U.S.-led Coalition rejects Syria’s request to join fight against ISIS
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Sources told the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar on Saturday that the U.S.-led Global Coalition has declined the Syrian transitional government's request to join its campaign against the Islamic State!-->…
SDF Commander details Tishrin Dam agreement, Syrian political talks
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The Commander in Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, commented on Saturday on the Tishrin Dam agreement reached with Turkey, clarifying elements of the broader deal signed with Syria’s!-->…
SDF denies rocket fire on western bank of Euphrates in Deir ez-Zor
DEIR EZ-ZOR, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) denied on Sunday responsibility for rocket fire that reportedly struck the western bank of the Euphrates River in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, Syria.
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SDF’s Abdi to announce date for Kurdish National Conference in Syria
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Two senior Kurdish political sources said on Sunday that Mazloum Abdi, Commander in Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), is expected to announce the date of the Kurdish National Conference in Syria!-->…
Damascus Appoints Former Pro-Turkish Commander as Deputy Defense Minister
By Kardo Roj
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria’s Ministry of Defense on Saturday announced sweeping changes to its senior military leadership, including the appointment of Fahim Issa—a former commander of the Turkish-backed Sultan!-->!-->!-->…
Syrian Security Forces Deploy in Bosra al-Sham After Killing of Defense Commander
By Kardo Roj
DARAA, Syria (North Press) – Syrian security forces and Defense Ministry units began deploying military posts in the southern city of Bosra al-Sham on Saturday, following heightened tensions sparked by the assassination of!-->!-->!-->…
Syrian Foreign Minister to Lead Delegation to Washington Amid Tentative Diplomatic Thaw
By Kardo Roj
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is expected to lead a high-level government delegation to Washington, marking what could be a significant step in tentative efforts to reengage with!-->!-->!-->…
Syria’s “Sham Cash” Payroll Policy Raises Security and Infrastructure Concerns
By Kardo Roj
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria's Ministry of Finance has come under scrutiny following its recent decision to implement “Sham Cash” as the sole platform for disbursing public sector salaries beginning May 2025. The!-->!-->!-->…