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Syria, Italian Sant’Egidio group discuss health cooperation

Syrian Health Minister Musab al‑Ali met with a delegation from Italy’s Sant’Egidio Community to discuss strengthening cooperation in the health sector and improving services for citizens, the ministry said. The…

Syria aviation chief sees repeal of U.S. sanctions as opening for sector revival

Syria’s civil aviation authority welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the Caesar Act, saying the move could mark the first real opening for the country’s aviation sector…

Energy: Syria signs World Bank deal to rehabilitate power grid

Syria has signed the final document for a power‑grid rehabilitation project with the World Bank, marking the institution’s first initiative in the country in nearly four decades, Finance Minister Mohamed…

Explosion at wedding in Syria’s Daraa injures 33

Thirty‑three people were injured Friday evening when an explosion struck a wedding celebration in the town of Abidin in western Daraa, Syria’s state news agency reported. Children were among the…

Experts say repeal of U.S. Caesar Act could boost Syria’s economy

Syrian experts said the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the Caesar Act could mark a turning point for the country’s economy, opening the way for new investment and…

Projectiles Land Near Damascus Airport, No Casualties Reported

Three unidentified projectiles landed near Mezzeh Military Airport west of the Syrian capital Tuesday evening, state media reported. The state-run SANA news agency said there were no casualties or material…

Syria Marks First Anniversary of Political Transition With Major Military Parade in Damascus

Syria’s interim authorities staged one of the largest military parades in recent years on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the country’s political transition. The event took place along…

Syrian Petroleum Company signs deals with Saudi firms, hosts major energy exhibition in Damascus

The Syrian Petroleum Company signed four agreements Tuesday with Saudi firms covering technical support and oil and gas field development, the Ministry of Energy said. Officials said the signing, held…

Explosion Reported in Damascus Ahead of Anniversary of Assad’s Ouster

An explosion shook central Damascus on Sunday, local media reported, as Syrians prepared to mark the first anniversary of President Bashar al-Assad’s collapse. Witnesses said the blast occurred near the…

UN Security Council Makes Rare Visit to Syria After Assad’s Ouster

A United Nations Security Council delegation made a rare visit to Syria on Thursday, marking the first high‑level engagement with Syrian authorities since the ouster of former President Bashar al‑Assad…

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