Syria

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and US president Donald Trump attend a joint press conference in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, on May 23, 2017. Photo by Flash90 U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming trip to the Middle East – his first major visit abroad since taking office – has already…

Saudi Crown Prince Fosters Relations with Syria’s Al-Sharaa Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has discussed bilateral relations with Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa via phone call, according to the Saudi Press Agency. During the call, both leaders delved into the latest developments in Syria and initiatives and efforts made to…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Feldman family home in Tel Aviv, as he informs the family about the return to Israel of Sgt. First Class Tzvika Feldman. May 11, 2025. Photo: Kobi Gideon/GPO The body of IDF soldier Tzvi Feldman, who had been declared missing after a battle in…

BEIRUT: Syria's president flew to Bahrain Saturday where he discussed mutual relations and regional affairs with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on his latest trip abroad since taking office in January. Syria's state news agency, SANA, said President Ahmad al-Sharaa is heading a high-ranking delegation to Bahrain, a gulf…

ISIS Terror NBC News was given exclusive access to join the team of investigators searching for human remains in a former ISIS stronghold. A Qatari government funded search and rescue team dig for human remains in Dabiq, Syria on Friday. Ted Turner / NBC News May 10, 2025, 6:46 AM…

Qatar to Support Syria, Pay Syrian Salaries Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammed Barnieh said that Qatar would assist the new government to pay public sector salaries for the coming months, according to Arab News. “We thank the Qatari government for the generous grant provided to pay part of the current wages…

Israel's stated commitment to defending the Syrian Druze is, by the admission of some of its leaders, consistent with a long-term strategic goal -- the weakening of Syria. Israel, which has occupied part of Syrian territory since 1967, claimed to be protecting the Druze minority to justify several strikes following…

Syria’s Al-Sharaa Emphasizes Indirect Talks with Israel to Calm Tensions Syria’s President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said Wednesday that his country was holding “indirect talks” with Israel to ease tensions between both countries, after Israeli strikes against Syria, according to AFP. Official Visit Al-Sharaa’s remarks were part of his official visit to…

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa confirmed Wednesday that Syria has engaged in indirect talks with Israel aimed at easing tensions between the two countries. At a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Sharaa said that the negotiations are meant to "calm the situation and prevent it from spiraling…

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