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Ilham Aliyev met with Transitional President of Syria in Antalya
President of Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, April 17 - 17 April 2026, 11:10 On April 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with Ahmed al-Sharaa, Transitional President of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Antalya.
Mass Release of Detainees Reported from SDF-Run Prisons in Syria
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Around 1,500 detainees have been released from prisons operated by the SDF in northeastern Syria in four separate batches, according to a Syrian official on Monday.
Syria's Aleppo Witnesses Renewed Violence
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Fierce fighting has broken out in Syria’s northern city of Aleppo between government troops and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with both sides accusing each other of responsibility for the confrontation.
1,500 SDF-Held Detainees Freed in Syria
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Up to 1,500 prisoners held in detention facilities controlled by the SDF across northeastern Syria have been freed across four successive releases, a senior Syrian official announced Monday.
Lafarge Faces Trial Over Alleged Terror Financing in Syria Operations
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A major court case is approaching that could decide whether the French industrial company Lafarge can be held criminally liable for allegedly “financing terrorism” through its continued activity in Syria during the early stages of the...
Israeli Forces Strike Area Near Jamla in Syria’s Daraa Province
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Israeli military units carried out shelling near the town of Jamla in Syria’s southern Daraa province, according to reports on Friday.
Syria's Leader Holds Phone Talks with UAE, Kuwaiti, KDP Leaders
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa conducted a round of high-level phone diplomacy on Sunday, reaching out to the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and the Kurdistan Democratic Party as the regional fallout from Iran's...
Syria: ICRC facilitates release and transfer of 86 detainees between Damascus and Sweida
International Committee of the Red Cross
“We would like to thank all parties who played a role in reuniting families who have spent months anxiously waiting for their relatives,” said Stephan Sakalian, head of the ICRC delegation in Syria. “The ICRC hopes that this operation will pave...
Ukraine, Syria Announce Plans to Reopen Embassies in Near Future
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ukraine and Syria announced on Sunday plans to reopen their embassies in Kyiv and Damascus “in the near future,” according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
Syria Secures USD50M from World Bank to Modernize Transport Sector
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syria has obtained a $50 million funding package from the World Bank to support key transport projects, as the government aims to restore infrastructure and boost economic recovery, according to local media reports.
Syria Starts Receiving Applications for Raqqa Election Body
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syria’s electoral authority announced Monday the launch of applications to form a new electoral body in the northern Raqqa governorate, a move designed to bolster democratic participation and ensure broader regional representation.
Syria Begins Accepting Applications for Raqqa Electoral Body
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syria’s electoral authority announced on Monday the start of applications for the formation of an electoral body in the northern Raqqa Governorate, aiming to strengthen democratic participation and ensure representation across all...
Ukraine, Syria to Reopen Embassies Amid Strengthened Ties
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ukraine and Syria have agreed to reopen their embassies in Kyiv and Damascus in the “near future,” signaling a renewed commitment to diplomatic engagement, according to Ukrainian officials.
Ukraine, Syria Are Set to Reopen Embassies in Kyiv, Damascus
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ukraine and Syria have reached an agreement to reopen embassies in Kyiv and Damascus in the “near future,” as stated by reports.
Ukraine, Syria to Reopen Embassies, Boost Economic, Food Cooperation
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ukraine and Syria have reached an agreement to reopen their embassies in Kyiv and Damascus in the “near future,” according to statements from Ukrainian officials.
Zelenskyy Makes First Official Visit to Syria
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Damascus on Sunday for his first formal visit to Syria, as reported by a news agency.
Zelenskyy Arrives in Syria for Talks with President
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in Damascus on Sunday, marking his first-ever official visit to Syria since the start of the war in Ukraine, a Syrian news agency reported.
UK, Syria Urge Coordinated Efforts to Reopen Maritime Route
MENAFN
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the leaders of the United Kingdom and Syria underscored the “need for a viable plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,” as stated in an official British government announcement.
Syria Taps Presidential Envoy to Enforce SDF Deal
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syria's presidential office has tapped a senior military officer to spearhead implementation of its landmark accord with the YPG/SDF, state media reported Saturday, signaling Damascus's resolve to consolidate authority over the country's...
Syria Seizes Control of Qamishli Airport Under SDF Deal
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Syria's government has assumed management of Qamishli International Airport in the country's northeast, marking a significant step in the implementation of a broader power-sharing agreement between Damascus and the SDF, authorities...
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