The New York Times3d
In Turkey, New Syrian Leader and Erdogan Pledge to Work Together
In their first meeting, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed strengthening their countries’ ties. By Ben Hubbard Reporting from Istanbul ...
The Washington Post6d
Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
An Israeli tank on a damaged road in Madinat al-Baath, Syria, on Jan. 23. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence.
Reuters3d
Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara
ANKARA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he and Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, had discussed in Ankara on Tuesday steps to be taken against Kurdish ...
U.S. News & World Report5d
Syria's Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh on First Foreign Trip
Syria's Sharaa Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh on First Foreign Trip CAIRO (Reuters) -Syria's transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on ...
ABC News5d
At least 15 killed in car bomb explosion in northern Syria
At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city DAMASCUS, Syria -- At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded ...
The Economist5d
An interview with Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s president
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s president, spoke to The Economist on January 31st in Damascus. The conversation has been translated and lightly edited for clarity. You can read our analysis of the ...
Reuters4d
Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled
DAMASCUS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A car bomb killed at least 15 people in the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Monday, the second attack there in three days and Syria's deadliest since Bashar al-Assad ...
The National Interest5d
Assad Is Gone, Syria’s Captagon Trade Isn’t
Despite its statements vowing to clean up the country, Syria’s new government is unlikely to tackle the profitable narcotics trade. Sharaa and his newly appointed minister of defense ...
The Express Tribune6d
Pakistan welcomes new Syrian set-up
Pakistan finally announced a major shift in its foreign policy towards Syria as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday welcomed the new interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa. This was the first ...
The Financial Times5d
Syria’s new leader visits Saudi Arabia in sign of regional power shift
Simply sign up to the Middle Eastern politics & society myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in ...
The Times of Israel4d
Don’t Forget the Syrian Opportunity
While the focus has shifted to Gaza with President Trump’s declaration, let’s not forget about Syria. Recently, residents of Druze villages located in (former) Syria announced their desire to ...
The Irish Times5d
Searching for Syria’s disappeared: ‘We can’t always give answers, but we can give part of the story'
Amer Matar watched news footage of Sednaya prison being liberated by rebel forces last December in Germany, where the Syrian journalist and activist had sought asylum after being detained and ...