The toughest U.S. sanctions yet on Syria take effect this week, increasing the pressure on President Bashar al-Assad as he grapples with a deepening economic crisis after a decade of war. Washington s …
Drone Strike Kills 2 al-Qaida Commanders in NW Syria
A drone strike in northwestern Syria on Sunday killed two senior commanders with an al-Qaida-linked group, sources said.
Syrian-Americans protest in Allentown, angry over new sanctions they say are harming family overseas
Americans protested Sunday in Allentown against sanctions imposed over war crimes in Syria, arguing they hurt civilians more than leaders in the war-torn country.
U.S. State Department Slammed For Syria Policy At Religious Freedom Hearing
The U.S. State Department came under fire for allegedly endangering religious freedom in Syria at a recent hearing of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. The Commission, created by …
Russia, Turkey put off talks expected to discuss Libya and Syria
No new date announced for talks that were scheduled to take place in Istanbul on Sunday and Monday. Russia and Turkey have postponed ministerial-level talks that were expected to focus on Libya and …
WB approves $100m in support for Syrians, host communities in Jordan
The World Bank on Wednesday approved a $100 million financial assistance package to increase access to jobs and create better work conditions for Jordanians and Syrian refugees.According to a press …
Turkey and Russia put off talks expected to tackle Libya and Syria
Russia and Turkey have postponed ministerial-level talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria, where the two countries support opposing sides in long-standing conflicts. Turkish Foreign Min …
Russian Foreign, Defence Ministers to visit Turkey
The two leaders focusing on Syria, Libya as well as on renewed bilateral cooperation amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
What is on the agenda for Russia-Turkey talks in Istanbul
A Russian delegation are in Istanbul for talks on regional issues including Libya and Syria. The meeting was scheduled to take place in Moscow and focus on Syria. However, when Mo …
Russia’s Foreign and Defense Ministers in Turkey for Libya and Syria talks
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu are arriving in Turkey on Sunday as part of a major high-level delegation to discuss regional issues, Russia’s TASS reported.