Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Saudi Arabia wants to support Syria, says al-Sharaa
Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, landed in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first international trip since his rebel militant group ousted former President Bashar al-Assad in December.
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 ...
Washington Examiner4d
Syrian Civil War: What led to the fall of the regime
On Dec. 8, Syrian rebels entered Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 54-year rule and ostensibly the first phase of the Syrian Civil War. Beginning in the Spring of 2011 after a violent ...
Reuters3d
Syria's Sharaa says it will take 4-5 years to hold presidential election
BEIRUT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Monday it would take between four and five years to hold presidential elections, the first time he has laid out a timeline for the vote ...
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 ...
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Syria's interim president visits Saudi Arabia on first trip abroad, likely a signal to Iran
In this photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, left, during his arrival at the royal palace in ...
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 ...
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 ...