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Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament

The korea Herald News

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July 2, 2026

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Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday finalized the formation of the country's first post-Assad-era parliament, which is set to hold its first session next week in a step seen as a test for the country's transition. After toppling longtime ruler Bashar Assad in December 2024 after more than 13 years of civil war, the new authorities dissolved Syria's rubber-stamp legislature and adopted a temporary constitutional declaration to cover a five-year transition period. In a process that began

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Sky News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad

The Independent

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

ABC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Macron arrives in Syria as first major Western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major Western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, where he meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, being the first leader of an EU country to visit since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed in 2024. Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where Macron held meetings on July 7, Syrian state media said, but the French president's office said he did not hear the explosions. #france #macron #syria #damascus #alassad #alsharaa #EU #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye

The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iranian leaders project newfound confidence with international travel spree

Just months after suffering the most widespread assassination campaign in modern history, Iran’s leadership has reemerged in the public sphere, showcasing its new confidence with international visits. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made his first trip abroad since the war began in late February on Tuesday, landing in Pakistan with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a []

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Related coverage for "Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament": Sky News — Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad. The Independent — Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership. ABC News — Macron arrives in Syria as first major Western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership. Reuters — LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Syria. Al Jazeera — Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye. Washington Examiner — Iranian leaders project newfound confidence with international travel spree