Syria Elects Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as New Parliament Speaker

PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament

Al-Awak’s election as parliament speaker places him at center of Syria's legislative transition

Abdul Hamid al-Awak elected Speaker of the Syrian People’s Assembly

Damascus, July 12 (SANA) The members of the Syrian People’s Assembly elected MP Abdul Hamid Akil al-Awak as the Speaker of the council after he secured a majority of 99 votes during the parliamentary session. Three members submitted their candidacies for the presidency of the Assembly: Abdul Hamid Akil al-Awak, Moayad Hayel al-Qablawi, and Mohammad []

Hamid Al Awak Elected Speaker of Syria's People's Assembly

Damascus, July 13 (QNA) - Members of the Syrian People's Assembly on Sunday elected Abdel Hamid Aqil Al Awak as Speaker of the Assembly after securing 99 votes.

Kuwait, Lebanon explore deeper security relations

KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received Lebanese Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Al-Hajjar and his accompanying delegation on...

Syria’s Parliament Holds First Session After Assad’s Fall

Syria’s new parliament convened for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, marking a milestone in the country’s political transition. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa describes the parliament as “a platform for truth and justice.” #Syria

Police: Johor nomination day concluded peacefully with 4,832 personnel deployed

JOHOR BAHRU, June 27 — The nomination process for the 16th Johor state election at all 56 nomination ce...

Iraqi FM arrives in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime

ALBAWABA - Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, arrives on a diplomatic visit to Syria - marking the first such visit since the fall of Assad in late 2024...

World : Iran's Chief Negotiator Arrives In Oman For Talks On New Hormuz Framework

ISTANBUL, June 23 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, arrived in Oman on Monday alongside top diplomat Abbas Araghchi for talks on new arrangements concerning the management of the Strait of Hormuz, Anadolu Ajansi reported.

Mediators hold another series of talks on de-escalation with Iran, US — AP

In particular, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi

Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue

Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment. The post Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Lebanon and Syria form joint ministerial committee on security, economy

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, left, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam sign agreement to establish higher committee comprising ministers from both countries. (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to establish a joint ministerial committee aimed at strengthening security coordination, expanding economic cooperation and advancing bilateral ties. The agreement was signed in the Lebanese []

Ada yang tidak kena dengan senarai calon PRN Johor – Puad Zarkashi

JOHOR BAHRU: Penyandang kerusi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Rengit, Datuk Dr. Mohd. Puad Zarkashi mempersoalkan senarai nama calon-calon yang akan diumum bertanding mewakili Barisan Nasional (BN) pada Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) Johor, tidak lama lagi. Menurut beliau, perkembangan terkini yang dilihatnya merupakan sesuatu perkara yang membimbangkan. “Hari ini BN Johor akan umum senarai calon yang ... Read more The post Ada yang tidak kena dengan senarai calon PRN Johor – Puad Zarkashi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Syria’s new parliament begins work amid fears of authoritarian rule

Syria’s new transitional parliament convened for the first time Sunday, launching a five-year political transition aimed at drafting a post-Assad constitution following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The 210-member assembly will serve as Syria’s legislature until national elections are held, but its legitimacy is already under scrutiny. Two-thirds of lawmakers were selected by government-appointed [] The post Syria’s new parliament begins work amid fears of authoritarian rule appeared first on World Israel News.

Araghchi arrives in Baghdad for talks on bilateral ties, regional developments

Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Baghdad for talks with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional issues.