Syria
Syrian Interim President Seeks Extradition of Bashar al-Assad During Historic Moscow Visit
Oct 15, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to request Russia's extradition of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, who faces war crimes allegations. The diplomatic meeting with President Putin will also address bilateral relations, Russian military bases in Syria, and economic investments amid uncertain Russian-Syrian relations following Assad's December ouster.
Syria's Controversial Parliamentary Formation: First Post-Assad Legislature Faces Democratic Legitimacy Questions
Oct 06, 2025 02:43 am CST
Syria's first post-Assad parliament takes shape through a contested selection process where interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa will directly appoint one-third of lawmakers. Critics highlight democratic deficits as Kurdish and Druze regions remain excluded, raising concerns about representation and legitimacy in Syria's challenging political transition after 13 years of civil war.
Ahmad al-Sharaa To Become 1st Syrian President To Attend UN Meet In 60 years
Sep 22, 2025 06:06 pm CST
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the UN General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six decades.
Netanyahu Confirms Progress In Syria Talks, But Says Security Deal Still Far off
Sep 21, 2025 09:28 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there has been progress on a security deal with Syria but an agreement was not imminent.
The Bitter Relationship Between Israel And Arab States
Sep 15, 2025 04:48 pm CST
Israel's bombing of Qatar last week risks a new breach with Arab states who are meeting on Monday, opening another chapter in a fractious history since Israel's creation in 1948 marked by repeated wars and periods of frosty peace.