The European Union has taken its first step toward direct engagement with Syria's new government. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc’s top diplomat for Syria will travel to Damascus for talks with the new leadership.
The European Union has taken its first step toward direct engagement with Syria's new government. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc’s top diplomat for Syria will travel to Damascus for talks with the new leadership.
Kaja Kallas emphasized that discussions on how to engage with Syria’s new leadership are underway, with the EU evaluating potential next steps based on Syria’s direction.
Kaja said, "I've also tasked a European top diplomat in Syria to go to Damascus to make the contacts with the new government and people there. So we will also discuss today in the Foreign Affairs Council how we engage with the new leadership of Syria and on what level we engage with the new leadership. And of course, what more steps are we willing to take if we see that Syria goes to the right direction."
Over the weekend, representatives from the EU, US, UK, UN, and Arab nations gathered in Aqaba, Jordan, where they signed a joint declaration on Syria. The declaration calls for the protection of human rights, including the rights of women and minorities, while expressing full support for Syria's unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.
EU heads of state and government will discuss the situation in Syria further at the upcoming European Council meeting on December 19.
The European Union will seek more gas from countries including the U.S. to replace Russian supplies, and expand renewable energy faster to cut its overall reliance on the fuel, the EU's energy commissioner has said.
The President of the European Council, António Costa, along with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, will be travelling to Uzbekistan for the first-ever EU-Central Asia summit in April.
The rise of the right – and far-right – parties in Europe is reshaping the political landscape of the continent. AnewZ’s Leyla Rahimli's report examines what is fuelling the resurgence of these parties in the upcoming election cycle in Europe.
Canada's Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development Mary Ng
"Right in the middle of Europe, Hungary is proud of its Asian cultural roots and its close and friendly relationship with Türkiye", says Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky
Multiple U.S. agencies have instructed employees not to respond to Elon Musk’s demand to list their accomplishments or face termination, as the Trump administration continues its aggressive campaign to cut the federal workforce.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday to discuss Gaza reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and Israeli-Palestinian relations, marking the first high-level EU-Israel meeting since 2022.
Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, citing Hamas' failure to meet conditions. Hamas responded by tying further ceasefire talks to the release.
President Donald Trump’s administration announced a decision to place the majority of USAID personnel on paid administrative leave, with plans to cut about 2,000 positions in the U.S., according to a notice reviewed by Reuters.
Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Monday to restart trade talks between the two countries, aiming for a new economic deal.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
Berlin, February 21, 2025 – German citizens will head to the polls on Sunday, February 23, for a snap general election after the coalition government collapsed late last year.
A dialogue between US and Russian delegations has begun in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the development in an official statement.
Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, the world’s first anatomically accurate humanoid robot, featuring artificial muscles, bones, and joints that enable lifelike movements.
Multiple U.S. agencies have instructed employees not to respond to Elon Musk’s demand to list their accomplishments or face termination, as the Trump administration continues its aggressive campaign to cut the federal workforce.
President Donald Trump’s administration announced a decision to place the majority of USAID personnel on paid administrative leave, with plans to cut about 2,000 positions in the U.S., according to a notice reviewed by Reuters.
Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Monday to restart trade talks between the two countries, aiming for a new economic deal.
As Ukraine enters the fourth year of its war with Russia, uncertainty looms over its support from the United States, as President Trump pushes for a rapid peace deal while sidelining Kyiv.
At school in Kyiv, it has become common to hear air raid sirens instead of the ringing of the school bell. Dozens of eight-year-olds descend into the basement, clutching pencils and books, determined to continue their lessons despite the threat above.
Multiple U.S. agencies have instructed employees not to respond to Elon Musk’s demand to list their accomplishments or face termination, as the Trump administration continues its aggressive campaign to cut the federal workforce.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will meet senior European officials in Brussels on Monday to discuss Gaza reconstruction, humanitarian aid, and Israeli-Palestinian relations, marking the first high-level EU-Israel meeting since 2022.
Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners on Sunday, citing Hamas' failure to meet conditions. Hamas responded by tying further ceasefire talks to the release.
President Donald Trump’s administration announced a decision to place the majority of USAID personnel on paid administrative leave, with plans to cut about 2,000 positions in the U.S., according to a notice reviewed by Reuters.
Britain’s Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will meet India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on Monday to restart trade talks between the two countries, aiming for a new economic deal.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment