UNHCR says over 200,000 cross into Syria from Lebanon in March

Germany’s Merz faces backlash over call for Syrians to “go back”

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drawn criticism from political figures, civil society groups and members of his own coalition after stating that the “vast majority” of Syrians living in Germany should eventually return to Syria. The remarks came during a joint ap

Syria’s al-Sharaa visits London, discusses regional developments

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived on Tuesday in London, marking his first official visit to the United Kingdom since taking office in early 2025 and as Damascus seeks to reset international ties following years of isolation. Al-Sharaa, accompanied

Trump urges allies to ‘take’ fuel through Strait of Hormuz without U.S. help

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that countries affected by disruptions to jet fuel supplies through the Strait of Hormuz should act independently to secure their energy needs. Trump suggested that the countries could purchase fuel from the United States or

Protest in NE Syria’s al-Malikiyah condemns attacks on Kurdistan Region of Iraq