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Leaders
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Syria Unveils New National Emblem Boasting Golden Eagle
The Syrian Arab Republic officially launched a new national visual identity on Thursday, featuring a new emblem, during a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, according to SANA News Agency. New Emblem Syria's New National Emblem Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa labeled the new emblem as a reflection of 'a united, indivisible Syria.' The new design boasts the golden eagle, which symbolizes 'strength, determination, speed, mastery, and innovation in performance,' Al-Sharaa said. Moreover, it features three gold stars above the bird of prey to represent the 'liberation of the people.' Syria's New National Emblem Interestingly, the eagle's tail consists of five feathers that represent the country's main geographic regions − north, east, west, south and central – depicting Syrian unity. As for the eagle's wings, they include 14 feathers, representing Syria's governorates. 'Syrian people … History tells us that the era of your decline has passed, the time of your rise has come, your blood was not shed in vain, your suffering was heard, your migration has ended, your prisons have been dissolved, and patience has brought you victory,' Al-Sharaa said at the ceremony. Large Celebrations Syrians are celebrating the new visual identity. The announcement witnessed wide celebrations as Syrians took to the streets in the capital and in provinces to celebrate the Syrian unity. 'Today's celebration marks the identity of Syria and its people in their new historic phase,' Al-Sharaa added. Al-Sharaa also gifted luxurious green velvet boxes containing the golden eagle emblem, a green T-shirt, a cap, as well as a pencil, to those attending the ceremony. Syrians are celebrating the new visual identity. Overall, the new emblem is an integral part of a new political path coming after the fall of the previous regime in 2024, unleashing new horizons for Syrian unity, despite ongoing economic and political challenges. Related Topics: Trump Lifts Decades-old US Sanctions on Syria Syria Labels Talks of Normalization Deal with Israel as 'Premature' Saudi Arabia, Syria Explore Investment Cooperation Short link : Post Views: 157
Leaders
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Iranian Missiles Crash into Syrian Houses, Causing Material Damage
Syria announced that some residential areas in Syria's southern Daraa province were damaged due to Israeli and Iranian attacks, according to SANA News Agency. Material Damage Israeli air defenses shot down several Iranian drones over Daraa causing only material damage with no reported causalities. On Monday, Israel's air defenses intercepted an Iranian drone in the northern neighborhood of the city of Nawa leaving a partial damage into one building, according to Syria's state-run Alikhbaria TV. 'Israeli warplanes and Iranian drones and missiles violate Syrian airspace on a near-daily basis since the outbreak of hostilities between the two countries,' Sheikh Ahmed Arab, an imam and preacher at a mosque in the city of Nawa, told Asharq Al-Awsat. Meanwhile, another Iranian drone crashed near a house in the village of Khirbet Qais causing no injuries or material losses, Local outlet Daraa 24 reported. 'Their aerial confrontations unfold above our heads, and debris from aircraft and missiles often falls in towns and villages like Nawa, al-Sanamayn, al-Rafid, and Nafaah, causing material damage,' Arab added. Furthermore, Israeli forces intercepted an Iranian missile in 'Horan Free' gathering that landed near the town of Jasim in northern Daraa. The missile ignited a fire in a tent housing a Bedouin family, but no injuries were reported. 'It's deeply troubling and worrisome for us as civilians, but we are powerless to stop it,' he said. A Call for Protecting Syrian Airspace In this context, Arab highlighted the necessity of protecting the Syrian airspace and urged the need for strict measures to prevent both Israeli and Iranian missiles from operating over Syria. 'There must be international oversight to stop Israeli warplanes and Iranian drones and missiles from violating Syrian airspace,' he told Asharq Al-Awsat. Israeli-Iranian Tensions On June 13, Israel launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran under the name of Operation Rising Lion. The military campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists. As a response, Iran launched a retaliatory wave of missiles against Israel and targeted Tel Aviv. Israel also killed three more Iranian nuclear scientists, bringing the total number of scientists slain to nine, Gulf News reported. Currently, both countries are trading missiles and attacks amid intensifying efforts to halt the conflict. Related Topics: Arab Nations Urge for De-escalation as Trump Calls Iranians to Evacuate Tehran Israel Kills 3 More Iranian Nuclear Scientists, Raising Total to 9 Crown Prince, Iranian President Discuss Regional Affairs Short link :
Leaders
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Syria's Al-Sharaa Discusses Regional Affairs with Bahrain's King
Syria's President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and a high-ranking delegation visited Bahrain on Saturday and met King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa at the Sakhir Palace in Manama, according to SANA News Agency. Both leaders discussed Syrian-Bahraini relations and ways of fostering the bilateral ties along with other regional affairs and means of supporting Syria's security and stability. Importantly, Al-Sharaa's visit to Bahrain comes days before US President Donald Trump's expected trip to the region for talks with leaders of Gulf Arab nations. The visit also comes after Al-Sharaa's trip to France on May 7 based on an invitation from the French President Emmanuel Macron, marking his first European visit, according to Reuters. Intensified Efforts Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December, the new Syrian government has been seeking to restore relations with Western and Arab countries and build new diplomatic relations to boost its stability and security. Moreover, the new leader has been pushing for the lifting of international sanctions. The British government has recently lifted sanctions on Syria's interior and defense ministries marking the latest easing of sanctions following Assad's fall from power. Syria's General Intelligence Directorate, Air Force Intelligence Agency and National Security Bureau were also emitted from the list of entities subject to financial sanctions by the U.K, according to Reuters. Such sanctions were primarily due to the repression of civilian population or 'supporting or benefiting from the Syrian regime.' In this regard, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stated that lifting sanctions would prevent another civil war in Syria. 'Any chaos in Syria will damage not just neighboring countries but the whole world,' Al-Sharaa said. Related Topics: Syria's Al-Sharaa to Visit France on May 7 Syria's President Al-Sharaa Arrives in Riyadh Photos: Saudi Crown Prince Receives Syrian President Al-Sharaa Short link : Post Views: 69
