Al-Sharaa meets Putin as Russia seeks to secure military bases in Syria
Russia aims to preserve its military presence at Hmeimim and Tartus while negotiating relations with new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa after Bashar al-Assad's 2024 ouster.
Syria's leader due to visit Berlin with deportations in focus
German officials will press Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin to step up repatriations of Syrians amid ongoing instability and rights concerns in Syria.
Syria marks a year since fall of Assad as divisions remain DW 12/08/2025
Bashar al-Assad's regime fell after a 14-year conflict, prompting nationwide and diaspora celebrations while leaders call for unity and nationwide reconstruction.
US removes Syrian president from global terrorist' sanctions list
United States and UN removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and interior minister Anas Hasan Khattab from terrorist sanctions lists to ease Syria's reintegration and reconstruction.
Syria's new leader visits Moscow for talks with Putin DW 10/15/2025
Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to reshape Syria–Russia ties, pursue reconstruction and economic cooperation, discuss Russian bases, and seek guarantees against rearming Assad remnants.
Syria seeks to redefine' Russia ties, al-Sharaa tells Putin in Moscow
Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa assured Russian President Vladimir Putin that Damascus will honor all past agreements and seeks to restore and redefine bilateral ties.
Syrian electors vote in indirect polls for first post-Assad parliament
Two-thirds of Syria's new parliament will be selected by electoral colleges and one-third directly appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, drawing criticism as undemocratic.
The Leader Behind the "Biggest Plot Twist in History" Is About to Step on the U.N. Stage
Former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa transformed into a pragmatic statesman who ended Syria's civil war and is now addressing the UN after rapid political reinvention.
Syrian president vows to protect Druze after Israeli strikes on Damascus
Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasized that the protection of the Druze community is a top priority, pledging accountability for those who violate their rights and safety.
At least three killed as Syrian forces raid ISIL hideouts in Aleppo
Syrian authorities reported that they have killed three ISIL fighters and arrested four others in a coordinated operation in Aleppo, marking a significant action against the group.
