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Syria welcomes Britain's lifting of sanctions on 12 entities

Damascus, April 25: Syria has welcomed Britain's decision to lift sanctions on 12 Syrian entities operating in key sectors.

First SyrianAir flight lands in Dubai, marking return of regular services

Dubai, April 20: A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed today at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab Emirates.

Over 175,000 Syrians return home since December: Turkish Minister

Ankara, April 17: A total of 175,512 Syrians have voluntarily returned to their country from Turkey since December 9 last year, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said.

Syria extends full diplomatic honours to South Korean FM during discreet visit

Seoul, April 15: Syria extended South Korea's top diplomat the highest diplomatic courtesies during his visit last week to forge formal ties, signalling a strong commitment to deepening cooperation in the economy, reconstruction and other fields, a Seoul official said Tuesday.

UAE President affirms support for Syria's aspirations for stability

Abu Dhabi, April 13: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of both peoples.

Israel's military strikes threaten Syria's fragile political transition: UN official

United Nations, April 11: Israel's continued military strikes are threatening Syria's fragile political transition and undermining its efforts toward peace and stability, a senior UN official warned.

Israeli military prepared for soldiers to observe the passover holiday

Tel Aviv, April 8: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Military Rabbinate completed its preparations for Passover while providing a full nutritional response to all its soldiers. Due to the ongoing security situation, few of its soldiers are going to be allowed leave for the holiday.

UN envoy condemns Israel's military escalations in Syria

United Nations, April 4: A UN envoy condemned Israel's latest air and ground attacks on Syria, and denounced such moves undermine efforts toward peace and destabilise the country.

UAE welcomes formation of new government in Syria

Abu Dhabi, March 31: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement of the formation of the new Syrian government, and affirmed its support for the Syrian people's aspirations towards achieving stability and prosperity.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa forms transitional govt with diverse cabinet

Damascus, March 31: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced the formation of a transitional government, appointing 23 ministers in a diverse new cabinet, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

Syria's interim leadership announces new 'transitional government'

Beirut, March 30: Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced the formation of a "transitional government" in the Syrian capital of Damascus.

Indian delegation participates in Consecration Ceremony of Mor Gregorious Joseph as Catholicos of Syrian Christians in Beirut

Beirut, March 26: The Government of India delegation led by Former Union Minister of State for Tourism KJ Alphons, Former Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, MP Benny Behanan, Member of Kottayam District Panchayat Shone George along with Ambassador of India to Lebanon Noor Rahman Sheikh participated at the Consecration Ceremony of Mor Gregorious Joseph as Catholicos of Syrian Christians in Beirut on Wednesday.

Austria records significant drop in asylum applications

Vienna, March 22: Austria has recorded a notable decline in the number of asylum applications, with February witnessing a 37 percent drop compared to the same period last year, bringing the total to 1,397 applications.

Germany reopens embassy in Damascus after 13-year closure

Damascus, March 20: Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus after a 13-year closure, Syrian media reported on Thursday, coinciding with a visit by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.

Lebanon shuts down illegal border crossings with Syria

Beirut, March 20: Lebanon closed illegal border crossings with Syria in the east and north of the country.

Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination

Damascus, March 18: Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.

Iraq, Syria discuss ties, anti-terrorism cooperation

Baghdad, March 15: Iraqi leaders met with Syria's chief of foreign affairs authority, Asaad al-Shaibani to discuss bilateral relations and anti-terrorism cooperation.

Turkey kills 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq over past week: Ministry

Ankara, March 14: Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in cross-border operations in northern Iraq and northern Syria over the past week, Turkey's Defence Ministry announced.

Israel conducts airstrikes on Palestinian organisation in Syrian capital Damascus

Tel Aviv, March 13: The Israeli Air Force on Thursday conducted strikes on a command center of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror organisation in Damascus, the Israel Defence Forces said.

Israel drops 10,000 humanitarian aid packages for Syrian Druze

Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel has dropped 10,000 humanitarian aid packages to Druze communities in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar disclosed on Thursday.

Humanitarians help Syria's coastal residents recover from violence: UN

United Nations, March 13: The United Nations and partners have mobilised relief efforts to help residents in Syria's western Latakia Governorate recover from recent violence, UN humanitarians said.

UN welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

United Nations, March 12: The United Nations welcomed an agreement reached by the Syrian interim government and the Kurdish-led forces after the violent escalation in the country's coastal region last week, a UN spokesman said.

Turkish President supports Syrian interim leader amid sectarian violence

Ankara, March 11: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against efforts to incite sectarian tensions in Syria, expressing support for interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's commitment to hold those responsible for the recent surge in deadly clashes accountable.

UN chief alarmed by mass killings in Syria's coastal region: Spokesman

United Nations, March 11: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the violent escalation in the coastal areas of Syria, that has seen widespread summary killings, including a UN staffer, a UN spokesman said.

Israeli FM hosts Luxembourger counterpart in Jerusalem

Tel Aviv, March 10: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met in Jerusalem with Xavier Bettel, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg.

US condemns attacks on Syrian minorities as coastal violence escalates

Washington, DC, March 10: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has condemned the recent killings in western Syria, stating in a post on X (formerly Twitter), "The United States condemns the radical Islamist terrorists, including foreign jihadis, that murdered people in western Syria in recent days. The United States stands with Syria's religious and ethnic minorities, including its Christian, Druze, Alawite, and Kurdish communities, and offers its condolences to the victims and their families. Syria's interim authorities must hold the perpetrators of these massacres against Syria's minority communities accountable."

Syrian interim president vows accountability amid reports of mass killings

Damascus, March 10: Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to hold accountable those responsible for recent violence in the coastal region, particularly "remnants of the former regime" whom he accused of orchestrating attacks on security forces and civilians.

Israel to 'soon' allow Syrian druze to work in Golan, Defense Minister says

Tel Aviv, March 9: Israel is preparing to "soon" allow Syrian Druze to work in the Golan Heights, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday.

Over 1,000 die in 2 days of clashes in Syria

Damascus, March 9: More than 1,000 people died in two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and allied forces and supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad, DW reported a war monitoring group as stating.

Israeli military says missiles, weapons seized in raids on Syria

Jerusalem, March 9: Israel's military has said that it carried out raids in Syria over the past week, seizing missiles and weapons belonging to the Syrian army.

Arab League, Iraq, Egypt voice concern over Syria's security situation

Cairo/Baghdad, March 9: The Arab League (AL) has been following with great concern the security situation in Syria, the pan-Arab body said in a statement.

Death toll in Syria's clashes exceeds 1,000 as Red Cross, UN officials call for civilian protection

Damascus, March 9: The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria's coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, revising upwards previous reports.

Iran voices concern over violence, insecurity in Syria

Tehran, March 8: Iran has expressed grave concern over escalating violence and insecurity in Syria. Iran closely monitors Syria's internal developments and follows with great concern the reports of violence and insecurity in various parts of the Arab state, said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.

Syrian security forces storm former president's hometown amid ongoing security campaign

Damascus, March 7: Syrian security forces on Friday launched a major operation against Qardaha, the hometown of former President Bashar al-Assad, a war monitor reported.

Syria's interim FM pays landmark visit to chemical weapons watchdog

Damascus, March 6: Syria's interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani on Thursday wrapped up a 24-hour diplomatic visit to the Netherlands, including a historic stop at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague.

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