Syria: Several killed in attack on Russian military as tensions soar

Factions loyal to the Syrian regime launched a new attack on the Hmeimim airport in western Syria and bombarded it on Wednesday, boding an impending confrontation between the government of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and the Russians. The UK-based Syrian …

Kurds plan Damascus talks as visions for Syria collide

HASAKEH, Syria (Reuters) -Syrian Kurdish parties will send a delegation to Damascus soon for talks over their region's political future, a leading Kurdish politician said, as they seek to advance their goal of regional autonomy despite opposition from …

British Ambassador visits Lebanon's eastern borders with Syria

by Naharnet Newsdesk 22 May 2025, 17:37 British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell visited Thursday Lebanon's eastern borders with Syria to see first-hand the UK's efforts to support the Lebanese Armed Forces' (LAF) enhanced border security …

Syria’s Druze Are Wary in the Wake of Attacks

The al-Qasim family was sitting at home in fear when fighting started near the Arab Bank in Sahnaya, a town located on the outskirts of Damascus that is home to a sizable Druze community. The family members felt paralyzed by the sounds of violence after …

US and regional countries team up to resolve the issue of IS prisoners in Syria

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey, the United States, Syria and Iraq have formed a working group to try to resolve the issue of Islamic State group prisoners held in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in comments published Thursday. The Kurdish-led …

European Council chief congratulates Syria’s president over EU sanctions relief

European Council President Antonio Costa congratulated Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday over the European Union’s decision to lift economic sanctions on Syria, calling it a “real opportunity for Syria’s recovery and reconstruction.” Al-Sharaa …

Turkey to provide 2 billion cubic metres of gas annually to Syria, minister says

Türkiye to launch natural gas exports to Syria soon

DAMASCUS Türkiye will soon initiate an annual gas export of approximately 2 billion cubic meters and aims to triple electricity export to Syria, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on May 22.   “We will shortly start a …

Turkish peace process to have positive impact on Syria – SDC

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The ongoing peace process in Turkey has ushered in a new phase for the region, one that will have positive effects on developments in Syria, an official of the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) said on Thursday. Hassan …

Syria and Turkey Sign Energy Agreement Aiming to Restore Power Supply by Year’s End

By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria’s Minister of Energy, Mohammad al-Bashir, announced Thursday the signing of a joint cooperation agreement with Turkey to enhance energy infrastructure and supply, projecting the delivery of 1,000 megawatts …