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Moscow hosts talks aimed at Syria-Turkey rapprochement

Senior diplomats from Russia, Turkey, Syria and Iran have wrapped up two days of talks in Moscow

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Israel: Iran was behind drone incursion from Syria

The Israeli military says Iran appears to have been behind the launch of a drone that was shot down over Israeli airspace this week

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Syria's FM visits Egypt in step toward restoring ties

Syria’s chief diplomat is in Egypt today in a step toward normalizing ties between the two countries

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023

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Meeting to Normalize Turkish-Syrian Relations Expected in April

Turkish and Russian officials suggested that a meeting between the deputy foreign ministers of Türkiye, Russia, Iran and Syria, aimed at normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus, could be held in Moscow in April. “We are currently preparing, and I expect that these consultations will take place in Moscow at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

U.S. military launches airstrikes after drone attack kills contractor in Syria

A suspected Iranian drone strike killed a U.S. contractor and wounded five service members and another contractor at a coalition base in Syria, according to the Pentagon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Syria may restore ties as Mideast reshuffles

Saudi Arabia is in talks with Syria to reopen its embassy in the war-torn nation for the first time in a decade

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023

Syria's Assad in UAE to mark ongoing thaw in relations

Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in the United Arab Emirates Sunday, his first visit to the wealthy Gulf country since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last month

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023

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Evil presidents Vladimir Putin and Bashar Assad join forces to make brutal war vows

At the three-hour lunch in Moscow, warmonger Bashar Assad met his top ally Russian President Vladimir Putin and reaffirmed his support of the war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Assad Says Would Welcome More Russian Troops

Syrian President Bashar Assad said during an interview on Thursday that he would welcome any Russian proposals to set up new military bases and boost troop numbers in the country. Assad, who is in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Russia's military presence in Syria did not…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

US Report Calls for Stopping Theft of Aid by Assad Regime

A report issued by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies has issued recommendations for the US administration to stop what it described as the “diversion" and “theft” of aid by Bashar Assad’s regime. “The United States has spent over $14.1 billion on humanitarian assistance for Syria, more than any other…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 16, 2023

Putin meets Assad as Russia pushes for Syria-Turkey accord

Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks with Syrian leader Bashar Assad in Moscow on Wednesday as the Kremlin steps up efforts to restore ties between Turkey and Syria.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

Putin set to host Syrian leader Assad at the Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host Syrian President Bashar Assad for talks in the Kremlin expected to focus on rebuilding Syria after a devastating civil war

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Analysis: Syria rebuilding hopes dim as war enters year 13

The recent deadly earthquake in Syria and Turkey which caused billions of dollars in damage is boosting the prospects of Syria's once widely shunned president to return to the Arab fold

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Syrian President Assad Arrives in Moscow, Set to Meet Putin

Syrian President Bashar Assad arrived in Moscow on Tuesday, where he is scheduled to meet top ally Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia is a main backer of Assad and has a broad presence in Syria, where a 12-year uprising-turned-civil war has killed nearly half a million people and displaced half…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Syrian president Assad arrives in Moscow, set to meet Putin

Syrian President Bashar Assad has arrived in Moscow, where he is scheduled to meet top ally Russian President Vladimir Putin

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2023

Tunisian President Says he Wants Ambassador in Syria

Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Friday he wants to see Tunisia and Syria appoint ambassadors to their countries. "A decision must be taken on this issue," Saied told foreign minister Nabil Ammar during a meeting, according to a video posted on Facebook by the president's office. Tunisia cut off…

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties

A deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic ties has wide-reaching effects across the Middle East and reduces the chance of armed conflict between regional rivals

The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023

Syria's earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse

After a pair of devastating earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, the number of confirmed deaths continues to rise, surpassing 50,000 as of Feb. 24.

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The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

Reports: Suspected drone strike in Syria kills at least 3

Reports say that an explosion in eastern Syria killed at least three people

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

US bans entry to Syria security agent over killings on video

The U.S. State Department has banned entry into the U.S. of a Syrian intelligence member who appeared in a video leaked last year showing him fatally shooting people during the country’s 12-year conflict

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Hezbollah says it backs Christian ally to become president

The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah says the group backs a former Cabinet minister and strong ally to become Lebanon’s next president

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2023

US Bans Entry to Syria Security Agent over Killings on Video

The US State Department on Monday banned entry into the US of a Syrian intelligence member who appeared in a video leaked last year showing him fatally shooting people during the country’s 12-year conflict. The ban against Amjad Yousef, a member of Syria’s notorious Military Intelligence Branch 227, includes his…

WEKU · Mar 4, 2023

Photos show double blow of war and earthquakes in regime-held Syria

NPR gained rare access to parts of Syria after last month's devastating earthquakes, photographing what life is like for people who were already coping with a years-long civil war.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 28, 2023

Commentary: US shouldn’t let Bashar Assad leverage earthquake relief for his personal gain

For the past decade, Syrian kleptocrat and dictator Bashar Assad has seen himself ostracized by much of the world. In areas controlled by his regime, he used torture to sow terror in the hearts of the Syrian people through the Mukhabarat, a network of intelligence services. In opposition-held areas, he…

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023

Egypt's top diplomat in Damascus, meets with Syria's Assad

Egypt’s foreign minister has met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus and promised to deliver more aid to the quake-hit country

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