Syrian president pushes for security pact with Israel
Damascus says any deal could pave the way to broader peace while preserving Syria's claim to the Golan Heights.
The Straits Times, Republika +3
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#Ahmed Al Sharaa
Guterres arrives in Damascus, first UN chief visit since 2009
UN urges support for Syria's reconstruction as 3.5 million people are said to have returned to the country.
The Straits Times, Antara News
Trump urges Israel to begin troop withdrawal from Syria, Lebanon
The push followed Trump’s meeting with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa as Lebanon-Israel talks continued in Rome.
Antara News, Tribunnews +1
Syria’s new 210-seat parliament convenes for first time in Damascus
What’s new: Lawmakers elected Abdul Halim al-Awak as speaker as the chamber begins a 30-month term under interim rules.
U.S. Removes Syria From State Sponsors of Terrorism List
The move takes effect 45 days after notice to Congress unless blocked, potentially easing trade and investment access.
ABC News, Tribunnews
2 bombs explode near Macron hotel in Damascus, 18 hurt
Macron continued the trip and met Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss Syria's reconstruction after the blasts.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +2
2 bombs wound 18 in Damascus during Macron’s Syria visit
What’s new: The blasts hit near Macron’s hotel after his motorcade left, underscoring the security risks facing Syria’s new authorities.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +4