EU to lift Syria sanctions; US says country could be headed toward civil war

On Tuesday, the US Secretary of State warned that the newly-formed Syrian administration might be on the brink of complete collapse and civil war in a matter of weeks, just hours after the EU decided to lift sanctions on the war-torn country

Italy allocates €4.5 million humanitarian aid package to Syria

“As part of the humanitarian aid announced by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during his visit to Damascus on January 10, 4.5 million euros have been allocated for emergency relief initiatives,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Syria welcomes EU decision to ease sanctions on economic sectors

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani described the EU move as a key step to help reconstruct the country and alleviate “the suffering” of Syrians.

Syrian FM welcomes EU decision to begin easing sanctions

Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa remains under EU sanctions

Italy’s top diplomat meets Syria’s Sharaa, counterpart in Damascus

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday met with Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa and his counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani, pledging support to the new Syrian administration across various sectors

Iraq taking significant steps against corruption: EU ambassador

The EU Ambassador praises Iraq's anti-corruption efforts but acknowledges ongoing challenges.

EU aiding Iraq in combatting narcotics, human trafficking: ambassador

The EU is working with Iraq to tackle drug and human trafficking and broader security issues, amid talks of withdrawing coalition troops.

Qatar PM says only 'minor' challenges to Israel-Hamas hostage deal

EU chief to visit Egypt, Jordan on Saturday

The EU chief will on Saturday meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before travelling to Sinai, near the border with Israel, for the arrival of an EU humanitarian convoy