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A new government has been formed in Syria after the overthrow of the Assad regime

President al-Sharaa announced a government that will restore state institutions on the basis of transparency. The heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense of the transitional government retained their positions.

Politics • March 30, 12:17 AM • 16281 views

Israel strikes Islamic Jihad command center in Damascus

The Israel Defense Forces struck a terrorist command center in Damascus. Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon, where strategic weapons were manufactured and stored, was also hit.

War • March 14, 12:09 AM • 29040 views

Israeli army strikes military targets in southern Syria

The IDF attacked military facilities and weapons depots in southern Syria, including command centers. Israel's Defense Minister warned that he would not allow southern Syria to turn into southern Lebanon.

News of the World • February 26, 12:02 AM • 26688 views

EU suspends transportation and energy sanctions against Syria

EU foreign ministers decide to suspend sanctions against Syria in the banking, energy and transportation sectors. Five Syrian organizations were removed from the list of frozen assets.

News of the World • February 24, 11:37 AM • 21529 views

British intelligence: russia is trying to impose itself as a partner for the new leadership of Syria

Russian ships remove equipment and personnel from the military base in Tartus. Moscow is negotiating with the new Syrian government, having a weak position due to Assad's hiding place.

Politics • February 10, 12:01 PM • 26064 views

Syria begins a radical restructuring of its economy: 400 thousand “ghost civil servants” are to be fired

After the overthrow of the Assad regime, Syria's new leadership began a radical restructuring of the economy. It plans to cut one-third of civil servants and privatize most state-owned companies.

News of the World • January 31, 03:23 PM • 28063 views

The new Syrian government demands that Russia extradite Assad and pay compensation

The Syrian government has asked Russia to extradite Bashar al-Assad, who fled to Moscow in December. Damascus is also demanding compensation for supporting the Assad regime and participating in the reconstruction of the country.

News of the World • January 29, 05:10 PM • 30370 views

France issues new arrest warrant for Syrian ex-President Assad

French investigating judges have issued an arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad for war crimes. The case concerns the death of a French-Syrian citizen during a bombing in 2017.

News of the World • January 22, 08:35 AM • 30718 views

Monitoring mission in Syria reports public execution of alleged Assad supporter

In the suburbs of Damascus, militants affiliated with the new government publicly executed a local official, Masen Knehneh. He was accused of writing reports for the Assad regime that led to the torture of young people.

News of the World • January 10, 04:38 PM • 30156 views

37 killed in new clashes between pro-Turkish and Kurdish forces in Syria

In the fighting near the city of Manbij in northern Syria, 37 people were killed, mostly pro-Turkish fighters. Over the past month, the number of victims in this region has reached 322.

News of the World • January 10, 12:27 PM • 26105 views

The world welcomes the New Year (photos)

Countries around the world have begun celebrating the New Year 2025. In Dubai, a grand fireworks display was held near the Burj Khalifa, in Damascus they are also celebrating, and in Puerto Rico there was a massive power outage.

News of the World • December 31, 10:00 PM • 106677 views

Perhaps we were passing by somewhere: Budanov on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria

The head of the GRU, Kirill Budanov, commented on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, hinting at the possible involvement of Ukrainian intelligence. Assad fled to Russia, and Ahmad al-Sharaa became the new leader of Syria.

War • December 31, 03:23 PM • 27002 views

Historic moment: Ukrainian flag raised over the consulate in Syria

The Ukrainian flag was solemnly raised over the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in the Syrian capital. Minister Sibiga met with the Ukrainian community and Honorary Consul Tamer Al-Tunsi.

Politics • December 30, 03:27 PM • 101029 views

Ukraine is ready to develop strategic relations with Syria: what Zelenskyy proposed

Ukrainian ministers pay an official visit to Damascus on behalf of President Zelensky. Ukraine will provide Syria with 500 tons of wheat flour, which will provide food for 33,000 Syrian families.

Politics • December 30, 01:11 PM • 19697 views

Tomorrow 500 tons of Ukrainian flour will be delivered to Syria - Sibiga

More than 20 trucks with Ukrainian flour will arrive in Syria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program. The aid will provide food for 33,000 Syrian families for a month.

Politics • December 30, 10:38 AM • 49010 views

Sibiga spoke about the historic meeting with the new leader of Syria in Damascus

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga visits Damascus and meets with Syria's new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Ukraine is ready to restore diplomatic relations and expand cooperation with the new Syrian government.

Politics • December 30, 10:15 AM • 22296 views

A high-level Ukrainian delegation will visit Damascus today - Al Arabiya

A high-ranking Ukrainian delegation will visit Damascus today to meet with Ahmed al-Shara'a. This comes after a recent directive from President Zelenskyy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish contacts with the new authorities in Syria.

News of the World • December 30, 07:47 AM • 18750 views

Syria's new government announces large-scale reform of intelligence services

The newly appointed head of the Syrian intelligence services, Anas Khattab, announced the complete disbanding of all Assad-era intelligence organizations. It is planned to create a new security system that takes into account the interests of the people.

News of the World • December 29, 07:37 AM • 22938 views

Ukraine to deliver 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria

Ukraine will deliver 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria as part of the Grain from Ukraine program and WFP. The aid will reach 33,250 families, with each family receiving 15 kg of flour per month.

Economy • December 27, 05:04 PM • 56691 views

Assad's wife has severe leukemia: she wants to divorce and go to London for treatment - media

Asma al-Assad, the wife of the former Syrian president, is battling a severe form of leukemia with a 50% chance of survival. She is in isolation in Russia and plans to divorce her husband to receive treatment in London.

News of the World • December 26, 08:28 AM • 15756 views

Assad's wife transferred to isolation due to leukemia relapse - media

Asma al-Assad, the wife of the former Syrian dictator, is isolated due to a relapse of leukemia. She has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and is not allowed to contact other people.

News of the World • December 25, 05:45 PM • 23413 views

Burning of Christmas tree in Syria provokes massive Christian protests

Hundreds of Christians took to the streets of Damascus over the burning of a Christmas tree in central Syria. The protesters demanded the rights of Christians and marched to the residence of the Orthodox Patriarchate.

News of the World • December 24, 04:07 PM • 24377 views

For the first time in 8 years, the UN gained access to investigate crimes in Syria

The UN investigation team visited Damascus for the first time since 2016 to investigate war crimes committed by the Assad regime. The new Syrian government has agreed to cooperate and help collect evidence.

News of the World • December 24, 07:48 AM • 16276 views

Bashar al-Assad's wife divorces her husband and plans to go to London

Asma al-Assad has filed a request with a Russian court for permission to leave Moscow and plans to divorce her husband. Also, according to media reports, the former Syrian dictator is under strict surveillance in Russia, and his assets have been frozen.

News of the World • December 23, 09:11 AM • 15396 views

First ministers of transitional government appointed in Syria - media

Syria's General Command has appointed two new ministers from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham opposition group. Asaad Hassan al-Shibani became the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Markhaf Abu Qasra became the Minister of Defense.

News of the World • December 23, 12:13 AM • 21230 views

US cancels award for new Syrian leader after meeting in Damascus

The United States canceled the reward for the arrest of HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa after the first official meeting in Damascus. Syria's new leader promised to fight terrorism and promote regional peace.

News of the World • December 21, 07:54 AM • 21465 views

For the first time in 10 years, the United States sent diplomats to Syria after the overthrow of Assad

The American delegation arrived in Damascus to meet with various Syrian groups after the fall of the Assad regime. Diplomats plan to discuss the principles of the transition period and the fate of missing Americans.

News of the World • December 20, 06:54 AM • 15679 views

The US warns of the threat of ISIS' return after the fall of the Assad regime

The US National Security Advisor warns of a possible revival of ISIS due to the power vacuum in Syria after Assad's flight. Terrorists have become more active and may take advantage of instability in the region.

News of the World • December 19, 08:45 AM • 15055 views

Satellites detect massive movement of Russian equipment from bases in Syria

Satellite images show increased activity at the Russian bases of Khmeimim and Tartus in Syria. A massive movement of military equipment and transport aircraft has been recorded, which may indicate a reduction in the Russian contingent.

News of the World • December 19, 08:01 AM • 13930 views

Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain in Syria's buffer zone until “an agreement is reached”

Israel's Prime Minister announced the maintenance of a buffer zone in Syria until a new agreement is reached. The statement was made from Mount Hermon amid the escalation of the conflict and the build-up of military presence in the region.

News of the World • December 18, 07:36 AM • 14857 views

The State Statistics Service reported how much the prices for Easter cake ingredients have increased in a year

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