STG Engineering, the operator of Tartous port in Syria, denies claims of losing its contract,
Russia is likely to maintain its military presence in Syria, dismissing withdrawal calls. Key bases
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president, visited Latakia and Tartus, areas once loyal to Bashar al-Assad.
President Ahmad al-Shara visited Latakia, his first trip since taking office, after touring Idlib refugee
Syria’s interim authorities appointed HTS leader Ahmad al-Shara’a as interim president on January 29, 2025,