Mahmoud Khalaf
Journalist and news editor, preparing news reports and documentaries, investigative journalism skills.
Journalist and news editor, preparing news reports and documentaries, investigative journalism skills.
The Chargé d'Affaires of the Qatari Embassy in Damascus, Mr. Khalifa bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud, confirmed that the humanitarian aid provided by the State of Qatar to Syria comes as part of Doha's ongoing commitment to support the Syrian people and enhance joint efforts with Damascus to develop long-term developmental and humanitarian plans.
The Bar Association in Damascus announced today, Monday, the cancellation of the membership of 19 lawyers after it was proven that they committed violations described as affecting the dignity and honor of the profession. This is part of an internal cleansing campaign aimed at enhancing professional integrity and restoring the trust of the legal community.
In a move that reflects the Ministry of Interior's direction towards enhancing direct communication with citizens, Minister Anas Khattab received a number of citizens today, Monday, at the ministry's headquarters in Damascus, who had submitted complaints to the first security complaints department, as part of the minister's personal follow-up on the issues raised.
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) launched a raid and arrest campaign today, Monday, in the town of Al-Alyan in western Deir ez-Zor, according to local and conflicting media sources.
Recent data released by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) on Monday showed that asylum applications submitted by Syrian citizens to EU countries recorded an unprecedented decline of about 66% during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year.
A preliminary meeting was held today, Monday, in the Syrian capital, Damascus, between the committees of the Syrian Ministry of Justice and the security committees, based on the outcomes of the previous meeting between the delegation of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the Lebanese government, aimed at discussing the conditions of the detainees and discussing the relevant bilateral agreements.
In a sharp opening speech at the sixtieth session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, condemned today, Monday, what he described as the "mass killings" of Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and the "obstruction of humanitarian aid," emphasizing that Israel must appear before the International Court of Justice to refute the growing evidence of serious violations.
Didier Deschamps, the coach of the French national football team, defended the way the coaching staff is handling the physical condition of players Ousmane Dembélé and Desire Doi, after they suffered muscle injuries during their participation in the match against Ukraine in the World Cup qualifiers, injuries that sparked the anger of their club Paris Saint-Germain, the European champion.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today, Monday, that it has summoned its ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations, in a move that reflects the escalating political tension between Madrid and Tel Aviv, just hours after controversial statements made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, in which he accused the Spanish government of "anti-Semitism" in light of new measures it has taken against ships and planes heading to Israel due to the war in Gaza.
Dr. Abdul Qadir Hasriya, the governor of the Central Bank of Syria, confirmed today, Monday, that the Syrian market is currently witnessing the circulation of more than 14 billion coins, indicating that the bank is preparing to launch comprehensive awareness campaigns to explain the details of the new national currency and the mechanism for removing two zeros from it, as part of a monetary reform plan aimed at simplifying transactions and enhancing confidence in the Syrian pound.
Director of the Syrian Development Fund, Mr. Safwat Raslan, revealed that the actual donations received by the fund amounted to 64 million US dollars, noting that these amounts were received in cash or through electronic accounts and bank transfers, which differ from the amounts of pledges made by those wishing to donate.
The Ministry of Education announced today, Monday, the reinstatement of approximately 17,000 teachers after they were dismissed during the previous regime, following a review by the relevant directorates in the provinces up to September 15 of this year to complete the return-to-work procedures.
Deir ez-Zor Governor Ghassan Al-Sayed Ahmad stated in a special statement to the Syrian "Al-Ikhbariya" channel, today Monday, that more than two-thirds of the city of Deir ez-Zor still needs comprehensive rehabilitation of its infrastructure, pointing out that the large scale of destruction in residential neighborhoods has prevented thousands of families from returning to their homes so far.
The Syrian Minister of Agriculture, Engineer Amjad Badr, met today, Monday, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, with the Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Engineer Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadhli, in the presence of the Director General of the ACSAD Organization, Dr. Nasr al-Din Al-Obaid, as part of enhancing bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector between the two countries.
Syrian Minister of Energy Engineer Mohammad Al-Bashir discussed today, Monday, in the Qatari capital Doha with Qatari Minister of State for Energy Engineer Saad bin Sherida Al-Kaabi, ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy, particularly in the oil and gas sectors, within the framework of the growing relations between the two countries.
The Internal Security Directorate in the Al-Bukamal area of Deir ez-Zor province carried out a precise security operation today, Sunday, targeting the house of the fugitive "Kwan Al-Tarsh" in the village of Al-Qat'a, who held the position of leader of a militia affiliated with the fallen regime.
The head of the Syrian economists, Mohammad Al-Bakour, confirmed that Syria is steadily moving towards building a new economic map based on investment in vital sectors such as industry, energy, transportation, and tourism, with a focus on infrastructure projects and public facilities, reflecting the country's direction towards sustainable development.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen achieved a historic victory at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, recording the fastest race in the history of the Formula 1 World Championship with a time of 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 24.325 seconds, with an astonishing average speed of 250.706 km/h.
The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported today, Sunday, that the Israeli army has replaced the 7th Brigade and Brigade 188 with soldiers from the reserve forces, in a move aimed at giving the regular forces a break before resuming military operations in the city of Gaza.
The spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichai Adraee, issued a new warning today, Sunday, to the residents of Gaza City, demanding that they evacuate the "Vision Tower" and the surrounding tents, located at the intersection of Beirut and Arab League Street, claiming that there is infrastructure belonging to Hamas inside or near the building.