Ahmed al-Sharaa
Syria's Sharaa pitches to investors at Saudi financial summit
Syria’s new president pitches the country as a key trade corridor at Saudi Arabia’s financial summit, aiming for greater foreign investment despite ongoing sanctions.
Russian, Syrian defense ministers talk bilateral cooperation in Moscow
Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims
US backs Syria’s new regime, but risks ignoring sectarian violence
UK removes terrorism designation for HTS, formerly led by Syria's Ahmed Al-Sharaa
HTS, a former al Qaeda affiliate, was proscribed in 2017, meaning that Britain designated it as a terrorist group, making it illegal to support or join it.
Syria sends mixed signals on integration of US-backed SDF into security forces - analysis
Damascus and the SDF both have some mixed messages on the path forward with the SDF, although everyone wants to see progress.
Why Russia’s Putin and Syria’s Sharaa agreed to meet after a decade of war - analysis
Russia clearly wanted to pivot to work with Sharaa. It likely extended feelers long ago, recognizing HTS as a potential partner, even after a decade of fighting in Syria.
Senior Syrian official denies return of Eli Cohen’s remains imminent, negotiations in progress
A senior Syrian official refutes claims that Israeli spy Eli Cohen’s remains will be returned to Israel, but confirms ongoing talks with Israel regarding the matter.
Syrian president to use Putin talks to request extradition of deposed president Assad, sources say
The Assads now live discreetly in Moscow, according to Russian media.
Syria’s President Sharaa makes historic trip to Russia - analysis
Syrian President Sharaa embarks on a groundbreaking visit to Russia, marking a key moment in international diplomacy and Middle Eastern relations.
Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings, Reuters investigation finds
Reuters uncovered how Assad's government secretly moved thousands of bodies from Qutayfah to a hidden site in Dhumair, in a bid to cover up war crimes and regain international recognition.
Will the US-backed SDF integrate with Syria’s new security forces? - analysis
Since the Assad regime fell, Syrian Kurdish-led forces have clashed with the new government's forces.
October 7 massacre a 'mistake that cost Iran dearly,' regime-aligned newspaper says
The piece noted that Hamas’s assault had severe negative repercussions for the regional standing of the “Axis of Resistance” led by Iran, chief among them Syria’s drift away from Iranian influence.
Syria to hold first parliament vote since Assad ouster, raising inclusivity concerns
The process is unfolding as President Ahmed al-Sharaa tries to consolidate his hold over a nation fractured by 14 years of war and recent bouts of sectarian violence.
Syria’s president meeting with Lauder shows new face of Syria
The meeting with the president of the World Jewish Congress is a big step in repairing Syria's relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.
