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Front of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates building under a clear blue sky

Syria and World Bank Agree Recovery and Reconstruction Fund, Size Unstated

Syria and the World Bank agreed on Sunday to set up START, a multi-donor trust fund for reconstruction. Reports of the joint statement give no target size or first contributor, while the

October 18, 2026

by Muzaffar Ahmad Bajwaa

Judges and court officials seated at the bench during a hearing in the coastal events case at the court in Aleppo, Syria

Aleppo Court Sentences Two to Death, Clears Two Defence Ministry Members

A military court in Aleppo sentenced two men to death on Thursday and cleared two Defence Ministry members of homicide over Syria's March 2025 coastal violence. Ten defendants were ruled on, against 298 suspects identified by the government's own committee.

October 15, 2026

by Dilnaz Shaikh

Donald Trump meets Arab and Muslim leaders at the United Nations General Assembly sidelines in New York, September 2026

Trump Presses Arab Leaders on Iran and Israel at the UN. He Left With Praise, Not Answers.

Donald Trump met Arab and Muslim leaders on the UNGA sidelines Tuesday, pressing Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa

Report: $15 billion Syria needs to recover from earthquake

This came in the post-earthquake Syria needs assessment report, which was launched on Tuesday by the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria, Mustafa bin Al-Malih, which was carried out

May 9, 2023

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US President announces extension of state of emergency in Syria

“The President will extend the state of emergency beyond May 11, 2023, and he will consider changes to Syrian government policies and procedures to determine whether to continue or end this national

May 9, 2023

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Jordan commented after news of airstrike in Syria

Al-Safadi did not confirm, during a press conference with his Dutch counterpart in Amman, nor deny the implementation of the airstrike by Jordan. He only said, “When we take action to protect

May 8, 2023

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What is at stake in the next Turkish elections?

Presidential and legislative elections are scheduled for May 14, with a possible second round on May 28. The elections will not only determine who will run the country, but also how it

May 8, 2023

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Mohamed bin Zayed and Bashar Al-Assad discuss strengthening bilateral relations

During the call held last night, the two sides discussed the relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to strengthen joint cooperation in various fields to serve their mutual interests. President

May 8, 2023

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Syria returns to the League of Arab States

SPA – Cairo: The Council of the League of Arab States decided at the level of Arab foreign ministers to resume the participation of delegations of the government of the Syrian Arab

May 8, 2023

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Russia welcomes Syria’s return to League of Arab States

“Moscow welcomes the decision to resume Syria’s participation in Arab League activities,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. She added: “Moscow welcomes this long-awaited step, and it has become a logical

May 8, 2023

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Washington on Syria’s return to the Arab League: We oppose it, but we understand it

A State Department spokesperson said the United States, however, believes Arab partners intend to use direct communication with Assad to push for a solution to the protracted Syrian crisis, and that Washington

May 8, 2023

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Aboul Gheit: Al-Assad can participate in the Arab League summit

Aboul Gheit said on Sunday: “Syrian President Bashar al-Assad can participate in the League summit if he wishes.” The Arab League summit will be held on May 19 in the Saudi capital,

May 7, 2023

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Details of the official decision to return Syria to the League of Arab States

The official decision issued at the end of the meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States at ministerial level, chaired by Egypt, in extraordinary session, stated: The Council expresses

May 7, 2023

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