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.
Turkey and Russia to hold talks on Libya, Syria wars
Russia’s foreign and defence ministers will visit Turkey on Sunday for talks, the two countries’ foreign ministries said on Saturday, with media reports saying discussions would focus on Libya. The …
Looming U.S. Sanctions Shake Syria, Hasten Economic Meltdown
The pain is likely to grow under the new U.S. sanctions, which Washington says aim to punish Assad and his top lieutenants …
Is Syria’s Assad on the Edge?
New U.S. sanctions come into force next week, threatening the country’s fragile economy and dealing a fresh blow to the regime.
Syria’s Assad Faces Growing Pressure From the Street Over Slumping Economy
Demonstrations are rarely seen in government-controlled areas, but they are testing the Syrian leader’s authority as he attempts to consolidate power after nine years of conflict.
Syria economic meltdown presents new challenge for Assad
In scenes not witnessed for years in government-controlled parts of Syria, dozens of men and women marched through the streets this week, protesting a sharp increase in prices and collapse of the …