(MENAFN) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated on Tuesday that his administration aims to create favorable conditions for the voluntary repatriation of Syrian refugees to their homeland. "Syrians should be encouraged to return voluntarily...
On October 18, forces from the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS carried out a joint operation with the Syrian government against the Islamic State in the city of al-Dumayr, located in the Damascus countryside. The operation, which began at 2 am,...
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his country is ready to renew its longstanding alliance with Russia, emphasizing the importance of their historic cooperation and mutual strategic interests. “We respect all the...
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday, highlighting the long-standing historical and friendly relations between the two nations. According to reports, al-Sharaa emphasized Moscow’s...
(MENAFN) Syria’s Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh outlined on Wednesday a strategic reform plan aimed at fostering a business-friendly environment and attracting foreign capital, despite ongoing sanctions. Speaking at the IMF and World Bank annual...
(MENAFN) As climate change drives a sharp decline in rainfall throughout the Middle East, communities increasingly rely on groundwater for farming, exacerbating the formation of enormous sinkholes due to the region’s fragile soil. A joint...
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(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani expressed Friday that there is a unique opportunity to transform the long-standing security-driven relationship between Syria and Lebanon into a political and economic partnership. His remarks...
(MENAFN) Russia views Syria’s recent parliamentary elections as a crucial move toward consolidating national stability and reinforcing state institutions, according to statements from the Russian Foreign Ministry. "We view the elections as a...
(MENAFN) Russia has described the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as an important move toward consolidating stability and reinforcing the country’s state institutions, according to official statements. “We view the elections as a...
ISTANBUL Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called Thursday for international investment in renewable energy and sustainable urban development in Syria, emphasizing his country’s commitment to reconstruction aligned with global climate goals....
ISTANBUL Syria hailed a UN Security Council resolution Thursday to remove President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab from the ISIS (Daesh) and al-Qaeda sanctions list. “We welcome the UN Security Council’s resolution to remove...
Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, urged the international community to invest in Syria rather than rely solely on aid, saying, “We offer you partnerships instead of asking for handouts.” “Our country welcomes investment in renewable...
MIDDLE EAST-NORTH AFRICA An Arab observatory for climate and environmental risks should be established to help manage current and future risks and uncertainties in a rapidly changing climate, according to a new study. It should be tasked with...
2025-11-06T22:24:04+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – New York The United Nations Security Council on Thursday approved a US-backed resolution removing Syrian transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas...
The Security Council adopted a US-led resolution to delist Ahmed al-Sharaa, now Syria’s president, who was included on the ISIL/Daesh and Al Qaeda sanctions, and Anas Hasan Khattab, now Syria’s interior minister, from the embargo. Nov. 6, 2025....
He arrives in Belem, Brazil, for 2-day summit of world leaders marking the start of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference, COP30 He was greeted on arrival by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and will meet other leaders during the...
While climate change exacerbates conflict-causing tension, conflict, in turn, leads to pollution and ecosystem damage, the Security Council heard today, in a wide-ranging discussion on climate and security. “Imagine a mother living in one of the...
Syria's President Ahmad Al Sharaa at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil, on November 6, 2025. (Photo by Mauro PIimentel / AFP) New York: The United Nations Security Council voted in favor of a US resolution on...
DAMASCUS, SYRIA: The Ministry of Energy in the Syrian Arab Republic has signed the final concession agreements to build and operate eight new power generation stations with a total capacity of 5,000 megawatts, with the international consortium led...
