Syria reopens embassy in London after more than a decade Syria’s foreign minister has reopened the country’s embassy in London after more than a decade The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Syria's foreign minister visits Lebanon as both nations seek to rebuild ties after Assad's ouster Syria’s foreign minister has arrived in Lebanon’s capital in what observers say could mark a breakthrough in relations between the two neighbors The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025
Turkish FM says sides are close to a Gaza ceasefire agreement Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says talks on bringing an end to the war in Gaza are on the verge of reaching a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Syria, Jordan, US unveil plan to restore security in Suwayda after violence The latest initiative comes weeks after more than 250 were killed in sectarian violence in southern Syrian province. Al Jazeera · Sep 16, 2025
Syria, Jordan, US agree on plan to restore stability in Sweida after deadly clashes Syria, Jordan, and the United States have agreed on a plan to restore security in southern Syria The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Israel and Kurdish fighters should stop destabilising Syria, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan says Since Islamist-led insurgents ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in a rebel offensive in December, the interim government in Damascus has struggled to maintain stability and heal the wounds of the nearly 14-year civil war. Euronews · Aug 13, 2025
Syria wants Russia 'by our side,' foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani says in Moscow Despite having been on opposite sides of the battle lines during the civil war, the new rulers in Damascus, headed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharra, have taken a pragmatic approach to relations with Moscow. Euronews · Jul 31, 2025
New Syrian foreign minister attends UN Security Council in first US appearance since Assad's fall Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani attended a U.N. Security Council briefing after raising his country’s new flag at the international body The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025
Syria's foreign minister to appear at UN Security Council in first US visit since al-Assad's fall The Trump administration has yet to officially recognise the current Syrian government, led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, an Islamist former insurgent who led the offensive that toppled Assad. Euronews · Apr 25, 2025
Middle East latest: Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas drops new demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Thursday his Cabinet won’t meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down from what it called a “last minute crisis.” The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Damascus after 13 years of war Bilal Eksi, CEO of the national carrier, confirmed the news on X The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands in Syria's capital The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025