Iraq’s main border crossing with Syria is expected to be reopened within days for travellers and goods, Iraqi officials told The National on Monday. It is a sign of a warming of ties between Baghdad …
Iran is weaker than it’s been for decades as it prepares for Trump to take office again
Iran’s military power and influence has been badly weakened and clashes with Israel and the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria have left it reeling.
Erdoğan says Turkey ready to intervene if Syria splits
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday that Turkey is ready to step in if Syria breaks up following a rebel overthrow of the regime of President Bashar Assad last month.
Turkey investigates opposition mayor’s comments about Syrians
Turkey has launched an investigation into an opposition mayor’s comments about Syrians, including his claims that he unlawfully revoked some of their business licences in his northwestern district of …
Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400%
DAMASCUS: Syria’s finance minister said on Sunday (Jan 5) the government would hike salaries for many public sector employees by 400 per cent next month after completing an administrative …
Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400%
DAMASCUS: Syria’s finance minister said on Sunday (Jan 5) the government would hike salaries for many public sector employees by 400 per cent next month after completing an administrative …
US to ease aid restrictions for Syria in limited show of support for new government, WSJ reports
The Biden administration plans to announce Monday that it will ease restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria, speeding delivery of basic supplies without lifting sanctions that restrict other …
US to ease aid restrictions for Syria in limited show of support for new government, WSJ reports
The Biden administration plans to announce Monday that it will ease restrictions on humanitarian aid for Syria, speeding delivery of basic supplies without lifting sanctions that restrict other …
US Set to Allow For More Humanitarian Aid to Flow to Syria
The Biden administration is set to offer limited sanctions relief to Syria to boost the flow of humanitarian aid in the aftermath of President Bashar al-Assad’s downfall, people familiar with the …
Erdogan expects support from Syria in Turkey’s battle with PKK
(Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Syria’s new leadership is determined to root out separatists there, as Ankara said its military had “neutralised” 32 members of the …