Syria Gives Back 1800s Christian School to Franciscans After Over 50 Years
Franciscans Regain Control of Historic Aleppo School Syrian media reported on Wednesday that the Franciscans have taken back control of al-Ram School in Aleppo. This marks a significant moment as the school, originally a Jesuit institution, had been under the control of the Assad regime’s Ba’ath party for over five decades. This announcement came through […]
Ahmed al-Sharaa from Syria states that Trump supports his request for Israel to pull back its troops.
After a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shallah, revealed that Trump supports Israel’s request for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syrian territory. In a discussion, Sharaa raised pointed questions regarding Israel’s “occupation of Syrian land” and its role in “promoting sectarianism,” particularly within the […]
More than 80 Christian leaders called on Trump to discuss religious persecution in Syria with President al-Sharaa.
Christian Leaders Address Trump on Syria’s Minorities Over 80 Christian leaders reached out to President Donald Trump during his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shallah on Monday. Their letter highlighted the dire situation faced by persecuted religious minorities in Syria, including Christians and Druze. In the letter, dated November 7, Dede Laugesen, president of the […]
Trump Suggests Deals with Syria Following Meeting with Jihadi Leader
Trump Indicates Syria’s Potential Shift Towards Anti-ISIS Coalition After a meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharah, President Donald Trump suggested that Syria might consider joining the anti-ISIS coalition and possibly engage in various agreements, including the Abraham Accords. During a press interaction in the Oval Office, Trump was asked about his discussion with Sharah. He […]
Former al-Qaeda leader in Syria meets Trump at the White House after commitment to be a strong partner to the United States
Syrian President Visits White House WASHINGTON – Syrian President Ahmed al-Shalah made his first visit to the White House on Monday, marking a significant moment as he is the first head of state from Damascus to do so. This visit comes shortly after the United States and the United Nations lifted sanctions against him, sanctions […]
Mast faces pressure to support Trump’s order to remove sanctions on Syria
A coalition of civil society organizations is urging Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to support an outright repeal of U.S. sanctions on Syria, a move that’s also a key focus for President Trump. Currently, a bipartisan, bicameral effort is underway to include a full repeal of the Caesar Syria […]
Germany to Start Deportations to Syria Following End of Civil War
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that Germany will restart the deportation of migrants to Syria following some confusion and mixed communications from the government in Berlin. “The civil war in Syria has concluded. There is no longer justification for asylum in Germany, so we can initiate deportations,” Merz stated on Monday evening. Germany’s long-term open […]
Syria Announces Jihadi President Will Make Unusual Visit to the White House
Syria’s President to Visit White House in November Syria’s Foreign Minister, Assad al-Shaibani, announced on Sunday that President Ahmed al-Sharah, a former jihadi leader, will be visiting the White House in early November. Sharah ascended to the presidency after his group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an offshoot of al-Qaeda, overthrew the Iranian-Russian-aligned regime of Bashar […]
Most people favor returning US troops from Iraq and Syria, according to a survey.
A recent poll indicates that most Americans favor the withdrawal of U.S. service members from Iraq and Syria, with many advocating for a general reduction of military involvement in the Middle East. This survey was conducted by Concerned Veterans of America (CVA) in collaboration with YouGov. The poll, carried out on Thursday, revealed that 62% […]
Anger in Syria Following the Death of Christians by Armed Men in Official Attire
Christians Protest for Justice in Syria After Violent Attacks In the Syrian provinces of Hama and Homs, Christian communities took to the streets to seek justice following a wave of violence that left two people dead and involved violent clashes with security forces. Protesters have organized general strikes, blocked roads, and even set fire to […]