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Published on May 8, 2025

Turkish Defense Ministry: Israeli air operations destabilize Syria

Ankara, SANA- Turkish Ministry of Defense affirmed its rejection of Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, stressing that these air operations destabilize Syria. Anadolu Agency quoted ministry sources as saying Thursday, in response to journalists’ questions …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 8, 2025

IDF begins operating portable medical facility in Syria's South

The IDF began operating a portable medical facility to treat Syrian Druze in Syria's South, the military said on Thursday. IDF begins operating a portable medical facility in Syria, May 8, 2025. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) The facility is …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on May 8, 2025

Turkey says forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in Syria, Iraq in a week

Turkish forces killed 24 Kurdish militants in northern Iraq and Syria over the past week; the defense ministry said on Thursday, continuing attacks in the region after a disarmament call from the PKK leader and a separate accord between U.S.-backed Kurds …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Information Minister discusses with a number of Arab and Gulf production companies, possibility of restoring drama ...

Damascus, SANA- Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa, Minister of Information, discussed on Thursday, with representatives of a number of Arab and Gulf production companies, prospects for cooperation and promising investment opportunities in the field of drama. This step …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 8, 2025

Syrian Interim President Sharaa says Syria is holding talks with Israel to end hostilities

Source: WION - Pro-Government
Published on May 8, 2025

Syria’s New Islamist Rulers Are In Talks With Israel

File image. Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa on May 7 confirmed that his government was engaged in indirect talks with Israel. The talks were first reported by Reuters. Citing three people familiar with the matter, the news agency said that the …

Source: SouthFront - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 8, 2025

Salam inspects northern Bekaa region and border with Syria

by Naharnet Newsdesk 08 May 2025, 15:16 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday inspected the northern Bekaa region and the border with Syria. Salam started his tour at a security post in Baalbek’s outskirts before moving to the Bou Fares border crossing …

Source: Naharnet - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Paris gives Beirut maps that can help demarcate border with Syria

by Naharnet Newsdesk 08 May 2025, 16:09 Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Thursday met with French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro, who handed him a copy of the documents and maps of the French archive that are related to the Lebanese-Syrian border, the …

Source: Naharnet - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Recession hits markets of northeastern Syria

Markets in areas controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are experiencing a stifling recession, amid a sharp decline in buying and selling activity, coupled with deteriorating living conditions and a lack of solutions. The decline is due to …

Source: Zaman Al Wsl - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Turkey, Israel to resume talks in Azerbaijan to ease tensions over Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Turkey and Israel are set to hold on Thursday a new round of talks in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, with mediation by Azerbaijan, to ease tension over Syria. The discussions will focus on addressing Israeli security …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left