The top diplomats of Syria and Turkey met in Moscow this week, but little substantial progress seems to have been made in their path toward reconciliation.
Syrian President Assad accuses Turkey of fueling violence, calls for withdrawal of Turkish forces
Syrian President Bashar Assad has criticized Turkey for exacerbating the surge in violence within his war-ravaged country and demanded the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria.
UN envoy persists with Syria peace talks despite series of stalemates
Every several months, a UN envoy seeking a political solution to the Syrian civil war briefs the Security Council on what has been described as a lack of any significant progress. Geir Pedersen’s …
Syria: Oxford Business Group launches new country report
The Report: Syria 2010 has been produced in partnership with the Syrian Enterprise and Business Centre (SEBC). Contributions have also been made Bemo Saudi Fransi Finance as its capital markets …
Syria’s Assad blames Turkey’s Erdogan for violence in Syria, insists on pullout of Turkish troops
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s President Bashar Assad slammed Turkey in comments published Wednesday, blaming Ankara for the uptick in violence in his war-torn country and insisting on the withdrawal of …
Lebanon’s army says it has detained dozens of smugglers planning to send migrants to Europe
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese troops detained dozens of Lebanese and Syrian traffickers in the country’s north as they were preparing to send migrants on boats to Europe across the Mediterranean Sea, the …
US sanctions exemption for earthquake relief to Syria expires
The Treasury announcement came as the Syrian government reauthorized the UN’s use of two border crossings to deliver aid.
Syria issues tender to buy 200,000 metric tons soft wheat
HAMBURG, Aug 8 (Reuters) – A Syrian state grains agency has issued an international tender to purchase and import 200,000 metric tons of soft milling wheat, European traders said on Tuesday. The …
Syria, Bahrain discuss strengthening financial, banking and customs cooperation
Damascus, SANA- Finance Minister, Kinan Yaghi, discussed with Bahraini Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, means of enhancing cooperation ties in the financial, banking and custom domains. The …
Turkey and Syria, six months after earthquakes
Sunday marks six months since Turkey and Syria were hit by a series of strong earthquakes. The disaster killed more than 56,000 people. Many people are still forced to live in tents or temporary …