Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms talks with Israel amid soaring tensions

Syrian’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says his government has engaged in indirect talks with Israel in an attempt to ease escalating tensions between the two nations, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday. The announcement comes after an escalation in …

Macron Criticises Israeli Airstrike In Syria 'Bad Practice'

(MENAFN- IANS) Paris, May 8 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised Israeli strikes in Syria, warning such actions would not guarantee "Israel's long-term security". He made the remarks on Wednesday during a joint press …

Qatar to provide Syria with monthly payments for salaries, minister says

Qatar to provide Syria with monthly payments for salaries, minister says

CAIRO (Reuters) – Qatar is set to provide Syria with $29 million monthly for three months that can be extended to pay salaries, the Syrian finance minister said in a statement on Wednesday. (Reporting by Jaidaa Taha and Yomna Ehab; Editing by Chris Reese) …

Israel supports the Druze in Syria to sow divisions

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has occupied more territory in Syria, under a pretext of defending the Druze, a minority in Syria. The UN's special envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, called for an …

World News | Syria's Leader Says His Country is Holding Indirect Talks with Israel to Avert Escalation

Paris, May 8 (AP) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control. He spoke on his first visit to Europe since taking office in January, and as he …

France’s Macron wants EU to end Syria sanctions

Syria's interim President, Mr Ahmed al-Sharaa, waving next to French President Emmanuel Macron, upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 7.PHOTO: AFP PARIS - France’s President said on May 7 he would urge the EU to end sanctions on Syria …

Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa

Syria interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday evening, in his first official visit to Europe since taking office following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. For …

UAE said to set up backchannel talks between Israel and Syria’s new regime

The United Arab Emirates last month set up a backchannel for talks between Israel and Syria, three people familiar with the matter said Wednesday, as Syria’s new rulers seek regional help to manage an increasingly hostile relationship with their southern …

Ahmed al-Sharaa confirms Syria and Israel in indirect deconfliction talks

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said that his government was holding "indirect talks" with Israel to calm tensions between the two countries, following devastating Israeli strikes taking place since December. "There are indirect talks (with …