Syria Launches New National Visual Identity

The Syrian government has unveiled a new national visual identity, which includes a revised national emblem and changes to other sovereign visual symbols. The launch took place during a ceremony at the People’s Palace in Damascus on Thursday evening, July …

Top diplomat says US may further ease sanctions against Syria

WASHINGTON, July 4. /TASS/. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted that Washington may further ease sanctions against Syria, the State Department press service reported following the top diplomat’s telephone conversation with his Syrian …

US backs Syria-Israeli talks, disarmament of Resistance: NYT

Syria is in high-level talks with "Israel" to restore calm, backed by US efforts under Trump’s administration. Discussions include normalization, foreign fighters, and sanctions relief. Damascus and Tel Aviv are engaged in high-level talks aimed …

Over 12,000 IDPs in NE Syria return home since Assad’s fall

HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – An official from the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (AANES) told North Press on Thursday that more than 12,000 displaced people have returned to their areas of origin since the collapse of the al-Assad …

Can Trump help repair Israeli ties with Lebanon, Syria?

While the dust is still settling after the 12-day-war between Iran, Israel and the US, diplomacy across the Middle East is on the rise.  According to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "the victory [over Iran] opens the path to …

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Syria

7/3/2025 Syria (International Christian Concern) — The White House this week announced the official easing of sanctions on Syria, a move that follows an in-person meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in …

Austria deports man to Syria for first time in 15 years

Austria has returned a Syrian with a criminal conviction to his birth country in what it described as the first such deportation since the fall of the Assad regime. “The deportation carried out today is part of a strict and thus fair asylum policy,” …

Fertilizers in Syria: A contract with a Russian company wastes public funds

An investment contract between the former regime's government and a Russian company called STG sparked widespread controversy after the discovery of serious violations that accompanied the agreement, leading to the waste of public funds and depriving …

Norway removes sanctions on Syria: What to know

Norway announced the lifting of its sanctions on Syria on Wednesday, mirroring moves by the European Union and United States as Syria’s transitional government seeks help in rebuilding the economy. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said most …

A drone show in Unknown Soldier Square in Damascus celebrates the launch of Syria’s new visual identity.