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Syria’s children return to school after 14 years of conflict

DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month marks a turning point for Syria’s children. After more than a decade of crisis and disrupted education, a powerful shift is underway—a movement to bring children not just back into...

Germany Nabs Syrian Militia Leader Over Crimes Against Humanity

(MENAFN) German authorities confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of a Syrian national accused of orchestrating atrocities during the early months of Syria's civil war. Anwar S., a key figure in a pro-regime militia, stands accused of crimes against...

Disagreement Disrupts Israel, Syria Peace Talks

(MENAFN) Talks between Israel and Syria have recently encountered a critical obstacle, as reported by several sources from a news agency. The dispute centers around Israel’s insistence on establishing a secure passage through Syrian land, which...

Israeli Forces Conduct Raid in Syrian Village

(MENAFN) The Israeli military launched a raid in Syria's southern village of Saida on Sunday, according to reports from Syrian state media. A Syrian news agency, reported that 16 Israeli armored vehicles moved from Tel Abu Ghithar towards Saida,...

U.S., Syria Discuss Sanctions Relief, Economic Reconnection

(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury and State Department officials met Thursday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Washington, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to the U.S. in over 25 years, the U.S. Treasury Department...

Syrian leader urges for global support to rebuild Syria

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Ahmad Al-Sharaa the Syrian Leader stated that his nation is recovering from years of conflict, urging the international society to help in the journey. During his landmark appearance at the UN General Assembly, which is the...

Syria’s President Calls for Backing Rebuilding Efforts

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his nation is undergoing a process of reconstruction after years of devastating conflict, appealing to the global community for assistance in this endeavor. “Syria today is...

Syrian Leader pledges to rebuild Syria after decades of war

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that Syria is in the process of rebuilding after years of conflict, urging the international community to back the reconstruction efforts. “Syria today is rebuilding itself, and as a...

Syria’s Leader Urges World Backing in Rebuilding War-Torn Syria

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa delivered a landmark address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, announcing that Syria is entering a new phase of reconstruction and urging international partners to back the war-torn nation’s...

Syria Grapples with Wildfires in Latakia Countryside

(MENAFN) Syria Civil Defense reported Monday that firefighting crews remain engaged in efforts to suppress widespread wildfires in the Latakia countryside, located in the western part of the country. According to a statement from the agency,...

Syria Sets October 5 for Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria will conduct parliamentary elections on October 5, marking the first such vote since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year, the country's electoral commission confirmed on Sunday. The commission announced that elections...

Syrian President Goes to New York for Historic UN Visit

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa on Sunday set off for a groundbreaking trip to New York to participate in this year’s UN General Assembly, marking the first attendance by a Syrian leader since 1967, the presidency reported. During the...

Syrian President Bound for New York to Join UN General Assembly

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa departed Sunday for a historic trip to New York, marking the first time a Syrian leader has attended the UN General Assembly since 1967, according to the Syrian presidency. Sharaa is slated to engage in...

Syria Announces October 5 Date for Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria’s supreme committee for parliamentary elections declared on Sunday that the country will hold voting for its 250-seat People’s Assembly on October 5, marking the first legislative election since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s...

UN Chief, Syrian Leader Hold Talks on Syria's Political Future

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s ongoing political transition, according to a statement released by Guterres' office. During the talks, Guterres emphasized the...

British businesses migrating to UAE set to triple in a decade

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Dubai strengthens its position as a premier global business hub, UK companies are relocating to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in growing numbers. According to research,...

Know Your Voting Rights, Ensure Your Voice is Heard: Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber Engage Californians in Advance of November Special Election

LOS ANGELES — In advance of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Special Election, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. held a press conference today to remind Californians about their voting rights,...

EU Leaders Hold Talks with Syria’s President

(MENAFN) European Council head Antonio Costa and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen sat down Tuesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. In a shared announcement on the American...

EU presidents meet Syrian President in NY

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, according to reports. In...

UN Special Envoy for Syria Steps Down

(MENAFN) UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen revealed on Thursday that he is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons. “I have informed the (UN) secretary-general of my intention to step down after more than six and a half years...