Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa’s meeting with Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), at the People’s Palace in Damascus marks a notable inflection point in Syrian–Kurdish relations and a broader recalibration of regional policy. Barzani’s first official visit to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime …

Analysts argue that regional pressures, escalating security concerns in southern Lebanon, and growing diplomatic isolation have pushed Hezbollah to explore new political avenues Hezbollah—designated by several governments as a violent extremist organization responsible for grave harm and human rights violations—has re-entered Syrian political discourse amid reports of possible diplomatic communication …

The European Union agreed on its 21st sanctions package against Russia on July 23, 2026, after weeks of difficult negotiations. The European Union agreed on its 21st sanctions package against Russia on July 23, 2026, after weeks of difficult negotiations. The package adds 32 Russian banks to the transaction ban …