Syrian Airlines launches first flights to Tripoli

Syrian Airlines began Sunday operating flights to Mitiga Airport in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, after years of suspension. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the launching of flights by Syrian Airlines to Mitiga reflects the...

Syria and Italy explore enhancing cooperation to confront disasters in the Mediterranean basin

Damascus, SANA – Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, discussed with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Italian Embassy in Damascus, Stefano Ravanian, ways to enhance cooperation between Syria and Italy in confronting...

Syria’s state news agency SANA to relaunch with new vision on Aug. 20

Syria’s official news agency SANA is set to relaunch with a new structure and editorial vision on Aug. 20, following an overhaul that began after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime late last year, its director general said. As part of the...

Syria's Sharaa Government Preps 50,000 Troops For Large Anti-Kurd Offensive In Northeast

Authored by Jason Ditz via AntiWar.com, The Islamist Syrian government is trying to give the impression they support peaceful unity in Syria, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa saying he believed Syria should be unified by some sort of understanding...

Syria documents 63 mass graves and up to 300,000 missing persons

2025-08-18T19:57:01+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus Syria’s Commission for the Missing announced on Monday that more than 63 mass graves have been documented across the country, with estimates of missing persons...

Syrian authorities: Farouq Abu Bakr assassin confesses

By Saad al-Yaziji AZAZ, Syria (North Press) – Syrian authorities announced on Monday that the suspect involved in the assassination of Farouq Abu Bakr, a commander within the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA), has voluntarily surrendered....

Severe Drought And Wheat Shortage Pose Major Test For Syria’s New Leadership

Syria is confronting the threat of a food crisis after its worst drought in 36 years cut wheat output by about 40%, placing further strain on the country’s cash-strapped government, which has so far failed to secure large-scale imports. Around...

Education Ministry and UNICEF discuss a mechanism for assessing school buildings in Syria.

Damascus, SANA – The Director of School Buildings at the Syrian Ministry of Education, Engineer Mohammed Al-Hanoun, discussed on Monday the state of school buildings and the mechanisms for their restoration and rehabilitation with a delegation...

Qatar leading humanitarian partner in supporting Syria's reconstruction

Qatar continues its support for the Syrian people through a wide range of humanitarian and development projects carried out by its official and charitable institutions across various Syrian governorates. These efforts aim to strengthen the...

Over 300,000 Syrians may have gone missing during Assad regime

The head of Syria's commission for missing persons says more than 300,000 people could have gone missing during decades of Assad family rule. "Our estimates of the number of missing range between 120,000 and 300,000 people, and it could be more,"...

Qatar continues its support for Syria’s reconstructions

QNA Damascus The State of Qatar continues its support for the Syrian people through a wide range of humanitarian and development projects carried out by its official and charitable institutions across various Syrian governorates. The efforts aim...

Historic drought, wheat shortage to test Syria leadership

DUBAI: Syria faces a potential food crisis after the worst drought in 36 years slashed wheat production by around 40 percent, squeezing the country’s cash-strapped government, which has been unable to secure large-scale purchases. Around three...

Israeli patrol advances into Syria’s Quneitra

2025-08-18T20:52:45+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus An Israeli patrol advanced on Monday from Tel Ahmar base toward the towns of Kudneh and Ain Ziwan in Syria’s Quneitra countryside, Shafaq News correspondent...

Israeli activists briefly cross Syria border in bid to establish settlement

A group of settler activists including young children crossed the border into Syria on Monday in an attempt to establish a new settlement in land currently held by the Israel Defense Forces. The military said troops were dispatched to the scene,...

Syria, Arab Town Organization explore Syrian Cities’ International Presence

Damascus, SANA – Minister of Local Administration and Environment, Eng. Mohammad Anjarani, discussed with Secretary-General of the Arab Towns Organization, Abdulrahman al-Asfour, ways to consolidate the presence of Syrian cities in regional and...

Al-Falih: Tadawul to carry out feasibility study on operating Damascus Stock Exchange

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange) has launched preparations for a comprehensive feasibility study on establishing and operating a Damascus Stock Exchange....

Syria's Wheat Crisis: Drought And Shortage Challenge New Leadership

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Syria faces a potential food crisis after the worst drought in 36 years slashed wheat production by around 40 per cent, squeezing the country's cash-strapped government, which has been unable to secure large-scale...

Syria commission says more than 300,000 may have gone missing since 1970s

Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss Investment Development and Industrial Cooperation

Riyadh, SANA- Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, discussed on Monday with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef means of enhancing bilateral cooperation and developing investments...

Syria: Food crisis concerns amid low wheat production, drought

More than 2.5 million tons of wheat are needed to be imported in order to alleviate a hunger crisis in Syria [Getty/file photo] Syria faces a potential food crisis after the worst drought in 36 years slashed wheat production by around 40 percent,...