National security council formed in Syria

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree to form the country's national security council, according to a statement from the Syrian president's office.

The council will take decisions related to the country's national security and challenges facing the state.

Syria's new authorities announced they are forming a National Security Council, to be chaired by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

The body will be tasked with "coordinating and managing security and political policies", the country's presidency said.