Author: Steven Sahiounie

Syrian Interim Government Warns Tehran Against “Spreading Chaos” in Syria In response to Iranian statements, the Syrian caretaker government has warned Tehran against “spreading chaos” in Syria. Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani cautioned Iran, holding them responsible for “the consequences of recent statements.” On his account on the X platform, Asaad Al-Shibani wrote: “Iran must respect the will of the Syrian people, the sovereignty and safety of the country, and we warn them against spreading chaos in Syria, holding them accountable for the consequences of recent statements.” On Monday The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that Tehran does not currently have “direct…

Turkish Delegation to Syria to Discuss Electricity Crisis Solution Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced that a delegation from the ministry will soon visit Syria to assess the electricity and energy infrastructure and discuss issues of cooperation and assistance. He stated, “The primary issue regarding energy in Syria is electricity… and a formula will be formulated to solve this problem.” Bayraktar added that the delegation will conduct inspections of the electricity and energy infrastructure in Syria. Additionally, the Turkish delegation will discuss energy cooperation with the new Syrian government and potential Turkish aid in this regard. Syria…

The Diplomatic Efforts of Turkey, Russia, and Iran to Establish Peace and Stability in Syria Fahrettin Altun, the communications director of the Turkish presidency, stated that the diplomacy practiced by Turkey, Russia, and Iran aims to establish lasting peace and stability in Syria. In a press interview, Altun added, “Turkey’s diplomacy with Russia and Iran is part of Ankara’s efforts to cooperate with the international community to achieve permanent peace and stability in Syria. In this context, Turkey’s priority has always been to protect the territorial integrity and political sovereignty of Syria.” Altun affirmed that Turkey would never accept political…

Israel Establishes De Facto Authority in Southern Syria After occupying the buffer zone in southern Syria, including strategic cities, towns, and hills, and after penetrating into the rural areas of Daraa, controlling the Yarmouk Basin, and securing sources of fresh water, Israeli occupation forces have begun to assert themselves as a “de facto authority.” They have opened several centers, with one notable center in the Al-Baath municipality building in Quneitra, for receiving local dignitaries and establishing broader communication channels with the local population. In this context, civilian sources in western rural Daraa told “Al-Akhbar” that, following several protests against the…

International Coalition Commander: We Couldn’t Maneuver Due to Russia and Iran’s Presence in Syria General Brooks, the commander of the International Coalition in the Middle East, stated on Tuesday that the area east of the Euphrates in Syria is under international protection and agreements, and they will not allow any disturbance to its stability. Turkey has threatened, through its officials, to launch a military operation within Syrian territories. Earlier today, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stated in a release that Turkey is planning to attack the city of Kobani, “preparing a large number of its forces and mercenaries along the…

American Delegation Meets with the Autonomous Administration in Kobani On Tuesday, an American delegation visited the headquarters of the Autonomous Administration in Ain al-Arab/Kobani in northern Syria. North Press obtained information indicating that the delegation will stay in a hotel in the city center, though the duration of their stay remains unspecified. The delegation met with officials from the Autonomous Administration in Ain al-Arab/Kobani, but neither the Autonomous Administration nor the Syrian Democratic Forces have commented on the visit. A week ago, American armored vehicles entered Kobani to monitor the ceasefire between Turkey and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which was…

A Tourist Bus Fire in Turkey: How Did 35 Saudi Tourists Survive a Horrifying Incident? 35 Saudi tourists narrowly escaped disaster after a tourist bus caught fire in Turkey while transporting them during their journey on the Gebze-Orhangazi-Izmir highway. Details of the Tourist Bus Fire in Turkey According to Turkish media reports, the tourists were en route from Bursa to Istanbul on Monday evening when the 41-year-old driver noticed thick smoke emanating from the bus engine near the Gemlik bridge. Thanks to his alertness, the driver quickly stopped the bus and evacuated all passengers to a safe area. Everyone managed…

American Organization Discusses the Fate of Journalist Tice Missing in Syria for 12 Years The American organization “Hostage Aid Worldwide” has confirmed that they believe Austin Tice, the journalist who disappeared in Syria in 2012, is still alive, despite the lack of precise information about his location or tangible evidence to support this belief. Evidence of Life Nizar Zakka, one official from the organization, stated in comments carried by AFP, “We have data confirming that Austin was alive until January 2024.” Moreover, the U.S. President confirmed last August that Tice is still alive, and they remain confident of this fact…

Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator George Michael sang a hit song, “Last Christmas”, about heartbreak, betrayal, and disappointment. Many Syrians may now be feeling those same emotions, because this might be the “Last Christmas” celebrated legally and openly in Syria. Syrians feel they were betrayed by former President Bashar al-Assad, who drained the country of wealth for his benefit, and that of his family. They are disappointed that he did not hand over power in the process of the UN resolution 2254, but held selfishly on to his ‘throne’ which forced the country to plunge into chaos. Syria has…

Syrian Leader Ahmad al-Sharaa Invites Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim to Damascus, Praises Qatar’s Support for Syrian People Ahmad al-Sharaa, the Syrian interim leader, during a meeting with Qatar’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammad al-Khulaifi, stated that Doha has consistently supported Syria through its transitional phase, praising Qatar’s stance towards the Syrian people at all stages. In his statements, al-Sharaa highlighted several key points: In response, Mohammad al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, affirmed: A high-level Qatari delegation arrived in Damascus on Monday, marking the first visit in 13 years, where they held meetings with Syrian officials to…