Asaad al-Shaibani

Israel continues attacks on Syria and Lebanon despite US diplomatic efforts.

Israel intensifies attacks on Syria after a meeting between Syrian diplomat and Mossad chief.

Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to de-escalate tensions after an Israeli strike.

Russia reduces its military presence in Syria, handing control to Damascus under a new agreement.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the immediate removal of all Syria sanctions during a Damascus visit, backing the country's new rulers as they pursue post-war economic recovery following over thirteen years of conflict and Assad's December 2024 ouster.

Macron visited Syria to legitimize leader Ahmad al-Sharaa internationally while advancing French business interests, amid coordinated diplomatic efforts by Trump and Israel to secure influence over Syria's future through various regional projects and agreements.

One person was killed and 36 wounded in Damascus blasts during French President Macron's visit.

Syria-France deal on return of looted assets

Macron visits Syria with reconstruction in focus

Macron visits Damascus as first Western leader since Assad's fall

Qatar and Syria agreed to deepen economic cooperation and reconstruction efforts, with Qatar positioning itself as a principal backer of Syria's new government following Assad's collapse, providing financial assistance, infrastructure support, and humanitarian aid.

Syria signals diplomacy with Lebanon after its foreign minister met Hezbollah ally Berri.

The US should not encourage Syria to enter Lebanon

Syria's foreign minister welcomed the European Union's decision to remove several Syrian institutions, including defense and interior ministries, from sanctions while maintaining restrictions on former regime figures, supporting the country's post-Assad transition and reconstruction efforts.

Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani denied any agreement with Germany or European nations to return hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, emphasizing that reconstruction and safe conditions must precede organized repatriation efforts.

The United States removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list on August 24, 2026, eliminating decades-old sanctions to enable post-war reconstruction and foreign investment in the country following Bashar al-Assad's 2024 ouster.

Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease regional tensions.

Syria's foreign minister says the door is open for diplomacy with Israel, urging them to seize a historic opportunity.

Syria allows the UN to probe its former nuclear program, revealing tonnes of material at undisclosed sites.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Damascus for the first time, appealing for international support to rebuild Syria after Assad's fall, while condemning Israeli actions in the Golan Heights as violations of Syrian sovereignty.

Russia and Syria agreed to convert Hmeimim and Tartus bases into joint training centers.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Syria for the first time since 2009, touring Sednaya Prison to highlight decades of regime repression, declaring Syria faces a "moment of opportunity" to rebuild after conflict and establish a stable, inclusive future.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani orchestrated diplomatic breakthroughs across the Middle East and West, securing Syria's removal from the US terrorism list and restoring international relations after decades of Assad regime isolation.

Macron says Syria must not be destabilised after bombs wound 18

France’s Macron makes historic Syria visit after Assad’s ouster

French President Macron visited Syria 18 months post-Assad's fall, signaling France's diplomatic re-engagement with the country and marking a significant shift in Western policy toward the region's new political landscape.

French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Syria in first visit to post-Assad Damascus by EU head

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vows not to surrender any territory to Israel amidst US-backed talks.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Damascus to strengthen bilateral relations with Syria, discussing security cooperation against ISIS, border coordination, trade expansion, and regional stability following improved ties and the June 2025 reopening of the al-Qaim border crossing.

Syria is unwilling to wage war beyond its borders, despite US suggestions to attack Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The European Council fully restored trade relations with Syria by ending a partial suspension of their cooperation agreement, signaling commitment to re-engage diplomatically and support economic recovery following fifteen years of civil war.

The European Union ended its twelve-year partial suspension of its cooperation agreement with Syria, pledging 355 million euros in financial support and planning an investment conference to facilitate economic recovery and Syrian refugee returns.

Israel's strikes may push Syria towards a Mecca defense pact membership, risking encirclement.

Israel và Syria giảm căng thẳng sau cuộc gặp giữa quan chức hai nước.

Israel did not notify the US before striking a Syrian base, according to US envoy Tom Barrack.

Syria says it will maintain control of nuclear material under international supervision.

Syria and Russia reached a deal on the future of Russian military bases in Syria.

Syria and Russia agreed to convert two military bases into joint training centers within three months, allowing Damascus to reclaim strategic assets while Moscow maintains limited presence after losing influence following Assad's 2024 ouster.

Saudi and Syrian foreign ministers met to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in Riyadh on Wednesday.

The U.S. removed Syria from its terrorism sponsor blacklist after nearly five decades, potentially unlocking foreign investment and economic recovery while facilitating Syria's reintegration into global financial systems.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus Monday, becoming the first Western European leader to engage Syria's post-Assad government since December 2024, signaling France's commitment to supporting the nation's reconstruction and international reintegration.

French President Macron visited Damascus in 2026, signing reconstruction agreements with Syrian President Al-Sharaa to revive Syria's economy through investment and infrastructure development, marking France's renewed diplomatic engagement after regional isolation.

Emmanuel Macron Visits Syria, 18 Months After Assad's Fall

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, marking a new era for the country.

US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends Arab Consultative Meeting in Amman and meets counterparts.

The European Union lifted sanctions on seven Syrian government entities, including Defense and Interior Ministries, while extending asset freezes on Assad regime figures until 2027, and reinstated a 1977 cooperation agreement to facilitate Syria's economic recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Syria's Foreign Minister reopened Damascus's embassy in Morocco, establishing a joint business council as the nations restore ties after Syria's regime change in December 2024, marking normalized diplomatic and economic cooperation.