Islamists are massacring Syria’s Christians

On Sunday, a suicide bomber entered the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus, opened fire, and proceeded to detonate an explosive vest. He killed at least 25 worshippers, including children. Over 60 others were severely injured. It was the deadliest …

Syria to introduce managed float of lira to stabilize exchange rates

By Norman al-Abbas DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria’s Central Bank is preparing to implement a managed float policy for the Syrian lira, according to a recent announcement by Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Hosariya. The move is intended to reduce …

Syria, Saudi Arabia cooperate in anti-drug operation in Idlib, Aleppo

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday the successful execution of a joint security operation targeting a drug trafficking and distribution network operating in the governorates of Idlib and Aleppo, …

U.N. official Syria remains drug hub despite Assad fall

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Angela Me, Head of Social Affairs at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), stated on Thursday that Syria continues to be a significant center for the production and distribution of illicit drugs, despite the …

Syria's wheat war: drought fuels food crisis for 16 million

Rival Syrian and Kurdish producers are scrambling for shrinking wheat harvests as the worst drought in decades follows a devastating war, pushing more than 16 million people toward food insecurity. "The country has not seen such bad climate conditions …

Sokhumi De Facto Foreign Minister Visits Syria Amid Calls to Reverse Recognition

Abkhazia’s de facto foreign minister, Oleg Bartsits, arrived in Syria for a working visit, the de facto foreign ministry reported on June 25. He met with Syrian officials, including Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. Bartsits is accompanied by his so- …

'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel bypass its airspace to strike Iran

Homily of Patriarch John X at the funeral of the Martyrs of St Elias Church of Dwellaa, Syria at Holy Cross Church, ...

June 24, 2025 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Amen. Christ is risen! Truly, He is risen! Let us worship His Resurrection on the third day. Your Beatitudes, Your Eminences, Reverend Fathers, Beloved Ones, I have …

St. Elias Church Bombing Raises Alarms over Escalating Terror Threat in Syria

The suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the Dweila’a district of Damascus during Sunday mass has sparked grave concern over the resurgence of terrorist activity in Syria. These fears have been intensified by threats from Saraya Ansar al-Sunna …

Morocco seeks to restore ties with Syria for Western Sahara recognition

The Syrian Foreign Ministry recently sent a technical delegation to Morocco to inspect the Syrian embassy in Rabat, which has been closed since 2012, a Syrian source with knowledge of the matter told i24NEWS. Last month, Morocco announced it would reopen …