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Syria, Iraq Forge Stronger Security Collaboration
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Intelligence chiefs forge expanded cooperation framework during Damascus summit, marking second diplomatic engagement since Assad regime collapse as regional stability concerns mount. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa conducted strategic...
After more than decade of separation, Turkey, Syria resume direct road transport
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Direct road transport between Türkiye and Syria has restarted following a 13-year suspension, Türkiye’s transport minister announced on Friday. “After a 13-year hiatus, direct international road transport between Türkiye and Syria has...
Syria faces one of its worst agricultural crises in long time
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria is enduring one of its most severe agricultural crises in decades, as a historic drought worsens the effects of years of conflict and economic collapse, leaving millions at risk of hunger, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture...
Syrian President Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Lebanon
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has called for closer economic collaboration with Lebanon, framing it as the key to resolving deep-rooted political divisions between the two neighboring nations. In a statement made Wednesday during a...
Israeli Drone Attacks Kill Six Soldiers in Syria’s Kiswah
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six Syrian soldiers were killed when Israeli drone attacks targeted forces attempting to disable surveillance devices in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah, Syrian media reported Wednesday. Syrian military units uncovered...
UK, Syria Forge Stronger Bilateral Relations
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Kingdom and Syria have taken a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations after Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer visited Damascus for high-level discussions on security and accountability, the British...
Turkey, Syria to start free one-day transit trade
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye and Syria are set to begin free 24-hour transit trade at two border customs gates starting Thursday, as announced by Turkish officials. "Starting tomorrow, 24-hour transit trade will be free at two customs gates, Türkiye's...
Israel murders six Syrian soldiers because they tried disabling surveillance equipment
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) At least six Syrian soldiers were killed in Israeli drone attacks as they attempted to disable surveillance equipment in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah, according to reports. Syrian military units came across monitoring and...
Israel Launches Airstrikes on Southern Countryside of Syria
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August 28, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli warplanes conducted multiple airstrikes late Wednesday across the southern countryside of Syria, hitting military positions and restricting access to the area for hours, according to Syrian officials and eyewitness accounts....
Israeli Forces Escalate Raids in Syria’s Quneitra
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli military units intensified their operations on Wednesday by advancing further into Syria’s Quneitra countryside, marking the latest breach of Syrian sovereignty, according to local media reports. Media reported that Israeli troops...
Syrian President Discusses Strengthening Ties with U.S. Envoy
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with US envoy Thomas Barrack on Monday to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between Syria and the United States. A statement from the presidency confirmed that the talks, held in the Syrian capital,...
Syria celebrates US decision to lift its name from sanctions list
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria has welcomed the US Treasury Department’s decision to remove the country from sanctions listed under federal law, calling it a positive step that could improve humanitarian and economic conditions, facilitate trade, and ease...
Turkey states to have peace, stability, eliminating terrorism is vital
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus stated on Friday that eliminating terrorism in Türkiye is essential for fostering peace and stability across the wider region. “If we succeed in establishing a Türkiye free of terrorism,...
Syria Applauds US Move to Lift Sanctions
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria has expressed approval of the recent decision by the US Treasury Department to remove the country's name from sanction lists included in the Code of Federal Laws. According to a statement released by the Syrian Foreign Ministry on...
Erdogan calls for Turkey, Japan to unite and act as global conscience
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged Türkiye and Japan, described as “the two ends of Asia,” to unite and act as the global conscience, in an opinion piece for Japan’s Nikkei Shimbun. Erdogan highlighted the historic bond...
U.S. Syria Envoy Makes Visit to Lebanon
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN) Tom Barrack, the U.S. envoy to Syria, touched down in southern Lebanon on Wednesday aboard a helicopter, according to Lebanese media. His arrival prompted heightened security measures, with the Lebanese army deploying forces around the...
Syria Plans Redesigning, Revaluing Currency
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) According to a news agency, Syria has chosen to produce its newly redesigned and revalued banknotes in Russia, as revealed by insider sources. The decision comes amid an ongoing effort by Damascus to overhaul its drastically weakened...
Syrian Leader Indicates Advanced Discussions on Security Deal with Israel
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa indicated Sunday that significant progress is underway regarding a potential security agreement with Israel, local media reported. Speaking to an Arab media delegation, al-Sharaa told media there are...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Civilian in Syria’s Quneitra
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike on a village in southern Syria’s Quneitra countryside resulted in the death of one individual, local media reported Tuesday. Media detailed that the Israeli military targeted a residence in Turnejeh village, located...
Syrian Leader Vows Justice Over 2013 Ghouta Chemical Attack
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a meeting Saturday with survivors of the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, a brutal strike by the Bashar al-Assad regime, and promised that those responsible will be held accountable. “These...