First Friday prayers held in Syria since fall of al-Assad
HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa called on Syrians to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad peacefully in the squares, asking them to refrain from using gunfire.
Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next?
Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in Rome and the NGO Relive for Syrian Refugees in Paris.
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After years under Assad's rule, some Syrians are returning to their hometowns, looking to the future with hope despite the widespread destruction they face.
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In a bold move, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans to send crucial grain supplies to Syria, a country in the midst of a devastating crisis following the takeover of key territories by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (H.T.S.). Zelensky's statement comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad seeks refuge in Russia, further complicating the already volatile situation. As Russia's wheat supplies to Syria have been interrupted, Ukraine steps in to help prevent a food crisis in the war-torn nation through its "Grain from Ukraine" initiative. Learn more about the geopolitical implications and humanitarian response in this latest development.
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The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said the ministers would "discuss ways to support a comprehensive political process led by Syrians to achieve a transitional process."
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The Middle East stands at a critical crossroads as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold, bringing temporary relief to a war-torn region. Meanwhile, Syria under Assad navigates a complex political landscape, and Donald Trump's bold stance on Middle Eastern affairs raises new questions about the future. What lies ahead for this volatile region? From the fragile truce in Gaza to Syria's next moves and Trump's potential influence, we dive deep into the shifting dynamics shaping the Middle East's near future.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian convened a crucial meeting in Moscow to discuss Middle East developments, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and the removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad. A key focus was the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, a 20-year roadmap for strengthening bilateral ties in economics, technology, and culture. The leaders also addressed Iran’s nuclear program and regional strategies, signaling a united front against U.S. influence, particularly with Donald Trump set to assume the presidency. The meeting underscores Russia and Iran’s deepening alliance amid shifting global dynamics.
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European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto agenda.
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Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.
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Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG as a PKK-linked terrorist group. The conflict has worsened with foreign militants like HTS involved, and Turkey threatens further action.
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The year 2024 was marked by several pivotal global events. Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency shocked the political landscape, following a fiercely contested election where Kamala Harris, despite Biden's endorsement, failed to secure a victory. In Syria, years of civil war culminated in the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, as rebel forces led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, supported by Turkish-backed groups, successfully overthrew his regime. Meanwhile, the world was shaken by multiple deadly plane crashes, including the tragic crashes in Kazakhstan and Jeju Air, which claimed over 200 lives. These events, alongside ongoing conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war and Modi's re-election in India, have defined a tumultuous year that has left lasting impacts on geopolitics and human lives.
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