Lebanon, Sudan, Syria, Turkey and Yemen all ranked in the top 10 of an annual ‘misery index’ based on economic and socioeconomic conditions.
Turkey Elections: Runoff becomes tug of war over Syrian refugees
IZMIR, Turkey — With a mere 96 hours to Sunday’s crucial runoff that will determine whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will remain at Turkey’s helm for a third decade, the opposition and government have placed Turkey’s 4 million Syrian refugees …
Turkey’s crucial runoff becomes tug of war over Syrian refugees
As Turkey heads for its presidential runoff, the opposition and the government are in a race to send Syrians and other refugees back home in an effort to woo nationalist voters.
Florida sued over law blocking Chinese citizens, other foreigners from buying property
The law applies to properties within 10 miles of military installations and other “critical infrastructure” and also affects citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. But …
What’s next for Syria after Assad’s regional comeback?
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has returned to the Arab fold after more than a decade of isolation, eyeing reconstruction and aid from formers foes as the conflict grinds on. – Neighbouring …
Factbox: Then and now: How Arab states changed course on Syria
Jordan, Syria’s neighbour to the south … reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals …
US investigates whether Syria air strike killed civilian, not senior al-Qaeda leader
The US military’s Central Command said it was ‘aware of allegations that the May 3 strike may have resulted in a civilian casualty’.
Syria’s Assad shakes hands, kisses cheeks with onetime foes at Arab League summit
Every handshake would count, and Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad had plenty of them at Friday’s Arab League Summit – along with hugs and kisses – from his onetime foes in the region.
Zelenskyy arrives at Arab League summit, as Saudi Arabia flexes diplomatic muscle
With the Ukrainian president’s visit, Syria’s president returning to the fold and Saudi Arabia’s recent detente with Iran, this year’s Arab League summit reflects a changing region.
Saudi Arabia Welcomes Assad in Diplomatic Win for Syrian Leader
Syrian President Bashar Al Assad touched down in Saudi Arabia to attend an Arab League summit for the first time in 13 years, marking a victory for a leader sanctioned by the US for war …