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...
(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...
(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...
Stellantis Reports 13% Year-Over-Year Increase in Q3 2025 Shipments and Net Revenues Important Strategic Actions Taken and Early Signs of Commercial Progress; Significant Investments for Future Growth Already Announced Net revenues of €37.2...
Syria opens ballot boxes for parliamentary elections with international observers present, marking an unprecedented moment in the war-torn nation’s attempt to rebuild legitimate governance after Assad’s fall. A Nation at the Crossroads The opening...
A Syrian national being held in an Arizona detention center could be sent to a third country. Kamel Maklad fled the civil war in Syria and went to Venezuela. But when his work and residency permit expired, he had to leave. He crossed the border...
DAMASCUS - "I didn't know the salaries the government pays were this high!" Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa joked after more than 100 loyalists arrived at his former rebel base, many pulling up in luxury SUVs. "Have you forgotten you are the sons...
From Russia to the West and NATO According to Colonel Khaled al-Mutlaq, a military researcher, military doctrine is an unwritten constitution that defines the direction of a country’s armed forces and forms the foundation on which modern armies...
DAMASCUS - "I didn't know the salaries the government pays were this high!" Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa joked after more than 100 loyalists arrived at his former rebel base, many pulling up in luxury SUVs. "Have you forgotten you are the sons...
Jokpeme Joseph Omode is the founder and editor-in-chief of Alexa News Nigeria (Alexa.ng), where he leads with vision, integrity, and a passion for impactful storytelling. With years of experience in journalism and media leadership, Joseph has...
Doha: Minister of Endowments of the Syrian Arab Republic HE Mohammad Abu Al Khair Shukri praised Qatar's experience in serving the obligation of zakat during his visit, accompanied by a delegation from the Syria's Highest Fatwa Council, to the...
After years of war and infrastructure collapse, Syria’s Energy Ministry is asking citizens for more time to fix the electricity crisis—but in a nation exhausted by conflict, time itself has become a luxury few can afford. The Weight of War on...
Collectively, these incidents demonstrate the weaponization of sectarianism on university campuses. Spaces meant for learning have become arenas for sectarian incitement, with collusion or inaction from both university authorities and state...
The ninth 2025 global report of The Lancet on health and climate change was released on Oct. 29, 2025. The Lancet Countdown, an annual indicator report led by University College London and produced in strategic partnership with the World Health...
