(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). 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). 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).
(2025-10-04). Israel arrests three Syrians in Daraa amid intensified raids. newarab.com 
The raid, which lasted around an hour, took place in the village of Jamla, located in the countryside of the The incursion saw Israeli soldiers raid the village's streets, the depl…
(2025-10-04). How Syria's post-Assad election works and who can vote. newarab.com 
The election comes amid public disillusionment, ongoing violence, and the exclusion of large parts of the country from the process. | The New Arab takes a closer look at elections that could indicate…
(2025-10-04). Iran' accredited envoy submits credentials to Mongolian pres. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) — Iran's Accredited Ambassador Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli submitted his credentials to Mongolia's President Khàºrelsàºkh Ukhnaa on Saturday.
(2025-10-04). Hedges Report: NPC Australia Caves To Israel Lobby, Cancels Talk. popularresistance.org I was scheduled to give a talk at the National Press Club of Australia on Oct. 20 called "The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists." It was to focus on the amplification of Israeli lies in the press, which most reporters know are lies, betraying Palestinian colleagues who are slandered, targeted and killed by Israel. But, perhaps inadvertently proving my point, the chief executive of the press club, Maurice Reilly, cancelled the event. | The announcement of my talk disappeared from the web site. Reilly said "that in the interest of balancing out our program we will withdraw our offer." The Israeli Ambassador, reti…