The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. For the first time, Syrian interim authorities have been invited, together with representatives of the United Nations, Syria's neighbouring states and other regional partners.
Syria's interim president signed a temporary constitution on Thursday, establishing Islamist rule for a five-year transitional period, along with rights for women, freedom of expression and justice for Assad victims.
Turkey's foreign minister, defence minister and the head of the national intelligence agency are in Syria on a working visit.
A train collided with a minibus at an unauthorised crossing in northern Egypt, leaving eight dead and 12 injured. The crash occurred in Ismailia province, with victims, including children, taken to hospital. One child remains in critical condition.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has not ruled out negotiations with the US but insists they must be on equal footing. He warned that talks under pressure would be futile, as Supreme Leader Khamenei reiterated that negotiations with Washington would only worsen sanctions.
Militants wearing suicide bombs held hostages on a train hijacked in Balochistan, Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, threatening to execute hostages unless political prisoners are released. The attack, which killed several, complicates ongoing rescue efforts.
Syria’s Islamist-led government declared on Monday that it had completed military operations against a growing insurgency by Bashar al-Assad loyalists, as Western governments called for accountability over reports of hundreds of civilians killed in sectarian violence.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) signed an agreement with Syria’s interim government on Monday to integrate its civilian and military institutions into the state, marking a significant shift in the country’s post-war landscape.
President Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday that Türkiye is advising Syrian authorities to help de-escalate tensions, while welcoming interim Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa’s commitment to punishing those responsible for the violence.
The Syrian Defense Ministry has declared the end of its operation against loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Over 1,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed during the fighting. Public services are resuming, and an investigation into the violence is underway.
Syria’s leader Ahmed Sharaa vowed on Sunday to pursue those responsible for violent clashes between loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad and the country’s new rulers. He warned that foreign powers were fueling unrest and pledged accountability for those exceeding their authority.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji participates in a meeting with delegates from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq to discuss security cooperation and regional developments in Amman, Jordan, on March 9, 2025.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran will not be pressured into talks, rejecting U.S. efforts to negotiate a nuclear deal. His remarks came a day after Donald Trump revealed he had sent a letter seeking discussions.
Syria on Saturday welcomed the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) decision to restore its membership following the fall of the Bashar Assad regime.
Intense clashes have erupted in Syria's coastal region between government forces and fighters loyal to deposed President Bashar al-Assad. The violence, described as the worst since Assad's fall in December, has resulted in over 70 deaths, prompting curfews in key cities.
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