Optimism swells about Trump’s removal of Syrian terrorism designation

Advocates for fully normalized relations with Damascus are bullish ahead of the US president’s meeting with his Syrian counterpart.

Macron arrives in Syria as first major Western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024.
Manila Standard

Syria’s president finalizes post-Assad parliament

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday finalised the formation of the country’s first post-Assad parliament, which is set to hold its

France to return over €50 million in seized Assad-era assets to Syria

France will return assets worth more than €50 million ($57 million) linked to Syria's ousted Assad regime, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday during a landmark visit to Damascus. The assets
Israel National News

Macron set for historic Syria visit, boosting post-Assad regime

French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit Syria, making him the first Western leader to travel there since the 2024 collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad regime.

Syrian president appoints Netflix star Rozina Lazkani to new parliament: 'Humble experience'

Syria’s president has picked a popular Arab TV actress for the country’s new transitional parliament. Actress Rozina Lazkani, 36, was selected as one of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s 70 appointees to the 210-seat People’s Assembly,

Trump to huddle with Zelensky, Syrian leader at NATO Summit

President Trump will meet Wednesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, during his trip to Turkey for the annual NATO summit. The president leaves for