After being stripped of his Syrian citizenship by the Assad regime, he now holds Canadian citizenship and has built a successful business career.“I own soccer clubs in Europe and Dubai, as well as …
Turkey to seek lifting of Syria sanctions, Erdogan tells Sharaa
President Tayyip Erdogan told Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday that Turkey will continue its diplomatic efforts to lift international sanctions against Syria, Erdogan’s office said.
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.
Kurds say they will push for federal system in post-Assad Syria
Syrian Kurds are set to demand a federal system in post-Assad Syria that would allow regional autonomy and security forces, a senior Kurdish official told Reuters, doubling down on a decentralised …
Turkey’s Erdoğan meets pro-Kurdish MPs as they seek to end 40-year insurgency
The recent PKK ceasefire came against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in Syria, the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israel-Hamas war …
Israel hit Syrian bases scoped by Turkey, hinting at regional showdown, sources say
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Jonathan Spicer AMMAN/ISTANBUL (Reuters) – (This April 4 story has been corrected to fix the title of Noa Lazimi in paragraph 20) Turkey scoped out at least three air bases …
Syria’s dictator is gone. Its civil war is over. But Israel keeps attacking
Almost immediately after dictator Bashar al-Assad fled, Syria came under attack. Israeli airstrikes have hit several hundred times since December. Syria’s new leaders are starting to speak up.
Syrian economist proposes new currency to solve economic crisis
Syrian lira’ by removing two zeros from the current currency, which has become an urgent necessity, Syrian economist George Khazzam has stated, Syria Steps reported on April 9. Syria continues to …
Turkey talks with Israel about deconfliction in Syria when needed, foreign minister says
Turkey has been holding technical talks with Israel for deconfliction in Syria when needed, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday.
Opinion – The US and Syria: Between strategic success and unfinished business
The United States must adopt a balanced approach to Syria, engaging with the transitional government while maintaining diplomatic relations with other countries to establish lasting stability in the …