Blog

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani met Friday with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen in Damascus to discuss security, stability and transitional justice efforts, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry, Anadolu reports.

It said both sides emphasized “the importance of maintaining the country’s security and stability” and discussed “transitional justice, as well as enhancing cooperation between the Syrian government and the United…

Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.

Keen to reboot and rebuild nearly 14 years after a devastating civil war broke out, the new authorities in Damascus have hailed Washington’s lifting of US sanctions.

The move was formalised Friday after being announced by President Donald Trump on a Gulf tour this month during…

Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.

Keen to reboot and rebuild nearly 14 years after a devastating civil war broke out, the new authorities in Damascus have hailed Washington’s lifting of US sanctions.

The move was formalised Friday after being announced by President Donald Trump on a Gulf tour this month during…

Syria on Saturday hailed the Trump administration’s lifting of US sanctions, as Washington looks to open a new chapter in its relations with Damascus.

US President Donald Trump surprised many with his announcement of the new policy on a Gulf tour earlier this month, during which he shook hands with Syria’s jihadist-turned-interim President Ahmed al-Shara.

Trump said he wanted to give the war-torn country’s new rulers “a chance at greatness” after their overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar…

Athens Bar Association on Friday condemned Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip, Anadolu reports.

“The Athens Bar Association expresses its strong concern and protest over the ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip by the Israeli army and the deprivation of the Palestinian population from basic necessities, food, especially baby food, water, and medicine, resulting in the starvation and death of tens of thousands of civilians, especially children and infant,” it…