UK to give Syria £96m of aid in bid to outsmart Iran, China and Russia

Britain has formally restored diplomatic relations with Syria for the first time in 14 years. It comes as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits Damascus this weekend, eight months after dictator Bashar al-Assad was overthrown. Lammy is the first UK minister …

Emergency workers battle wildfires in Syria

NewsFeedSyria’s Civil Defence teams are battling wildfires sweeping through northeastern Syria, with the coastal region of Latakia among the worst hit. Emergency workers expressed concerns that unexploded ordnance from the war might be contributing to the …

David Lammy first UK minister to visit Syria since 2011 uprising

Foreign Secretary David Lammy has become the first UK minister to visit Syria since the uprising that led to the country's civil war began 14 years ago. Lammy met Syria's interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa eight months after the collapse of the …

Why Israel should not trust Syria’s new leadership, or the peace being promised - opinion

31,000 Jordanian trucks entered Syria since Assad’s fall

The Jordanian General Customs Department announced that the number of Jordanian trucks entering Syria from December 16, 2024, to July 2, 2024, reached approximately 31,434. According to what was reported by the Jordanian Customs Department, the …

UK re-establishes diplomatic ties with Syria after 13 years, announces David Lammy

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that the country would re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria after a years-long civil war. The announcement came during Lammy’s visit to Damascus read more The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, David …

Conditions for a deal with Syria

As talks with Syria's new regime reportedly advance, it is crucial to include two key elements in any future peace agreement, alongside appropriate security arrangements and reaffirming Israel's permanent sovereignty over the Golan Heights. The …

Türkiye Reasserts its Red Lines in Syria

Türkiye has redrawn its red lines in Syria, firmly rejecting any move to legitimize organizations it labels as terrorist, while pledging support for efforts that could secure a stable and prosperous future for Syria, including Washington’s proposal for …

Britain resumes diplomatic ties with Syria during its 1st ministerial visit in 14 years

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday became the first UK minister to visit Damascus in 14 years, meeting with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani as part of a high-profile visit aimed at bolstering regional security. “ …

Syria Sets Entry Fees for Private Vehicles Crossing via Turkey

The General Authority for Land and Sea Border Crossings in Syria has set new fees for private vehicles entering the country through all land crossings with Turkey. According to a statement obtained by Enab Baladi on Saturday, July 5, the following will …