Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.

President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.









Authorities increase security measures after back-to-back deadly explosions rattle residents.
Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be ‘destabilised’ by the attacks.
Damascus shaken by twin blasts during Macron’s visit, marking heightened threats to Syria’s fragile stability
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
Syria’s capital rocked by blasts during Macron visit

Explosions in Damascus as French president visits
At least 18 people, including four police officers, were wounded in the blasts, Syria’s Interior Ministry says.
The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Khaled al-Halabi denied involvement, but the court deemed him responsible for abuse of detainees in Raqqa.
The transitional parliament aims to draft a new elections law during its 30-month term.