Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security and economic cooperation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed their commitment to fully restoring relations and enhancing cooperation between their countries. “Turkiye is ready to support the rebuilding of devastated Syrian cities,” Erdogan said at a joint press conference on
Qatari PM meets Turkish FM to discuss cooperation, Gaza, and Syria developments
Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and Syria. According to a statement from Qatar’s Foreign
Saudi crown prince and Syria’s interim president meet to discuss ties and latest developments
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Riyadh to review bilateral relations and discuss the latest developments in Syria. The two leaders met on Sunday to discuss ways to enhance Syria’s security and stability,
Syria’s interim FM welcomes EU decision to suspend sanctions
Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani has welcomed the European Union’s decision to suspend sanctions against Damascus for one year, calling it a step that could improve living conditions for Syrians and aid in the country’s economic recovery. In a statement on
Turkey’s president Erdogan warns of cross-border operation in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted at the possibility of a new cross-border military operation in Syria if Turkey perceives threats to its national security. “Turkey has often shown that it has an uncompromising will to protect its survival. If it comes to
Egyptian, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza, Syria
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held phone talks on Saturday night to discuss the ongoing situations in Gaza and Syria, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. During the conversation, Abdelatty stressed the importance
Turkish FM, new Syrian leadership vow to strengthen ties after talks
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks during which both sides vowed to strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking at a joint press conference following their meeting on Sunday, Fidan expressed optimism for a “brighter future” for
Turkey, Lebanon Agree to Collaborate on Syrian Issues
Turkey and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian issues following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced. “A new era has begun in Syria. As two key neighbors of Syria, we agree that we must act together,”
Syria’s fragile path to stability and global implications
Dr. (H) Avi VermaThe fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the rebels’ dramatic capture of Damascus represent a watershed moment in Syria’s tumultuous history. After over a decade of civil war, millions of lives lost or displaced, and unrelenting devastation, the end of
UN says 16 million people need aid in Syria as displacement crisis worsens
The United Nations (UN) has described the situation in Syria as chaotic, with over 16 million people in need of assistance. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that between November 28 and December 8, 1 million people were
Facing uncertainty after overthrow of al-Assad, Biden orders airstrikes on Islamic State in Syria
Facing uncertainty in Syria after the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, Washington bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State, a group on the terrorist list, as President Joe Biden’s administration tried to recalibrate its policy for that country. The US faces a quandary
Syrians to determine their country’s future: UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the future of Syria is for the Syrians to determine, emphasizing that significant work remains to ensure an orderly political transition and the rebuilding of institutions. In a statement on Sunday, Guterres reiterated his call for “calm
Biden orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria amid uncertainty following overthrow of al-Assad
Amid growing uncertainty in Syria following the rapid overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, the United States has bombed sites controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) as President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to recalibrate its strategy in the country. The US is facing a complex
Assad Flees to Russia After Rebels Take Over Damascus
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, has reportedly fled to Russia after rebels captured Damascus. According to a Russian state news agency, the Kremlin has granted Assad political asylum, offering him refuge in Moscow. The fall of Damascus to the
UN urges immediate ceasefire, dialogue amid latest conflict in Syria
UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on Sunday urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwestern Syria’s Aleppo and dialogue among relevant parties. The recent escalation of violence in Aleppo starting from Wednesday has “resulted in the tragic loss
UAE, Saudi leaders hold talks amid escalating Syrian conflict
President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with visiting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss strategies to prevent further crises in the Middle East. During the meeting on Sunday, the two leaders “stressed
Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss radical groups’ resurgence
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone talk with his Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh, exchanging views on the latest developments in Syria, Iran’s state-run IRIB TV reported. During the talk on Friday, Araghchi denounced the resurgence of terrorist groups in Syria
Israel Claims Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Operative in Syria
Israel’s military reported that its warplanes conducted an airstrike in southwestern Syria, resulting in the death of a Hezbollah militant. According to a military statement released on Wednesday, Adham Jahout, identified as a member of Hezbollah’s “Golan Terrorist Network,” was killed in the
Two Explosions Reported Near Military Airport in Syria
Two explosions were recorded in the city of Palmyra in central Syria shortly after midnight on Saturday, according to a war monitor. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that one explosion occurred inside a hangar near Palmyra Military Airport, which was being
Border police in Bosnia and Herzegovina have arrested a suspect for attempting to smuggle 11 Syrian nationals.
The Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have arrested a Turkish national caught smuggling 11 Syrian citizens near the Gradiška border, which borders Croatia. The suspect was apprehended during a border surveillance operation while attempting to transport the migrants into Croatian territory