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Syria Kicks Off First Parliamentary Elections Since Assad's Fall

(MENAFN) Syria's transitional government initiated the country's first parliamentary elections on Sunday since the December ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. This marks a pivotal step in Syria's ongoing post-conflict political...

Right To Play International Names Jessie Thomson as President and CEO

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ms. Thomson brings 20 years of experience spanning multiple sectors including the Canadian federal public service, the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, and the...

Syria begins first elections for its People’s Assembly

(MENAFN) Syria commenced voting for its People’s Assembly on Sunday, marking the nation’s first parliamentary elections since the collapse of the previous regime, according to reports. Accredited electoral centers across the country opened to...

Syria Launches First Post-Assad Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria officially kicked off its parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a significant step in the country's political transition following the collapse of the Assad regime. According to a local news agency, accredited electoral centers...

Violent Clashes Erupt Between Syrian, Kurdish Forces in Aleppo

(MENAFN) A member of Syria’s internal security forces was killed Monday during violent clashes with Kurdish-led fighters in two northern Aleppo districts, escalating already fraught tensions between the transitional Syrian government and the...

Clashes erupt among Kurdish fighters, SDF, government forces in Syria

(MENAFN) Violent fighting broke out Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to multiple media reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

UN stresses importance of creating Syria’s interim body

(MENAFN) The United Nations has described the creation of an interim governing body and legislature in Syria as “an important step” in addressing the country’s urgent priorities during its transitional phase. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told...

Clashes erupt in Syria between Democratic forces, Kurdish fighters

(MENAFN) Violent confrontations broke out on Monday night in Aleppo between Kurdish fighters, including members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), and government troops, according to reports. At least seven people were killed and dozens more...

Syria’s children return to school after 14 years of conflict

DAMASCUS, Syria, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This month marks a turning point for Syria’s children. After more than a decade of crisis and disrupted education, a powerful shift is underway—a movement to bring children not just back into...

UN Chief, Syrian Leader Hold Talks on Syria's Political Future

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Wednesday to discuss Syria’s ongoing political transition, according to a statement released by Guterres' office. During the talks, Guterres emphasized the...

Three Madison County Virginia Properties Near Shenandoah National Park Set for Auction Announces Nicholls Auction Mktg

Renovated Mtn Home on 3± Ac, Wooded Building Lot on 3± Ac & Barn/Potential Residence on .6± Ac Near Shenandoah Natl' Park Set For Auction in Madison County VA FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, October 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nicholls...

Sweden adjusts development assistance to Syria to support reconstruction and returns

SWEDEN, October 3 - Published 03 October 2025 The Government has decided to make changes to Sweden’s development assistance to Syria in order to adapt it to developments in the country since the fall of the Assad regime. The change means that it...

Sweden nominates Jesper Brodin as candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of...

Germany Nabs Syrian Militia Leader Over Crimes Against Humanity

(MENAFN) German authorities confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of a Syrian national accused of orchestrating atrocities during the early months of Syria's civil war. Anwar S., a key figure in a pro-regime militia, stands accused of crimes against...

Syrian leader urges for global support to rebuild Syria

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Ahmad Al-Sharaa the Syrian Leader stated that his nation is recovering from years of conflict, urging the international society to help in the journey. During his landmark appearance at the UN General Assembly, which is the...

Syrian Leader pledges to rebuild Syria after decades of war

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that Syria is in the process of rebuilding after years of conflict, urging the international community to back the reconstruction efforts. “Syria today is rebuilding itself, and as a...

Syria’s Leader Urges World Backing in Rebuilding War-Torn Syria

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa delivered a landmark address to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, announcing that Syria is entering a new phase of reconstruction and urging international partners to back the war-torn nation’s...

Syria’s President Calls for Backing Rebuilding Efforts

(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his nation is undergoing a process of reconstruction after years of devastating conflict, appealing to the global community for assistance in this endeavor. “Syria today is...

Syria Sets October 5 for Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria will conduct parliamentary elections on October 5, marking the first such vote since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year, the country's electoral commission confirmed on Sunday. The commission announced that elections...

Syria Grapples with Wildfires in Latakia Countryside

(MENAFN) Syria Civil Defense reported Monday that firefighting crews remain engaged in efforts to suppress widespread wildfires in the Latakia countryside, located in the western part of the country. According to a statement from the agency,...