The Syrian Defense Ministry announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday evening.
In a statement, the ministry said it would halt "all firing across all operational sectors of the Syrian Arab Army" as (...)
Former Syrian vice president Rifaat al Assad, brother of the late President Hafez al Assad, died on Tuesday.
Rifaat was known by critics as the "butcher of Hama" for crushing an uprising in the city in 1982 before unsuccessfully challenging for (...)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced on Sunday a comprehensive ceasefire and full integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), marking a major step toward restoring state authority in the (...)
The Syrian army announced on Saturday that it has taken full military control of the city of Deir Hafir in the eastern countryside of Aleppo, following the withdrawal of YPG/SDF forces toward areas east of the Euphrates River.
The army's Operations (...)
The Syrian Army's Operations Command announced Saturday a halt to all military operations inside the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in the northern city of Aleppo following an escalation with the YPG/SDF group.
In statements carried by the state-run (...)
DAMASCUS — Syria's Interior Ministry on Monday denied rumors circulating online about a security incident targeting President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and senior officials, describing the claims as "completely false."
Interior Ministry spokesman Nour Al-Din (...)
DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa placed a piece of the Kiswa (cover) of the Holy Kaaba in the courtyard of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. He said that it was a gift presented to him by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin (...)
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Sunday that Damascus will not enter into any security agreement with Israel unless Israeli forces withdraw completely from all territory seized after Dec. 8, 2024.
"It's not possible to have a security (...)
Syria's president on Saturday accused Israel of "fighting ghosts" and searching for enemies in the aftermath of the Gaza war, saying Israeli leaders have rejected his yearlong efforts to promote regional peace and stability.
President Ahmad (...)
Al Arabiya channel have aired exclusive leaked recordings showing former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad in private conversations with his former adviser Luna Al-Shibl, revealing sharp criticism, mockery and disparaging remarks about events and (...)
The European Union issued updated guidance for asylum applications by Syrian nationals on Wednesday that reflects new conditions in Syria a year after the fall of former long-time leader, Bashar al-Assad.
The changes may influence the result of (...)
RIYADH — The Syrian Arab Republic has been selected as the guest of honor for the third edition of the "Made in Saudi Arabia" exhibition, scheduled to take place from December 15–17, 2025, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (...)
Some advisers to President Donald Trump are angry over Israel's decision to strike Hamas leaders inside Doha, Qatar Tuesday morning, with many particularly frustrated that they weren't able to weigh in or warn the Qataris.
Trump was informed of the (...)
DAMASCUS — Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah met with Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al Saleh and other Syrian (...)
DAMASCUS — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a number of agreements with the Syrian Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management in Damascus on Sunday. The agreements were signed in the presence of Dr. (...)
DAMASCUS — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has launched a package of humanitarian projects in Syria during the current visit of KSrelief delegation, headed by its Supervisor General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. A land-based (...)
DAMASCUS — The 62nd Damascus International Fair witnessed the signing of 11 qualitative agreements and memoranda of understanding in the sectors of goods and services between Saudi companies and their Syrian counterparts. Saudi Arabia was the guest (...)
DAMASCUS — Saudi Arabia is participating in the 62nd Damascus International Fair as the guest of honor. The fair, which kicked off at the Damascus Fairgrounds in the Syrian capital on Wednesday, Aug. 27, will run through until September 5.
The Saudi (...)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has ruled out joining the Abraham Accords, stressing that Syria's conflict with Israel is fundamentally different from that of other Arab states.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Al Sharaa said Syria's approach is (...)
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Saturday met with survivors of the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, pledging justice for one of the deadliest atrocities carried out by the ousted Bashar al-Assad regime.
"These crimes will remain a witness (...)
Syria and Israel held their first acknowledged direct talks Tuesday as Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with an Israeli delegation in US-brokered discussions aimed at de-escalating regional tensions following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih and Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar have signed an agreement to promote and protect investment between the two countries. The pact was inked on the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange) has launched preparations for a comprehensive feasibility study on establishing and operating a Damascus Stock Exchange.
Speaking at the opening of (...)
Syrian authorities announced Sunday that wildfires in the Latakia and Hama countryside had been fully extinguished following days of intense firefighting operations amid soaring summer temperatures.
The fires broke out on Tuesday in the eastern part (...)
Syrian civil defense teams have contained 80% of the wildfires raging in the Kessab area of northern Latakia province, local authorities said Saturday, as efforts continued to cool hotspots and reach remote blazes.
Abdul Kafi Kiyal, head of the (...)
