The Eighth Brigade, which is prominent in the Daraa governorate and led by Ahmed al-Awda, no longer receives financial support from Russia, and is therefore financially subjected to the Syrian regime, …
Blinken says U.S. does not intend to normalize relations with Syria’s Assad
The United States does not intend to support any efforts to normalise ties with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or rehabilitate him until there is irreversible progress towards a political solution …
Turkey says it will do “what is necessary” after Syria attacks
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 …