(2025-10-05). Syrian authorities find mass grave of civilians east of Homs. newarab.com 
The discovery, made on Saturday in the Al-Mukharram area of rural eastern Homs, came after local residents alerted authorities to suspicious burial sites near a former pro-Assad militia-run prison. | Security forces reportedly found more than nine bodies in the area, though the total number of victims is still being determined as excavations continue. | The remains were located near the village of Abu Hakfa, wh…
(2025-10-05). Syrians cast ballots in post-Assad parliament vote. newarab.com 
Members of Syria's electoral colleges will gather on Sunday to vote for new lawmakers, a milestone in the country's shift away from
(2025-10-05). Susan Watkins: Israel after Fordow. newleftreview.org Netanyahu is building on the obliteration of Gaza to launch an external offensive across multiple fronts, aiming at cantonization in Lebanon and Syria, and regime change, if not state break-up, in Iran. What explains the West's political investment in an Israeli-centric Middle East, on conspicuous display during June's Twelve-Day War?
(2025-10-05). Syria to select post-Assad parliamentary members in process deemed undemocratic. scmp.com Syria will select members of its first post-Assad parliament on Sunday in a process criticised as undemocratic, with a third of the members appointed by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. | The assembly's formation is set to consolidate the power of Sharaa, whose Islamist forces led a coalition that toppled long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December after more than 13 years of civil war and five decades of one-family rule.
(2025-10-05). Abductions and murders of minorities escalate despite al-Sharaa's UN pledges. tehrantimes.com The murder and abduction of religious minorities in Syria has accelerated in the wake of self-appointed President Ahmad al-Sharaa's speech at the UN General Assembly in New York late last month, The Cradle reported.
(2025-10-05). Al-Sharaa hails Syria's parliament election as 'historic'. newarab.com 
Sharaa, who came to power after his Islamist forces overthrew the Assad regime in December, was speaking at the National Library Centre in Damascus, where dozens of voters lined up to cast their b…
(2025-10-05). Belarusian ambassador takes part in digital forum in Astana. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation took part in the international technology forum Digital Bridge 2025, which gathered leaders of the digital industry, investors, and experts from over 100 countries in Astana.
(2025-10-05). Iranian, Saudi officials consult on enhancing bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) — The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported a meeting between the Iranian ambassador to Riyadh and a senior Saudi diplomat to discuss enhancing bilateral relations.
(2025-10-05). Belarus, Bahrain identify ways to boost business contacts. eng.belta.by The ceremony was held via video conference. The minister of foreign affairs of Bahrain wished the ambassador success in his mission.
(2025-10-05). Ambassador: Close relationship between leaders is key to Belarus-Uzbekistan partnership. eng.belta.by "Despite the geographical distance, cooperation between our states is developing dynamically. The peoples of our two friendly nations are very close and have much in common, rooted in our shared history," the diplomat stated.
(2025-10-05). Iran, Norway explore cooperation on renewable energy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Senior Iranian and Norwegian officials discussed expanding cooperation in renewable energy and electricity grid management during a meeting between Norway's ambassador to Tehran and the head of Iran's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
(2025-10-05). Araghchi meets envoys, heads of foreign missions in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi met with ambassadors, chargés d'affaires, and heads of foreign and international missions based in Tehran on Sunday to discuss bilateral and international issues.