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Syria Announces October 5 Date for Parliamentary Elections

(MENAFN) Syria’s supreme committee for parliamentary elections declared on Sunday that the country will hold voting for its 250-seat People’s Assembly on October 5, marking the first legislative election since the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s...

Disagreement Disrupts Israel, Syria Peace Talks

(MENAFN) Talks between Israel and Syria have recently encountered a critical obstacle, as reported by several sources from a news agency. The dispute centers around Israel’s insistence on establishing a secure passage through Syrian land, which...

Israeli Forces Conduct Raid in Syrian Village

(MENAFN) The Israeli military launched a raid in Syria's southern village of Saida on Sunday, according to reports from Syrian state media. A Syrian news agency, reported that 16 Israeli armored vehicles moved from Tel Abu Ghithar towards Saida,...

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 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...

ICRC president: Path to peace lost when parties fail to preserve human dignity and humanity

Thank you. It’s a great honour to be part of this distinguished panel and very important topic of debate. I was asked to speak about Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen, where millions of civilians are trapped in a relentless cycle of...

Syria Introduces Plan to Resolve Sweida Crisis

(MENAFN) Syrian officials on Tuesday introduced a comprehensive seven-step strategy aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis in the southern province of Sweida, which has faced months of turmoil. During a joint press briefing in Damascus with...

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations

Madame President, Ladies and gentlemen, We stand at the brink of a precipice. International order, as we know it, is challenged in an unprecedented manner, 80 years since the United Nations (UN) emerged out of World War II. Today, we stand before...

Syria’s Economy Encounters Uncertain Revival

(MENAFN) Following over a decade of conflict and global isolation, Syria’s economic landscape is entering a fresh and unpredictable stage. Entire industries were devastated by prolonged warfare, leaving the nation’s infrastructure, currency, and...

Syria, Turkey, Jordan plan to strengthen Regional Cooperation

(MENAFN) Senior officials from Syria, Türkiye, and Jordan convened in Amman on Friday to strengthen regional cooperation and discuss joint transportation initiatives. The meeting focused on expanding road and rail networks, facilitating border...

EU presidents meet Syrian President in NY

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, according to reports. In...

EU Leaders Hold Talks with Syria’s President

(MENAFN) European Council head Antonio Costa and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen sat down Tuesday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. In a shared announcement on the American...

U.S., Syria Discuss Sanctions Relief, Economic Reconnection

(MENAFN) U.S. Treasury and State Department officials met Thursday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Washington, marking the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to the U.S. in over 25 years, the U.S. Treasury Department...

Russian Official Criticizes Lithuanian Defense Minister

(MENAFN) Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene should return to her professional background in legal psychology due to her fear of Russia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a news agency on Saturday. Zakharova mocked...

UN Special Envoy for Syria Steps Down

(MENAFN) UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen revealed on Thursday that he is stepping down from his role due to personal reasons. “I have informed the (UN) secretary-general of my intention to step down after more than six and a half years...

Secretary Noem Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Syria

After careful consideration and deliberation of country conditions, the Secretary issues a termination of TPS status for Syria WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced her decision to cancel the...

BENELUX: 65th anniversary of Benelux Union ― Belgian legal expert makes recommendations for tighter migration rules in Europe ― Belgian minister defies court to refuse accommodation for family ― Eritrean refugees decry reception conditions in…

The prime ministers of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have come together to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the Benelux Union. The former president of the Belgian Constitutional Court has urged European governments...

France Hails Syria-Jordan-U.S. Roadmap to Address Suwayda Crisis

(MENAFN) France on Wednesday voiced strong support for a new plan endorsed by Syria, Jordan, and the United States aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Syria’s Suwayda province, describing it as an "encouraging first step toward long-term...

Arab Nations Voice Support for Roadmap to Address Syria’s Suwayda Crisis

(MENAFN) Arab nations have expressed support for a new roadmap developed by Syria, Jordan, and the US aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in Syria’s southern Suwayda city. The Saudi Foreign Ministry endorsed the plan and reiterated its backing...

Russia Mediates Peace Between Israel, Iran

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that Russia is acting as a mediator between Israel and Iran. He mentioned that West Jerusalem has reached out to Moscow for help in communicating its commitment to peace and its intention to avoid...