Syrian official says parliamentary poll deficient but crucial

The upcoming poll on Sunday to choose Syria’s first post Bashar Al Assad parliament lacks wide representation, but will eventually provide for a more pluralistic legislature as part of a five-year transition from the old regime, a member of an...

Syria set to establish first parliament following fall of Assad

The election is an indirect one, with regional electoral colleges, made up of a combined 6,000 electors, set to pick two-thirds of the 210-seat parliament [LOUAI BESHARA/AFP via Getty Images] Syria will hold an indirect vote on Sunday to establish...

Syria and the “Alternative Authority” Project in the Middle East

In analysing the current Syrian and broader Middle Eastern context, it becomes essential to examine the structural difference between the notion of the “state” and the condition of an “alternative authority” that emerges in its absence. A state...

Damascus Dominance: Why the Capital Captures 80% of Syria’s New Investments

A specialised economic analysis has revealed a striking concentration of new company formations in Syria’s capital and its surrounding countryside during the first half of 2025, raising significant questions about the direction of reconstruction,...

Syrians (but not all) go to the polls to elect the first post-Assad Parliament

Today's headlines: China and India will resume direct flights by October after a five-year hiatus; The South Korean president calls on Pyongyang to resume meetings between families separated by the war; At least eight people killed in four days of...

Syrian Military Delegation Arrives in Moscow Amid Criticism Over Renewed Ties with Russia

A senior delegation from Syria’s Ministry of Defence, led by Chief of the General Staff Maj Gen Ali al-Naasan, arrived in Moscow on Wednesday in a bid to deepen military and security coordination between Damascus and Russia. Though officials have...

World AFP First Jewish candidate in decades stands for Syria legislature

Syrian-American Jew Henry Hamra is running for a seat this Sunday in Syria's first legislature since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. If chosen in the indirect polls, Hamra, whose father was reportedly the last rabbi to leave Syria,...

Photos show Syrians enjoying a night out in Damascus despite some crackdowns

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians enjoy themselves during a night out at a bar in Damascus This is a photo… DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians enjoy themselves during a night out at a bar in Damascus This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors....

Photos show a fun night out in Damascus

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians enjoy themselves during a night out at a bar in Damascus This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,...

Will Syria’s New President Live Up to the World’s Hope? The Signs Aren’t Good

Last week, Ahmad Sharaa became the first Syrian president in 60 years to visit New York for the UN General Assembly’s annual meeting. Bolstered by growing global recognition and newfound confidence, Sharaa deviated from his prepared remarks,...

First Jewish candidate in Syrian elections in decades

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 3 (ANI/TPS): Henri Hamra, a Syrian-American Jew, son of the former Chief Rabbi of Syria, Yosef Hamra, has announced his candidacy for the parliamentary elections, according to the Israeli Public Broadcaster KAN. Syria is...

World News | First Jewish Candidate in Syrian Elections in Decades

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 3 (ANI/TPS): Henri Hamra, a Syrian-American Jew, son of the former Chief Rabbi of Syria, Yosef Hamra, has announced his candidacy for the parliamentary elections, according to the Israeli Public Broadcaster KAN. Syria is...

Photos show Syrians enjoying a night out in Damascus despite some crackdowns (Business)

Ten months after Syrian President Bashar Assad's government was overthrown when Islamist fighters marched into Damascus, many Syrians still go out and party despite some crackdowns over the past months by the country's new rulers. Many...

U.S. May Have Landed Special Forces In Iran Using Air Base In Syria As Stop (Videos)

Illustrative image. (U.S. Air Force) The United States military may have dropped special forces in Iran, or retrieved them from the Islamic Republic, using an air base in Syria as a stop, videos that surfaced online in recent days suggest. One...

Shock claim: Deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia, watchdog reports

Deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad has reportedly been poisoned while living under Vladimir Putin’s protection in Moscow, according to a human rights watchdog. The shocking allegations suggest Assad was rushed to a Russian hospital in critical...

UK synagogue attacker: Briton of Syrian descent from 'nice family'

The attacker who targeted the British synagogue, Jihad al-Shamie, was a British citizen of Syrian descent who liked weightlifting and came from a "nice family", UK media and officials reported Friday. Police late Thursday had named 35-year-old...

AFC U-23 Asian Cup: Qatar drawn in Group B along with Japan, UAE and Syria

The draw for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup placed the Qatari Olympic team in Group B alongside Japan, the UAE, and Syria. The draw, held today at the AFC headquarters in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, placed the host team, Saudi Arabia, at the top...

Qatari-led team signs Syria airport consultancy agreements

The project will be implemented by Qatar’s UCC Holding, along with firms from the US and Turkiye Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access A consortium led by Qatar’s UCC Holding has signed five consultancy and design agreements for the...

IEC President meets Syrian counterpart in Amman

Ammon News - President of the Board of Commissioners of the Independent Election Commission (IEC), Musa Maaita, on Friday, met in Amman with Syrian counterpart Mohammad Taha Al-Ahmad. The meeting was held in conjunction with the IEC's regional...

Syria to establish first post-Assad parliament

Regional bodies to elect most lawmakers on Sunday, Sharaa will appoint remaining one-third Syria will hold an indirect vote on Sunday to establish its first parliament since Bashar al-Assad was ousted, a key step in the transition from his rule...