Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa told visiting Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Friday that he was ready to stem "illegal immigration" to Europe, the European diplomat said."Sharaa says he is ready to block illegal immigration,

Many Italians wish for greater autonomy for the Kurds in Syria as it could lead to greater stability in the Middle East, said a top Italian official earlier this week.

Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, welcomed his partners from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom in Rome on Thursday to encourage a transition that makes Syria a "stable" country and allows for the return of refugees.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is widely regarded as the most credible and specialized institution for prosecuting crimes against humanity. At first glance, it appears to be the ideal venue for holding Assad accountable.

Italy's foreign minister says a moratorium on European Union sanctions on Syria could help encourage the country's transition after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad by opposition groups. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani visited Syria on Friday and expressed Italy’s keen interest in helping Syria recover from civil war,

The Italian minister spoke of cooperation between Syria and Italy in crucial sectors, but EU sanctions imposed over the last decade of conflict remain an obstacle to progress.

Three years after launching his “special military operation” in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin faces a looming choice. In public, he exudes optimism. He has pulled his country back from the abyss and,

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Tuesday received Tommaso Sansone, the new Italian consul general in Erbil, discussing regional developments and bilateral relations.

Chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court Karim Khan met Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday, state media reported, as last month's ouster of Bashar al-Assad sparks hopes for justice.

When Bashar al-Assad ruled Syria, merchants like Youssef Rajab kept much of their imported stock hidden for fear of arrest for breaking the law.

The Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, received his counterparts from the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom this Thursday in Rome to encourage a transition that makes Syria a "stable" country and allows for the return of refugees.

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The European Union is considering a step-by-step suspension of multiple economic sanctions targeting Syria as it seeks to support the country’s transition ...