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Published on May 8, 2025

UAE Quietly Mediates Secret Talks Between Syria and Israel

The United Arab Emirates has discreetly established a backchannel to facilitate indirect talks between Syria and Israel, according to well-informed sources cited by Reuters. The initiative reportedly began just days after Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s …

Source: The Syrian Observer - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

Syrian President Sharaa says Syria has indirect talks with Israel to calm situation

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Wednesday that the country has had indirect talks with Israel to calm the situation as Israeli strikes continued to target Syria. Reuters reported the United Arab Emirates has set up a backchannel for talks between …

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on May 8, 2025

Oil and Mediation: Azerbaijan’s Quiet Bid for Influence in Syria

Buoyed by its victory in Nagorno-Karabakh and strengthened by Turkish support, Azerbaijan is quietly expanding its regional footprint—including into Syria. High-level visits, such as Deputy Prime Minister Shahbazov’s May 2024 trip to Damascus, reflect Baku …

Source: The Syrian Observer - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

UAE Hosts Secret Talks Between Israel and Syria Amid Border Tensions

By Kardo Roj ABU DHABI, UAE (North Press) – The United Arab Emirates has initiated a discreet diplomatic channel between Syria and Israel aimed at reducing tensions along the volatile southern Syrian frontier, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on May 8, 2025

Macron Endorses Kurdish-Syrian-State Agreement as “Turning Point” in Syria’s History

By Kardo Roj PARIS, France (North Press) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday praised the landmark March 10 agreement between Syria’s transitional government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), calling it “an important stage in …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on May 8, 2025

UK Sanctions Update: Further Sanctions Against Russia Introduced, More Syria Sanctions Lifted and First UK Prosecution ...

[co-author: Lina Jeffcock] The UK’s sanctions regimes remain dynamic as they continue to respond to geopolitical changes. In recent weeks, the UK has enhanced its Russia sanctions, despite the uncertain direction of the international sanctions on Russia …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Macron calls for support for Syria to overcome challenges… Al-Sharaa optimistic

Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa concluded his discussions with French president Emmanuel Macron, and during a press conference at the Élysée today, Wednesday, May 7, they emphasized the need to lift sanctions and stabilize Syria. Macron …

Source: Enab Baladi - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

France to push EU on Syria sanctions as Macron meets Shara

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 8, 2025

Syria in indirect talks with Israel to calm situation, says Sharaa

CAIRO/BEIRUT: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Wednesday the country has had indirect talks with Israel to calm the situation as Israeli strikes continued to target Syria. The United Arab Emirates has set up a backchannel for talks between …

Source: Dawn - Center-left
Published on May 8, 2025

Syria: Was It all worth It?

This episode of the show interviews Kevork Almassian, Syrian journalist, about foreign-backed attempts at changing the Arab country's ruling structure, latest developments in the country, and its future. Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda