Syria
Merz softens stance on Syrian returns as AfD pushes for action
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One day after announcing that up to 80 percent of Syrians in Germany should return home, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has distanced himself from the figure. He now emphasizes coordination with Syrian President Ahmed al-Scharaa. AfD leader Alice Weidel calls for immediate returns and a naturalization moratorium, while critics highlight integration and security concerns.
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met Syria’s Minister of Energy Mohammad Al-Bashir in the United States to explore expanded oil and gas cooperation and support recovery of Syria’s energy sector.
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Syrian authorities have begun prosecuting top figures from the former Bashar al-Assad regime for war crimes committed during the country's civil war. The moves come amid pressure on the transitional government to deliver justice.
Clashes at a pro-Kurdish gathering in Kiel on Tuesday evening left several people injured. Police have launched investigations into various offenses by demonstrators. The protests relate to the ongoing situation in Syria.
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The U.S. military has killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS members in a nine-day operation in Syria, following an attack that claimed the lives of two American troops and an interpreter. The missions targeted ISIS networks in central Syria after joint strikes with Jordan. Officials emphasized ongoing commitment to countering the terrorist threat.
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party parliamentary group, advocates for the return of Syrian refugees to Syria once the war ends. He emphasizes exceptions for those making significant contributions in Germany. This comes after controversial statements by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Syria's destruction.
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Nearly 100 American faith leaders have urged President Donald Trump to press Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa to end impediments to relief and protect vulnerable communities in southern Syria, ahead of their planned White House meeting on November 10, 2025.
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