“I believe there will be violent fighting, the end of which we do not know,” a top Syrian Democratic Council official told Newsweek.
Sectarian violence in Syria has been less intense than feared since Assad’s ouster
The toppling of Bashar Assad has raised tentative hopes that Syrians might live peacefully and as equals after a half century of authoritarian rule.
For Syria’s Economy, the Way Forward Starts With Sanctions Relief
The West must ease financial controls to help the economy, experts say. By Patricia Cohen Reporting from London Although the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria was shockingly …
US senators seek Turkey sanctions, citing military action in Syria
Two U.S. senators introduced bipartisan legislation on Friday that would impose sanctions on Turkey, citing concerns over military action by that country or groups that it backs, in northern Syria.
US held ‘very productive’ first meeting with Syria’s al-Sharaa
Senior U.S. diplomats visiting Damascus on Friday met with Syria’s de-facto new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa and held a “good” and “very productive” meeting with him about Syria’s political transition and …
Iraq sends nearly 2,000 Syrian soldiers back home
Iraq started on Thursday to send Syrian soldiers of deposed former leader Bashar al-Assad’s army back to their homeland, according to an Iraqi official body responsible for disseminating security …
‘25,000 Pounds for 1 Cup of Coffee’: Influencer Shows Shocking Inflation Crisis in Syria | Watch
Elona Karafin’s viral video from Syria highlights the severe impact of hyperinflation, where fluctuating prices and cash-only transactions reflect the country’s economic collapse.
Israel’s Netanyahu eyes Iran after triumphs over Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria
President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, …
Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria
Turkey expects foreign countries will withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Tayyip Erdogan said, as Ankara seeks to isolate Kurds who have long fought alongside U.
Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan.