Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday Turkey would “do what is necessary for its security” after what it said was a rise in cross-border attacks by Syrian Kurdish YPG militia.
U.S. condemns cross border attack from Syria against Turkey
The United States has condemned a cross-border attack from Syria against Turkey, the State Department said on Tuesday, a day after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey was determined to …
EXCLUSIVE Turkish intelligence helped Iraq capture Islamic State leader, sources say
Turkish intelligence helped Iraq capture a senior Islamic State leader who had been hiding out in northwestern Syria, three security sources said on Tuesday, in an operation that points to closer …
UAE, Syria agree on plans to enhance economic cooperation – ministry
The United Arab Emirates’ economy ministry said on Sunday that the Gulf state and Syria had agreed on future plans to enhance economic cooperation and explore new sectors.
Bellingcat funded by US and UK intelligence contractors that aided extremists in Syria
Bellingcat is funded by scandal-ridden US and UK intelligence contractors that supported violent jihadists in Syria, while reaping profits.
Assad’s uncle returns to Syria after 37 yrs in exile
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s uncle Rifaat al-Assad has returned to the country after 37 years in exile, a local newspaper reported. The President has allowed the return of his uncle, who left …
Syrian president allows exiled uncle to return to Syria, pro-government newspaper says
Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad has allowed his exiled uncle Rifaat to return to Syria, pro-government Al Watan newspaper said on Friday, citing sources.
Difficult operating environment forces out MTN Syria
The years of civil war and destruction to infrastructure continue to have a toll on the telecoms sector in Syria. Although over the years the major mobile service providers Syriatel and MTN Syria have …
Joe Biden extends national emergency powers in dealing with Syria: All you need to know about the executive order
United States president Joe Biden on Thursday renewed the American government’s declaration of national emergency powers in dealing with Syria. In a statement, Biden said: “The situation in and in …
United States to stay in Syria, top Kurdish politician says
A leading Syrian Kurdish politician said on Thursday the United States will stay on in Syria to destroy Islamic State, build infrastructure and remain a player in the search for a political settlement …