Ahmed al-Sharaa
Zelensky, Sharaa meet to discuss security cooperation in light of Iran war
It was the Ukrainian leader's first trip to Syria since diplomatic relations were re-established at the end of last year following the fall of Syria's long-time strongman Bashar al-Assad.
Syria condemns UAE embassy attack, Gulf nations voice outrage over protests
Syria’s minorities question German, British silence on sectarian violence during Sharaa’s visit
Israel refused normalization with Syria at last minute, says Al-Sharaa
Attacks on Syria’s Christian community fuel distrust of Sharaa regime
Residents of a Syrian Christian town protested after homes and shops were burned in sectarian violence, calling for investigations and stronger state control.
Syria attempting to avoid regional conflict, Iran war as it navigates internal strife - analysis
Syria, now led by a new government headed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, has only recently emerged from a decade-long civil war following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Syria unveils plan to rid country of Assad's chemical weapons stockpile
Syria has unveiled a plan to eliminate Assad's chemical weapons with international support. The operation will inspect 100 sites to track and destroy remaining toxic munitions.
US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
Despite historic enmity towards Hezbollah and Tehran, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has moved cautiously since US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran began on February 28.
Turkey's Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey's new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations.
UN probe: Syrian minorities face kidnappings, rape, and arbitrary detention
A UN report reveals that Syria's new government has failed to stop human rights abuses, including abductions, sexual violence, and arbitrary detentions, despite efforts for accountability.
Israel’s next test: Turkey positions itself to lead a post-Islamic Iran Middle East - opinion
With Iran in decline, Turkey emerges as a major player, reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East.
Syria appoints key Kurdish commander Sipan Hemo as deputy defense minister
As a deputy, Sipan Hemo will focus on an area in eastern Syria.
Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran
As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, countries like Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain boost military cooperation with Israel, strengthening regional alliances.
We are not mercenaries: Will Kurds become the boots on the ground against Tehran? - opinion
Kurdish forces may attack Iran, but only if the US and Israel guarantee political and military backing for their people.
