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Syrian Arab Republic

Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to rebuild ties with Russia in first Kremlin talks

bna Cairo bureau October 15, 2025

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since assuming power in Syria, marking a significant moment in the political trajectory of the war-torn nation.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Spymaster tells Istanbul audience MI6 forged relationship with Syria’s HTS in 2023

Akin Nazli in Belgrade September 27, 2025

Over in New York, country’s president, ex-Al Qaeda man al-Sharaa, is interviewed on-stage by a former CIA chief.

Netanyahu suggests peace with Lebanon and Syria possible

Mark Buckton - Taipei September 22, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said recent military gains against Hezbollah may have opened the way to peace with Lebanon and Syria.

Turkey’s e-imports soar to 12 times e-exports

bne IntelliNews September 18, 2025

Numbers highlight Turkish consumers’ growing appetite for low‑cost overseas platforms such as China's online marketplace Temu and e-commerce fast fashion giant Shein.

Malawians vote amid acute economic crisis; presidential contest a two-horse race, with incumbent trailing

bne IntelliNews September 16, 2025

President Lazarus Chakwera pursued debt restructuring, IMF support and reforms to tackle inflation, forex shortages and corruption scandals. A recent IPOR poll shows him trailing his immediate predecessor.

BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Performance postponed. Hotly anticipated “CHP” trial pushed into October

Akin Nazli in Belgrade September 15, 2025

Every Turk up and down the country has an opinion on what Erdogan is up to.

Erdogan officials seize one of Turkey’s last independent broadcasters, announce corruption probe

bne IntelliNews September 12, 2025

Action comes in same week as moves against opposition and lawyers.

US Treasury removes Syrian sanctions regulations following regime change

bnm Gulf bureau August 25, 2025

US Treasury removes Syrian sanctions regulations following termination of national emergency and policy shift towards new Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

More than 300,000 Syrians may have gone missing under Assad's rule, new investigations reveal

bna Cairo bureau August 19, 2025

Syria's National Authority for the Missing estimates up to 300,000 people disappeared under Assad rule from 1970 onwards, with 63 documented mass graves mapped across the country.

Druze spiritual leaders in Suwayda unite in opposition to Syrian government

bna Cairo bureau August 10, 2025

The three leading sheikhs of the Druze community in Syria’s Suwayda province have issued statements taking a clear stance against the Turkish-backed Damascus government.

Syrian regime claims arrest and dismantling new ISIS cell in Idlib province

bnm Gulf bureau August 7, 2025

Syria’s new authorities have dismantled a so-called Islamic State and al-Sham (ISIS) terrorist cell in the Harem area of Idlib province, arresting several militants.

Syria inaugurates Azerbaijan gas pipeline through Turkey

bnm Gulf bureau August 2, 2025

Syria has inaugurated a regional gas transmission line linking the country with Azerbaijan through Turkey.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov calls Syria a 'good friend'

bnm Gulf bureau July 31, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia considers Syria a long-standing and reliable friend during a meeting with his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani.

Iraq repatriates 15,000 citizens from Syria’s al-Hol camp

bna Cairo bureau July 28, 2025

The Iraqi Ministry of Migration and Displacement announced that it has repatriated 15,000 Iraqi nationals from the al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria, with 10,000 already returned to their home regions across the country.

Syrian-Saudi investment forum launches in Damascus with deals worth $6.4bn

bna Cairo bureau July 24, 2025

Projects span sectors including energy, real estate and ICT as Saudi investors prepare to reshape Syria's post-war economic and urban landscape.

Syria’s transitional government requests support from Turkey in strengthening defence capabilities

bne IntelliNews July 24, 2025

US, meanwhile, says it has "no position" on the prospect of a defence pact between the neighbours.

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