Syrian forces secure Suwayda after ousting armed groups, ministry says

Syrian Interior Ministry officials said Tuesday that the country’s Internal Security Forces, in coordination with the Ministry of Defense, successfully cleared armed groups from the center of Suwayda, restoring order and stability to the southern...

Bilateral Committee Formed to Review Jordan-Syria Free Trade Agreement

Minister of Industry and Trade, Yarub Qudah, affirmed on Tuesday that the historical relations between Jordan and Syria have "returned to flourish through the efforts of both governments," pointing out that there are royal directives to support...

Who are the Druze and why is Israel bombing Syria to protect them?

By Mostafa Salem, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Hira Humayun, CNN (CNN) — Syria’s military entered a stronghold for the Druze community in the country’s south on Tuesday, the government said, reigniting fears of attacks against minorities and triggering...

Kuwait, Syria eye cooperation

DAMASCUS: First Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah held talks on Tuesday with Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab to explore avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly over combating...

Syria on the Brink of Internal Explosion: Arson, Sectarian Massacres, and Forced Displacement Threaten the Social Fabric

Related: Israel Launches Airstrikes on Syrian Tanks Amid Sectarian Clashes in Suwayda Since early 2025, Syria has witnessed a dangerous escalation in sectarian violations and repressive practices in several provinces, primarily the Syrian coast,...

Fires Ravage the Syrian Coast: Who Ignited the Blaze and Who Will Extinguish It?

Janna Al‑Issa | Shaaban Shamieh | Sidra Al‑Hariri | Lama Diab The home of Ghazwan Younis (26), a resident of Al‑Mazra‘a area in Qastal Maaf in rural Latakia, has been completely reduced to ashes due to wildfires that have raged and spread for over...

Post-conflict Türkiye eyes economic revival after PKK exit

After nearly five decades of armed insurgency, the PKK has officially ended its armed struggle—a turning point not only for Türkiye, but for the entire region. The symbolic arms-laying ceremony held in Sulaymaniyah under the Kurdistan Regional...

Syria signs $800 million agreement with DP World to bolster ports infrastructure

Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports on Sunday signed a $800 million agreement with UAE’s DP World to bolster Syrian ports infrastructure and logistical services, Syrian state news agency Sana reported. The agreement follows on from a...

Israel bombs Gaza refugee camp; settlers attack West Bank village

Lebanon’s National News Agency is reporting that at least 12 people were killed and eight wounded by Israeli air strike on eastern Lebanon that hit a camp for displaced Syrians in the northern Bekaa Valley. Seven Syrians were among those killed in...

Israel strikes southern Syria after sectarian clashes prompt regime forces to enter Druze area

By Mostafa Salem and Dana Karni, CNN (CNN) — Syria’s military entered a stronghold for the Druze minority in the country’s south on Tuesday to “pursue outlaw groups,” the government said, prompting Israel to launch strikes against the forces...

Look: Dubai-Based Designer Rami Al Ali First Syrian Invited To Paris Haute Couture Week Khaleej Times

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury...

Syria Signs $800M Port Infrastructure Deal with Dubai’s DP World to Boost Economic Recovery

Watan-On Sunday, Syria’s official news agency SANA reported that the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports signed an $800 million agreement with DP World, the Dubai-based logistics and port management giant. The deal aims to upgrade port...

Syria signs $800m agreement with DP World to bolster ports infrastructure

DUBAI: Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports on Sunday signed a $800 million agreement with UAE’s DP World to bolster Syrian ports infrastructure and logistical services, Syrian state news agency SANA reported. The agreement follows on...

Syrians in Turkey weigh returning home... or staying put

JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: After more than a decade living in exile, many Syrians are finally considering what many once thought impossible - going home. The fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad last December opened a door or at least cracked it. Now, for...

Syrian,Jordanian Economic Relations: A New Phase of Cooperation

Damascus, SANA- Relations between Syria and the Jordan have entered a new phase of economic cooperation. The Syrian and Jordanian governments have agreed to establish a higher coordination council to enhance joint efforts, marking a significant...

Bank of Jordan Named "Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Jordan for 2025" by Global Finance for Second Consecutive Year

(MENAFN- Asdaa BCW) Bank of Jordan has been named "Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Jordan for 2025" by Global Finance, the New York-based international finance magazine. This recognition underscores the bank’s commitment to excellence and delivering...

Israel bombs Gaza, Lebanon and Syria as settlers attack West Bank village

Media’s Role in advancing Transitional Justice highlighted in Damascus Symposium

Damascus, SANA- The Syrian Journalists Association held Monday a symposium at Arab Center for Radio and TV Training in Kafr Souseh, under the title “Role of Media in Supporting Transitional Justice”. The symposium underscored the necessity for the...

DP World to invest $800m developing Syrian port

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the port of Tartus. As part of the agreement, DP World will invest $800m over the duration of the concession to upgrade...

DP World to develop Syria’s Tartus Port under landmark 30-year deal

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus. As part of the agreement, DP World will invest $800 million over the duration of the concession to...