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Syria’s Foreign Minister al-Shaibani meets US Secretary Rubio in Antalya amid sanctions lift announcement
The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on May 15 that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with his American counterpart, Marco Rubio, to discuss the details of lifting sanctions on Syria.
US President Donald Trump concludes historic meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa
US President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on May 14, marking the first encounter between leaders of the two nations in 25 years
In Kurdish peace moves, expect ailing founder Ocalan to get Turkish Riviera house arrest and “Real PKK” splinter to emerge, says analyst
Ankara thinks it can “mop up” those who continue fighting, adds Soner Cagaptay.
BEYOND THE BOSPORUS: Who's to say PKK guns won't be used under a different name?
And anyway, despite what you are reading, the militants' so-called name has not been in use since 2002.
Trump Tower proposal in Damascus signals al-Sharaa’s trade ambitions
Syria followers other Arab countries potentially offering US President Donald Trump a future hotel in Damascus.
Wildfires in Syria's Jabal Turkman expand as strong winds hamper control efforts
Wildfires in Syria's Jabal Turkman have expanded due to strong winds as firefighting teams battle the blaze for a fifth consecutive day.
Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Paris for first European visit
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday for his first European visit since coming to power after his Islamist forces ousted longtime Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad last December.
Israel to respond against Yemen for missile on Tel Aviv airport
Israel is preparing to retaliate against a Yemeni missile attack that targeted Ben-Gurion Airport on May 5, following a security cabinet decision.
COMMENT: Israel is attempting to destabilise Syria, split Druze minority
Israel is trying to destabilise Syria with airstrikes near Damascus and is supplying hardliners in the Druze minority with weapons, say analysts.
Israeli fighter jets strike targets near the Syrian presidential palace
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) fighter jets conducted a strike adjacent to the area of the Palace of Hussein al-Sharaa in Damascus.
Israel treats injured Syrian Druze, strikes Damascus regime forces
Israel has permitted injured Syrian Druze to enter its territory for medical treatment, as the minority continues to fight against the new Damascus government.
ِِAt least nine people killed in sectarian clashes in Syria
At least nine people, including five armed Druze men, were killed in sectarian-motivated clashes that erupted overnight on April 28 in Jaramana, a suburb of Damascus, Syria.
Turkey’s foreign policy falling apart on all fronts, writes shadow minister
Ankara took a slap to the chops as Turkic Central Asian states inked an investment-linked deal on relations with Brussels that pointedly included no recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
US forces withdraw from military base in Syria's Al-Hasakah province, Al-Watan reports
US troops and military equipment have begun withdrawing from a US military base in al-Shaddadi in Syria's Al-Hasakah province.
Time Magazine names Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa among 2025’s 100 most influential people
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential leaders by Time magazine in its annual list released on April 16. President al-Sharaa was included in the "Leaders" category.
Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria's debts to World Bank
Saudi Arabia is preparing to settle Syria's outstanding debts to the World Bank, according to insider sources speaking with American news agencies.
Syrian Alawites find refuge in Russia’s Perm
Russian officials have confirmed a steady flow of Syrian refugees that have begun settling in the Perm region of the country as sectarian attacks continue to target religious minorities, including Alawites.
Turkey in close contact with Israel to avoid undesired engagements in Syria
Turkey has been holding technical talks with Israel concerning the de-escalation of any conflict in Syria when needed, Reuters on April 9 quoted Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as saying.
Syrian economist proposes new currency to solve economic crisis
Syria could introduce a "neo-Syrian lira" by removing two zeros from the current currency, which has become an urgent necessity.
ISTANBUL BLOG: Episode 12 in which Trump tells Bibi he can leave Turkey to him
Israel’s PM arrives at White House having just bombed into ground Syrian military air base Turkish president Erdogan wanted to take over.