syria
Violent Israeli raids on outskirts of Damascus, ground incursion in Daraa and Quneitra
Middle East
February 26, 2025
Violent Israeli raids on outskirts of Damascus, ground incursion in Daraa and Quneitra
Israeli warplanes launched four raids on military sites on the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus, early Wednesday morning,…
Syria’s new President receives invitation from Sisi to attend emergency Arab summit
Egypt
February 24, 2025
Syria’s new President receives invitation from Sisi to attend emergency Arab summit
The official Syrian news agency SANA reported on Sunday that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa received an official invitation from Egyptian…
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Middle East
February 13, 2025
‘Everything is better than before’: How Syria is reopening to tourists
Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in…
Egypt FM discusses situation in Gaza with Marco Rubio
Egypt
February 11, 2025
Egypt FM discusses situation in Gaza with Marco Rubio
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio on Monday at the US State Department…
Sisi congratulates Ahmed al-Sharaa on assuming presidency of Syria
Egypt
February 1, 2025
Sisi congratulates Ahmed al-Sharaa on assuming presidency of Syria
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday congratulated Ahmed al-Sharaa on assuming the presidency of Syria during its transitional phase.…
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
Middle East
February 1, 2025
Assad cousin notorious for role in suppressing protests in Syria arrested
CNN — A cousin of the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad who was involved in suppressing the protests that started…
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Middle East
January 30, 2025
Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period
Syria CNN — Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s…
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry refutes rumors about closing embassy in Syria
Egypt
January 13, 2025
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry refutes rumors about closing embassy in Syria
The spokesperson for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, denied rumors about the closure of the Egyptian embassy in…
FM hails deep Egyptian-Saudi ties
Egypt
January 13, 2025
FM hails deep Egyptian-Saudi ties
RIYADH, Jan 12 (MENA) – Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty hailed on Sunday the…
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece call for comprehensive political process in Syria and respect for its sovereignty
Egypt
January 9, 2025
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece call for comprehensive political process in Syria and respect for its sovereignty
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece have asserted that the current phase in Syria’s history requires a concerted effort by the Syrian…