeera  

Ties with Damascus are being normalised, as the bloc hopes for an ‘Arab-led political path’ to solve the Syrian crisis. As al-Assad solidified his control of Syrian territory, Arab states have been looking to normalise ties, working towards an “Arab-led political path” in solving the crisis, Jordan’s top diplomat said, according to The Associated Press news agency. Arab League Secretary-General …

Syria agrees to curb drug trade in meeting with Arab ministers
1 year, 7 months ago

Syria agrees to curb drug trade in meeting with Arab ministers

Al Jazeera  

The landmark talks come as efforts continue by some Arab states to reintegrate Syria into the Arab League. Syria has agreed to tackle drug trafficking across its borders with Jordan and Iraq, following a meeting of Arab foreign ministers aimed at discussing the normalisation of ties with Damascus. The group said in a statement on Monday that Damascus had agreed …

Iran's Raisi to visit Damascus on Wednesday, in first since Syria war
1 year, 7 months ago

Iran's Raisi to visit Damascus on Wednesday, in first since Syria war

The Hindu  

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Damascus on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported, touting a "very important" two-day visit against the backdrop of increased regional engagement with the Syrian regime. "Dr Raisi's trip to Damascus next Wednesday is a very important trip due to the changes and developments that are taking place in the region," IRNA state news agency …

Saudi foreign minister visits Syria as relations thaw
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi foreign minister visits Syria as relations thaw

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat arrived in the Syrian capital on Tuesday, the first official visit by an official from the kingdom in more than a decade, the Syrian government said. A statement published by Saudi state media said that bin Farhan’s visit came “within the framework of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s keenness and interest to reach a …

Saudi foreign minister to visit Syria as relations thaw
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi foreign minister to visit Syria as relations thaw

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat is expected to arrive in the Syrian capital on Tuesday, the first official visit by an official from the kingdom in more than a decade, the Syrian government said. Syria and Saudi Arabia said last week they were moving toward restoring consular services and resuming flights between the two countries. The overtures picked up pace since …

Saudi foreign minister meets Syria’s Assad in Damascus
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi foreign minister meets Syria’s Assad in Damascus

Al Jazeera  

Arrival of Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan is the first for a top Saudi official since the start of Syria’s war. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in the most significant step yet towards ending Syria’s decade-long regional isolation. The Saudi foreign ministry said in an online statement that …

Saudi Arabia and Iran end their explosive proxy-war
1 year, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia and Iran end their explosive proxy-war

The Telegraph  

Saudi Arabia and Iran’s surprise agreement to put aside their explosive rivalry has raised hopes of resolving conflicts from Yemen and Syria, to Iraq and Lebanon. The Syrian foreign minister became the first senior Damascus official to visit Saudi Arabia since the start of the civil war, as Arab states discussed normalising relations with the government of President Bashar al-Assad. …

Syrian FM makes first visit to Saudi Arabia since 2011
1 year, 8 months ago

Syrian FM makes first visit to Saudi Arabia since 2011

Al Jazeera  

Visit the latest sign of a move towards a restoration of relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia, as al-Assad comes in from the cold. Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad has arrived for a visit to Saudi Arabia, as ties between Damascus and Riyadh grow, and a restoration of relations between the two Arab countries becomes increasingly likely. The visit is …

Syria's Assad in UAE to mark ongoing thaw in relations
1 year, 9 months ago

Syria's Assad in UAE to mark ongoing thaw in relations

The Hindu  

Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, his first visit to the wealthy Gulf country since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last month. Sheikh Mohammed said in a statement on Twitter that the two “held constructive talks aimed at developing relations between our two countries.” The visit marks a continuation in the …

Syria’s Assad in UAE to mark ongoing thaw in relations
1 year, 9 months ago

Syria’s Assad in UAE to mark ongoing thaw in relations

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, his first visit to the wealthy Gulf country since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last month. Sheikh Mohammed said in a statement on Twitter that the two “held constructive talks aimed at developing relations between our two countries.” The visit marks a continuation …

Syria’s Assad in UAE for second post-quake Gulf visit
1 year, 9 months ago

Syria’s Assad in UAE for second post-quake Gulf visit

Al Jazeera  

The trip – al-Assad’s second to the oil-rich country in as many years – comes after a visit to Oman last month. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on his first visit to the Gulf country since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last month. The UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al …

Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The recent deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria which caused billions of dollars in damage has boosted the prospects of Syria’s once widely shunned president return to the Arab fold, but appears unlikely to jump-start large-scale reconstruction in the war-ravaged country. As Syria’s conflict enters its 13th year Wednesday, President Bashar Assad’s government still refuses to make concessions …

Putin to hold talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow
1 year, 9 months ago

Putin to hold talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow

Firstpost  

In a statement, it said that the Syrian president had been greeted on arrival by Putin’s special representative Mikhail Bogdanov and the Russian ambassador to Damascus Alexander Yefimov Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. “Topical issues of further development of Russian-Syrian cooperation in the political, trade, …

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