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Syria Reveals Final Results of Parliamentary Vote

(MENAFN) Syria’s transitional authorities revealed Monday the conclusive outcomes of the country’s inaugural parliamentary elections since the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, describing the vote as both transparent and...

Putin Set to Receive Syrian President in Moscow

(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will receive Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on his inaugural trip to Russia. "The leaders intend to discuss the current state and future prospects of Russia-Syria...

Israeli Military Raids Two Residences in Syria’s Quneitra Countryside

(MENAFN) Israeli military units entered Syria’s Quneitra countryside on Wednesday, local media sources report. According to Syrian media, Israeli troops moved into the village of Al-Owainia in northern Quneitra, where they reportedly raided two...

Putin Set to Hold Talks with Syrian President in Moscow

(MENAFN) The Kremlin confirmed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Moscow, focusing on the status of Russia’s military bases in Syria. “It's obvious that this will be touched...

Syria starts counting votes for first elections since Assad’s fall

(MENAFN) Vote counting started Sunday evening in Syria following the close of the country’s first parliamentary elections since the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime. “Votes are being counted after polls closed in all provinces,” said Nawar...

Syria concludes first parliamentary elections

(MENAFN) Syria held its first parliamentary elections since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government on Sunday, according to reports. Between 7,000 and 8,000 voters selected by the Central Electoral Commission of the Syrian Arab Republic chose 140...

Syria Holds First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria completed its initial parliamentary elections following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s administration on Sunday. The vote marked a significant political development in the country’s transition. Between 7,000 and 8,000 individuals,...

Turkish, Syrian officials meet in Ankara for high-level discussions

(MENAFN) Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, and Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin, met on Sunday in Ankara with their Syrian counterparts for high-level discussions. According to diplomatic...

FM of Syria seeks to enhance political, economic ties with Lebanon

(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...

Lebanon, Syria Commit to Stronger Relations

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Lebanon is eager to forge “stronger and more balanced relations” with Syria, as he hosted Syrian Foreign Affairs Chief Asaad Hassan al-Shibani in Beirut. "Lebanon seeks to strengthen its...

Lavrov states Russian forces mission in Syria needs to be revised

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the mission of Russia’s military in Syria requires reassessment, with the possibility of converting its bases into humanitarian hubs. Since the overthrow of longtime Syrian President...

At Least Seven Injured in Blast in Syrian Town

(MENAFN) An explosion struck the town of Sabina, located southwest of Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Wednesday, injuring at least seven people, according to a state-run news outlet. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to determine...

Blast Injures Eight in Syrian Town of Sabina

(MENAFN) An explosion of "unknown origin" rocked the town of Sabina, located southwest of Damascus, late Wednesday, injuring at least eight people, the Syrian Civil Defense reported. According to the agency’s Telegram post, one of the injured...

Russia views Syrian’s elections as progress for nation's stability

(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...

Russia considers Syrian elections as vital move towards stability

(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...

FM of Syria calls on SDF to enforce March 10 deal immediately

(MENAFN) Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has urged the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to immediately fulfill their commitments under the March 10 agreement, accusing the group of obstructing progress crucial to Syria’s security and...

Russia Views Syria’s Parliamentary Vote as Key Step Toward Stability

(MENAFN) Russia has praised the recent elections to Syria’s People’s Council as a crucial move toward stabilizing the nation and reinforcing its government structures, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced Wednesday. “We...

Violent Clashes Erupt Between Syrian, Kurdish Forces in Aleppo

(MENAFN) A member of Syria’s internal security forces was killed Monday during violent clashes with Kurdish-led fighters in two northern Aleppo districts, escalating already fraught tensions between the transitional Syrian government and the...

Clashes erupt among Kurdish fighters, SDF, government forces in Syria

(MENAFN) Violent fighting broke out Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to multiple media reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

Clashes erupt in Syria between Democratic forces, Kurdish fighters

(MENAFN) Violent confrontations broke out on Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...