Zelensky Visits Damascus to Seek Middle East Defence Ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, marking a diplomatic push to forge new security partnerships in the Middle East.
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Syrian President Al-Sharaa Claims Israel Refused Last-Minute Normalization
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Israel refused normalization with Syria at the last minute, despite reaching good points in negotiations.
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Germany's Merz and Syria's al-Shara Agree on Plan for 80% of Syrian Refugees to Return Home
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have reiterated their goal for 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany to return to Syria within three years, aiming for approximately 200,000 returns annually, with an initial focus on Syria taking back its criminal citizens, following al-Sharaa's visit to Berlin where Merz's government emphasized a tougher stance on refugees and migrants.
Syrian President Vows to Avoid Regional Escalation Amid Middle East War
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated his government is working to keep the country out of the ongoing Middle East conflict, emphasizing good relations with all regional countries.
Islamic State Kills Four Syrian Security Personnel in Northern Syria
Islamic State terrorists killed four Syrian government security personnel at a checkpoint west of Raqqa city, highlighting an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
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Ukraine denies involvement in explosives incident near gas pipeline in Serbia
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that Kyiv has no connection to the incident in Serbia, where explosives were discovered near the TurkStream pipeline.
Syrian Interim President Meets UK PM in London to Discuss Middle East Conflict
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London to discuss the war with Iran, the fight against IS, and illegal migration.
UN Report Documents Sectarian Violence in Syria, Over 1,700 Killed
A new UN report documents sectarian violence in Syria, stating that over 1,700 people were killed. Investigators noted that President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government has done little to address the extrajudicial killings and torture of Druze civilians in July 2025.
Turkish Directorate Denies MI6 Protection Request for Syrian President
Turkey's Presidential Directorate of Communications denied reports that its intelligence service, MIT, requested increased protection from British MI6 for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Isis vows new phase of Syria attacks in rare recording
Militant group calls Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa a western ‘puppet without a soul’
Syrian President Struggles with Water Bottle During London Visit, Amusing Online Users
Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was seen struggling to open a water bottle during a state visit to London, specifically at Chatham House, a moment that has since amused online users.
Syria's Interim Leader Al-Sharaa Visits Germany for Talks on War, Recovery, and Refugee Return
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim leader, has begun a visit to Berlin to discuss the Middle East war, the rebuilding of his country, and the return of refugees, marking his first visit to Germany.
Syria Navigates Internal Strife and Regional Conflict Amid Iran War
Syria, under its new government led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, is reportedly attempting to avoid being drawn into a broader regional conflict and the ongoing Iran war, following the end of its decade-long civil war in December 2024.
Turkey Seeks Enhanced Protection for Syrian President from MI6
Turkish intelligence reportedly requested British MI6 to take a greater role in protecting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following recent assassination attempts.
US Withdraws Forces from Syria as New Government Takes Control
The Trump administration is pulling its forces out of Syria as part of a strategic shift, coinciding with the new government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa asserting control.