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Published on May 8, 2025

France and Syria: Macron meets Islamist Leader (Alawites, Christians, and Druze in Fear)

France and Syria: Macron meets Islamist Leader (Alawites, Christians, and Druze in Fear) Murad Makhmudov, Kanako Mita, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Emmanuel Macron of France greeted the Sunni Islamist new leader of Syria (Ahmed al- …

Source: Modern Tokyo Times - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

From rubble to rebirth: A model for Syria’s reconstruction

MENASource May 8, 2025 • 11:53 am ET Print this page From rubble to rebirth: A model for Syria’s reconstruction By Mahmood Alhosain Almost six months have passed since Bashar al-Assad’s regime fell in Syria. The most notable event of this transitional …

Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

UAE Brokers Secret Syria-Israel Talks Amid Major Regional Realignment

Watan-In what has been described as a pivotal shift in the regional political landscape, Reuters revealed that the UAE is actively mediating secret talks between the Syrian regime—now led by newly appointed President Ahmad Al-Sharaa—and the Israeli …

Source: Watan - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Qatar commits $87 million to fund public sector salaries in Syria

Syria has announced that Qatar will provide an $87 million grant, divided over three months and subject to extension, to help cover around one-fifth of public sector salaries. The grant is exempt from international sanctions. Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr …

Source: Middle East Monitor - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

IDF begins operating portable medical facility in Syria's South

The IDF began operating a portable medical facility to treat Syrian Druze in Syria's South, the military said on Thursday. IDF begins operating a portable medical facility in Syria, May 8, 2025. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) The facility is …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on May 8, 2025

Turkish Defense Ministry: Israeli air operations destabilize Syria

Ankara, SANA- Turkish Ministry of Defense affirmed its rejection of Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, stressing that these air operations destabilize Syria. Anadolu Agency quoted ministry sources as saying Thursday, in response to journalists’ questions …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 8, 2025

Turkey says forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq in a week

Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq and Syria over the past week; the defense ministry said on Thursday, continuing attacks in the region after a disarmament call from the PKK leader and a separate accord between U.S.-backed Kurds …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Information Minister discusses with a number of Arab and Gulf production companies, possibility of restoring drama ...

Damascus, SANA- Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa, Minister of Information, discussed on Thursday, with representatives of a number of Arab and Gulf production companies, prospects for cooperation and promising investment opportunities in the field of drama. This step …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 8, 2025

Syrian Interim President Sharaa says Syria is holding talks with Israel to end hostilities

Source: WION - Pro-Government
Published on May 8, 2025

Syria’s New Islamist Rulers Are In Talks With Israel

File image. Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa on May 7 confirmed that his government was engaged in indirect talks with Israel. The talks were first reported by Reuters. Citing three people familiar with the matter, the news agency said that the …

Source: SouthFront - Gov't Propaganda