Trump warns Israel not to ‘interfere’ in Syria
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump warned Israel on Monday against destabilizing Syria and its new leadership, days after a deadly operation by Israeli forces in the south of the country. “It is very important that Israel maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria, and that nothing takes place that will interfere with Syria’s evolution […]
Syria will build new 150,000 bpd oil refinery, minister tells Ekhbariya TV
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Syria will build a new oil refinery with a capacity of 150,000 barrels per day, the Syrian energy minister told government-owned Ekhbariya television on Thursday. The channel reported on Sunday that Syria’s Baniyas refinery was operating at a reduced capacity of 95,000 bpd due to degradation in some of its facilities, and estimated the […]
Syria hands over 17 Lebanese Nationals who entered territorial waters illegally
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syrian authorities handed over several Lebanese citizens who had illegally entered the country’s territorial waters by boat in the Mediterranean governorate of Tartus. The Internal Security in Tartus announced on Monday the detention of 17 Lebanese citizens after Coast Guard patrols identified their three fishing boats entering Syrian waters, according to the Syrian Arab […]
Russian says military base in Syria sheltering 8,000 displaced
MOSCOW(RAHNUMA): Russia is sheltering at its Hmeimim military air base in western Syria more than 8,000 Syrians who fled a wave of sectarian mass killings, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman said Thursday. “The Russian air base at Hmeimim has opened its doors to local residents fleeing from the pogroms… Our military have given refuge to more […]
Syria’s new leader visits former Assad strongholds
DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa visited Latakia and Tartus on Sunday, his office said, making his first official trip to the coastal provinces formerly known as strongholds of ousted ruler Bashar Assad. Sharaa met with “dignitaries and notables” during his visit, the Syrian presidency said on Telegram. It published images of Sharaa meeting with […]
Kuwait sends 22nd relief plane to Syria
LONDON(RAHNUMA): The 22nd Kuwaiti relief plane arrived at Damascus International Airport, delivering essential aid to Syria as part of Kuwaiti efforts to alleviate the Syrian crisis. An air force plane delivered 10 tons of food aid, which was organized by the Kuwait Red Crescent Society in cooperation with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, […]
Syria’s Sharaa to discuss defense pact with Turkiye’s Erdogan, sources say
AMMAN/BEIRUT/DAMASCUS(RAHNUMA): Syria’s transitional President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan are expected to discuss a joint defense pact in Ankara on Tuesday, including establishing Turkish air bases in central Syria and training for Syria’s new army, four sources familiar with the matter said. NATO member Turkiye has long backed Syria’s armed and political opposition […]
Egypt’s president El-Sisi congratulates Syria’s new president Sharaa, statement says
CAIRO(RAHNUMA): Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated Syria’s new President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, who was appointed on Wednesday by armed factions, and wished him success in achieving the Syrian people’s aspirations, El-Sisi said in a statement on Friday. Sharaa, an Islamist who was once an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, has been trying to gain support from Arab […]
US Secretary of State Rubio backs ‘inclusive’ transition in Syria in call with Turkiye
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for an inclusive transition in Syria after the fall of leader Bashar Assad, in a call with powerbroker Turkiye, the State Department said Thursday. Rubio’s comments signal a consistency with his predecessor Antony Blinken, who on a trip to the region last month used similar language as […]
Kuwait’s eighth aid plane to Syria arrives at Damascus Airport
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Kuwait sent its eighth aid plane to Syria on Monday with 10 tonnes of food and essential supplies to help Syrians cope with the harsh winter. It was part of the Kuwait Is By Your Side campaign launched by the Al-Salam Association charity, in coordination with the ministries of Social Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and […]
