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Published on 10:04 GMT

Syria’s president appoints Assad opponent as grand mufti

DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syrian Transitional President, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appointed on Friday Osama al-Rifai as the Grand Mufti of Syria and formed Supreme Fatwa Council that will oversee religious rulings on critical issues. In a statement, al-Shara …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on 09:52 GMT

Syria's religious leadership: Osama Al-Rifai appointed Grand Mufti

2025-03-29T09:41:30+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Syria’s transitional President Ahmad Al-Sharaa has appointed Sheikh Osama bin Abdul Karim al-Rifai as the country's Grand Mufti. During a conference to inaugurate the newly …

Source: Shafaq News - Uncategorized
Published on 10:02 GMT

Turkey’s water policies deplete Maydanki Lake in Syria’s Afrin

By Siwar Hamo AFRIN, Syria (North Press) – In the aftermath of the devastating 2023 earthquake that struck northwestern Syria and Turkey, the Turkish governor ordered the local council in Afrin to release half of the stored water from Maydanki Lake, citing …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on 04:40 GMT

Syria Appoints Assad Opponent As Top Muslim Cleric

Damascus: Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday appointed Osama al-Rifai, a moderate Muslim cleric known for having opposed now ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, as the country's grand mufti. "Today, this position is held by one of the …

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on 11:43 GMT

Protesters in Damascus condemn Israeli aggressions in Palestine and Syria

Ali Mohammed Press TV, Damascus In the heart of Damascus, Syrians and Palestinians took to the streets after Friday prayers, voicing their anger against the Israeli aggression. Demonstrations erupted in both Yarmouk Camp and Umayyad Square, showing …

Source: Press TV - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 03:20 GMT

Syria reverses bar closures in Damascus Christian areas

Syrian authorities have reversed a decision to shut bars and restaurants serving alcohol in Christian-majority areas of Damascus after public outcry, witnesses and a Syrian news outlet said on Friday. After Islamist-led rebels ousted dictator Bashar al- …

Source: The New Arab - Uncategorized
Published on 03:58 GMT

White House cuts funding for Al-Qaeda-linked NGO in Syria

Source: The Cradle - Left-wing
Published on 05:55 GMT

They fled Syria years ago. Now, they spend their first Ramadan back amid nostalgia, relief and loss

Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral
Published on 01:44 GMT

German Foreign Minister Ties Support to Syria’s New Government to Inclusive Path, Highlights SDF’s Role

By Kardo Roj QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned on Friday that Germany and Europe are not prepared to fund Syria’s new administration unless it follows a constructive path, signaling that European support …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left
Published on 01:44 GMT

Syria’s Foreign Ministry Establishes New Political Affairs Department

By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday the creation of a new department, the “General Secretariat for Political Affairs,” tasked with overseeing political activities inside the country and …

Source: North Press Agency - Center-left