(2025-08-20). Sharaa meets US Congress members in Damascus. newarab.com 
The official SANA news agency reported that Sharaa received a delegation of US senators and members of the US House of Representatives.
(2025-08-19). Iraqi President demands ceasefire in Gaza. plenglish.com During a meeting with ambassadors and heads of Arab and Islamic missions accredited in the country, the president reaffirmed Iraq's firm and consistent stance in support of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. | Rashid condemned the continued aggression against Gaza and described the humanitarian tragedy as a situation that requires a unified Arab and Islamic position to press for an immediate ceasefire, guarantee the delivery of aid, and protect the population. | Also, he reiterated Iraq's firm support for the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination. | He also urged the internationa…
(2025-08-19). Ex-Chavista Lawyer Gains Asylum in Colombia After Venezuela Standoff. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a social media post, Díaz explained that she exited the Colombian Embassy residence in Caracas after Colombia granted her political asylum, as confirmed by Colombia's foreign ministry on August 6. | The lawyer thanked Gustavo Petro's government, Foreign Minister Yolanda Villavicencio, Ambassad…
(2025-08-20). Netanyahu confidant Dermer meets Syrian foreign minister in U.S.-facilitated talks in Paris. haaretz.com Syrian and Israeli officials have been holding U.S.-mediated talks on the conflict in southern Syria's Sweida. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack met with Israeli, Syrian and Druze officials, including Israeli Druze leader Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif…
(2025-08-19). IDF detains Israelis who crossed border into Syria in bid to establish settler outpost. haaretz.com Police say activists, including parents with children, will be questioned. The incident follows several attempts by Israelis to cross into Lebanon. Hundreds of Druze crossed into Syria in July, but only two have been indicted for arms smuggling…