(2025-04-22). Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa, Bangladesh's Muhammed Yunus in Time 100 List 2025. ummid.com Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa and Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government Muhammed Yunus have made to the Time 100 — The Most Influential People of 2025 list along with U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
(2025-04-22). Ex-Israeli envoy says Israel should not attend Pope Francis's funeral. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ Israel's former ambassador to Italy, Dror Eydar, has accused the late Pope Francis of anti-Semitism and called on the Israeli government not to attend the pontiff's funeral.
(2025-04-22). U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult" : former deputy PM. xinhuanet.com Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
(2025-04-21). De Facto Occupation: Israel's Security Zone Strategy. counterpunch.org 
In recent months, the Israeli Defense Forces have been much taken by a term that augurs poorly for peaceful accord in the Middle East. "Security zones" are being seized in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria. Land is, for claimed reasons of self-defence, being appropriated with brazen assuredness.It is hard, however, to see this latest
(2025-04-21). Syria, Qatar discuss boosting cooperation and exchanging expertise. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA- Interior Minister, Anas Khattab, met Monday in Damascus a Qatari delegation, headed by Commander of Security Assistance Force of Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Abdul Wahab Al-Muhannadi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance security and police cooperation, exchange expertise in fields of joint work in a way …
(2025-04-21). U.S. congressman Marlin Stutzman: our visit to Syria was an incredible experience. sana.sy Washington, SANA- U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman described the visit of a congressional delegation to Syria as "an incredible experience" and hard to put into words, expressing his gratitude to the Syrian people for their generosity and hospitality. In a statement posted on social media after his return to the United States, Stutzman said "The Syrians …
(2025-04-21). Civil defense eliminates dozens of unexploded ordnances, including 13 cluster bombs. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- Over the past few days, Syrian Civil Defense engineering teams have eliminated dozens of unexploded ordnance from the remains of the ousted regime's bombing campaigns in various parts of Syria. On its telegram channel, CDF stated that among the 13 munitions destroyed were cluster bombs, one of the most dangerous types of unexploded …
(2025-04-21). President al-Sharaa receives US congressman Marlin Stutzman. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA-President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa, received on Monday U.S. congressman Marlin Stutzman at the people's palace of Damascus. ⚪ | Mazen Eyon…
(2025-04-21). Saudi Arabia, Egypt call for preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty. sana.sy Riyadh, SANA-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt on Monday called for preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty, condemning the Israeli violations of Syrian territory. Al-Ahram Gate site said the two sides held a meeting by the political follow-up and consultation committee between the two countries in Riyadh, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister …
(2025-04-21). Al-Khulaifi: Qatar will discuss with Washington easing and lifting sanctions imposed on Syria. sana.sy Doha, SANA- Qatari Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad al Khulaifi announced on Monday that several issues related to Syria will be discussed during the upcoming visit of a Qatari delegation to the United States. Al-Khulaifi said in a statement to AFP that the delegation will seek during their visit to …
(2025-04-21). Restoration and rehabilitation of about 70 schools in various governorates since liberation. sana.sy 
(2025-04-21). US Lawmakers Meet Syria's New President as Sanctions Come Under Review. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). Is Ethnic Cleansing part of the Ethics of the Great Powers? thealtworld.com The early inhabitants of the Levant are threatened with extinction. Christianity is in danger of ending in the world. | Maria Saadeh, a former member of the Syrian parliament (under the Assad leadership) — an architect and designer. In 2020, she founded her Nonprofit Association for Social Development "Houna Hawyati", focusing on enhancing the Syrian identity on social, economic and cultural levels. | In March 2015, a member of the Syrian parliament,
(2025-04-21). Syria: What New Structures of the State Are Needed? transcend.org 16 Apr 2025 – With the end of the long dictatorship of Bachar al-Assad and the naming of Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as President, there is a need for the Syrians to consider the structures of the state.
(2025-04-21). IDF Chief Tours Occupied Syria, Says Long-Term Control 'Vital'. news.antiwar.com IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Israeli-occupied area of southwest Syria on Sunday, speaking with commanders and approving new orders to continue the military operations against the area into the future, suggesting a long-term stay is the plan. Israel invaded Syria in December, following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing power from the …
(2025-04-21). New US Ambassador to Israel Backs Israel's Total Blockade on Gaza. news.antiwar.com Mike Huckabee, the US's new ambassador to Israel, responded to the World Health Organization (WHO) asking him to pressure Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza by shifting the blame to Hamas, backing Israel's collective punishment of the civilian population of Gaza. "What I would like to suggest is that we work together on putting …
(2025-04-21). Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to president of Israel. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the State of Israel Yuri Yaroshevich presented credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The ceremony was followed by a private meeting, during which the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda.
(2025-04-21). US Delegation Discusses Post-Assad Sanctions and Iranian Influence in al-Sharaa Meeting. themedialine.org
(2025-04-21). Russian Foreign Minister meets with ambassadors of OIC member states. tvbrics.com 
Russia was granted observer status in the organisation in 2005…
(2025-04-21). German parliament excludes Russia from ceremony marking victory over the Nazis. defenddemocracy.press By Peter Schwarz 17 April 2025 The German Parliament (Bundestag) has excluded the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus from the main commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on May 8. The parliamentary administration based its decision on a recommendation from the Foreign Ministry led by Green Party politician …
(2025-04-21). President al-Sharaa Meets with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. sana.sy
(2025-04-21). Health Ministry launches vaccination promotion campaign for children under 5 years of age. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Health launched Monday a comprehensive national vaccination promotion campaign to follow up on children who have missed vaccinations, from newborns up to 5 years of age. | The campaign will continue until the 30th of this month, across various governorates. ⚪ Rafah al-Allouni/ Ruaa al-Jazaeri…
(2025-04-21). Journalists Union appreciates efforts by Interior and Information Ministries to handle assault on journalist in Damascus. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- The Journalists Union has expressed its appreciation for the Ministries of Interior and Information for their swift response and the efforts exerted in handling the assault incident that targeted journalist Mohammad al-Ibrahim, an employee of the General Authority for Radio and Television, while he was on his way to work in Damascus, and …
(2025-04-21). Daraa Security Directorate seizes large quantity of weapons inside vehicle headed for Sweida. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Interior has announced that the Daraa Security Directorate seized a large quantity of weapons and ammunition inside a vehicle and arrested its driver while attempting to smuggle them to Sweida Governorate. The seized items included anti-tank missiles, heavy machine guns and Katyusha rockets, in addition to large quantities of ammunition. …
(2025-04-21). Economy and Industry Ministry licenses 345 industrial facilities in Q1 of current year. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Economy and Industry has announced the issuance of industrial licenses for 345 facilities across various sectors during the first quarter of the current year. These facilities are projected to create 4,242 job opportunities upon commencement of operations. According to the ministry's official Telegram channel, the licensed projects include 76 food processing …
(2025-04-21). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.