Turkey’s President Erdogan warns of cross-border operation in Syria
Ankara, Jan 7 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at the possibility of a new cross-border military operation in Syria if Turkey perceives threats to its national security. “Turkey has often shown that it has an uncompromising will to protect its survival. If it comes to that point, we may come again suddenly one […]
Syrian FM visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
DOHA(RAHNUMA): Syria’s new foreign minister met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday, as Syria’s new de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham establish diplomatic ties with regional and global governments. Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani posted on X that he’s also set to visit Jordan and the United Arabs Emirates […]
Syria to resume international flights at Damascus airport
Damascus, Jan 4 (IANS) Syria’s Damascus International Airport will begin receiving international flights starting Tuesday, Ashhad al-Salibi, chairman of the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport, announced Saturday. Al-Salibi told Syria’s SANA state news agency that the authorities are in the process of fully rehabilitating the airports in Damascus and the northern […]
French and German foreign ministers urge inclusive transition in Syria during Damascus visit
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): The European Union backs a peaceful, inclusive transition in Syria, top French and German diplomats said Friday as they visited Damascus to meet with new leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock were in the Syrian capital for talks on behalf of the European Union, in the […]
Gulf cooperation council chief affirms support for Syria during visit
RIYADH(RAHNUMA): Jasem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met on Monday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa in the capital Damascus, the Saudi Press Agency said. Al-Budaiwi said the visit affirms the GCC’s support for Syria’s unity and stability to achieve security, prosperity, and development for the Syrian people. The secretary-general, who […]
Syria forces launch security sweep in Homs city: state media
DAMASCUS (RAHNUMA): Syrian security forces are conducting a security sweep in the city of Homs, state media reported on Thursday, with a monitor saying targets include protest organizers from the Alawite minority of the former president. “The Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Military Operations Department, begins a wide-scale combing operation in the neighborhoods […]
