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LBCI
14 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Syrian security forces arrest Bashar al-Assad's cousin at Lebanon border: SANA
Syrian security forces, in cooperation with the General Intelligence Directorate, have arrested Wasim al-Assad, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, near the Syrian-Lebanese border, a security source in the Homs countryside told the state-run SANA news agency on Saturday.
Jordan News
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Jordan News
Syria: Arrest of Bashar al-Assad's Cousin - Jordan News
Syria's General Intelligence Directorate, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior, has arrested Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of the deposed Syrian regime leader, in a tightly coordinated security operation carried out by a special task force unit. اضافة اعلان The security force successfully lured Wassim into a well-planned ambush, leading to his arrest without resistance. Wassim al-Assad is considered one of the most prominent figures involved in drug trafficking and has been linked to multiple criminal activities during the former regime's rule, according to Syria TV. The operation comes as part of ongoing efforts by Syrian authorities to pursue fugitives and enhance stability, in the context of a continuing campaign against organized crime and illicit drug trafficking, according to a statement by the Ministry of Interior. The U.S. Treasury Department had previously listed Wassim al-Assad—alongside Nouh Zeiter—on its sanctions list in late March of last year, citing their support for the deposed regime through the production and smuggling of Captagon. About a month later, the European Union also added Wassim al-Assad's name, along with two other Assad family members, to its sanctions list for the same reason.
Leaders
13-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Syria Welcomes Trump's Statement on Possible Relief of Sanctions
Syria has welcomed the US President Donald Trump's remarks regarding the possibility of reliving sanctions on Syria as the new government seeks to reshape its international status after a decade of civil war, AFP reported. Trump's Remarks 'We are going to have to make a decision on the sanctions, which we may very well relieve. We may take them off of Syria because we want to give them a fresh start,' Mr Trump told journalists at the White House. These remarks came ahead of his scheduled Gulf tour and the first official visit abroad of his second presidency. 'Encouraging Step' Syria described this move as 'an encouraging step towards alleviating the suffering of the Syrian people,' according to the Syrian Foreign Ministry. 'The Syrian people aspire to a full lifting of these sanctions, as part of broader measures that support peace and prosperity in both Syria and the region,' it added. The Syrian government has been seeking to strengthen ties with European countries and the US for the sake of lifting sanctions. However, Trump's administration has not officially recognized Syria's government, led by President Ahmad Al Sharaa. UK Lifts Sanctions Last month, the British government lifted sanctions on Syria's interior and defense ministries marking the latest easing of sanctions following Assad's fall from power. Syria's General Intelligence Directorate, Air Force Intelligence Agency and National Security Bureau were also emitted from the list of entities subject to financial sanctions by the U.K, according to Reuters. Such sanctions were primarily due to the repression of civilian population or 'supporting or benefiting from the Syrian regime.' In this regard, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated that lifting sanctions would prevent another civil war in Syria. 'Any chaos in Syria will damage not just neighboring countries but the whole world,' Al-Sharaa said. New Chapter with South Korea In a remarkable milestone in the Syrian foreign policy, Syria and South Korea has recently unfolded a new chapter of diplomatic relations, according to Arab News. A high-level delegation from South Korea has visited Syria and held several meetings with Senior officials in Syria. The Korean delegation met with Syria's President Al-Sharaa at the People's Palace in the Syrian capital. During the visit, Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani signed an agreement with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Tae-yul, in Damascus to establish diplomatic ties between both countries. The new agreement would unleash new horizons of cooperation between Syria and Korea, open embassies and exchange diplomatic missions between both countries. Importantly, this cooperation seeks to restore Syria's international standing that has collapsed because of the policies of the former Assad regime. Related Topics: LIVE: President Trump Begins Gulf Tour with Visit to Saudi Arabia Video: Saudi Crown Prince Receives Trump in Riyadh No Decentralization: Syria Warns Kurds against Delay in Integrating into State Short link : Post Views: 1
Leaders
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Syria's Al-Sharaa Discusses Regional Affairs with Bahrain's King
Syria's President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and a high-ranking delegation visited Bahrain on Saturday and met King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa at the Sakhir Palace in Manama, according to SANA News Agency. Both leaders discussed Syrian-Bahraini relations and ways of fostering the bilateral ties along with other regional affairs and means of supporting Syria's security and stability. Importantly, Al-Sharaa's visit to Bahrain comes days before US President Donald Trump's expected trip to the region for talks with leaders of Gulf Arab nations. The visit also comes after Al-Sharaa's trip to France on May 7 based on an invitation from the French President Emmanuel Macron, marking his first European visit, according to Reuters. Intensified Efforts Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December, the new Syrian government has been seeking to restore relations with Western and Arab countries and build new diplomatic relations to boost its stability and security. Moreover, the new leader has been pushing for the lifting of international sanctions. The British government has recently lifted sanctions on Syria's interior and defense ministries marking the latest easing of sanctions following Assad's fall from power. Syria's General Intelligence Directorate, Air Force Intelligence Agency and National Security Bureau were also emitted from the list of entities subject to financial sanctions by the U.K, according to Reuters. Such sanctions were primarily due to the repression of civilian population or 'supporting or benefiting from the Syrian regime.' In this regard, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated that lifting sanctions would prevent another civil war in Syria. 'Any chaos in Syria will damage not just neighboring countries but the whole world,' Al-Sharaa said. Related Topics: Syria's Al-Sharaa to Visit France on May 7 Syria's President Al-Sharaa Arrives in Riyadh Photos: Saudi Crown Prince Receives Syrian President Al-Sharaa Short link : Post Views: 69
Leaders
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
UK Lifts Sanctions on Syria's Interior, Defense Ministries
The British government has lifted sanctions on Syria's interior and defense ministries marking the latest easing of sanctions following Assad's fall from power. Syria's General Intelligence Directorate, Air Force Intelligence Agency and National Security Bureau were also emitted from the list of entities subject to financial sanctions by the U.K, according to Reuters. Such sanctions were primarily due to the repression of civilian population or 'supporting or benefiting from the Syrian regime.' In this regard, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated that lifting sanctions would prevent another civil war in Syria. 'Any chaos in Syria will damage not just neighboring countries but the whole world,' Al-Sharaa said. Currently, the new Syrian government seeks to restore relations with Western and Arab countries and build new diplomatic relations to boost its stability and security. New Diplomatic Relations In a remarkable milestone in the Syrian foreign policy, Syria and South Korea unfolded a new chapter of diplomatic relations on Thursday, according to Arab News. A high-level delegation from South Korea has visited Syria and held several meetings with Senior officials in Syria. The Korean delegation met with Syria's President Al-Sharaa at the People's Palace in the Syrian capital. During the visit, Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Asaad Al-Shaibani signed an agreement with his South Korean counterpart, Cho Tae-yul, in Damascus to establish diplomatic ties between both countries. According to the SANA Agency, the new agreement would unleash new horizons of cooperation between Syria and Korea, open embassies and exchange diplomatic missions between both countries. Importantly, this cooperation seeks to restore Syria's international standing that has collapsed because of the policies of the former Assad regime. 'This development opens a new chapter of cooperation with Syria, whose bilateral relations with South Korea had been severed due to its close ties with North Korea,' South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Related Topics: Syria Resumes Direct Flights with UAE Syria's Al-Sharaa Strengthens Ties with UAE President at Abu Dhabi Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Syria's Koya Short link : Post Views: 14
