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Assad to Visit Moscow in Mid-March for Talks with the Kremlin

The Kremlin confirmed on Monday media leaks about preparations for an imminent visit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to Russia, refraining from giving additional details about the ongoing arrangements. A source close to the Russian Foreign Ministry told Asharq Al-Awsat said that the Russian and Syrian sides attached great importance…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Summons US Ambassador Over Chief of Staff's Visit to Northern Syria

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned US ambassador Jeff Flake over the visit over the weekend of a top US general to areas controlled by the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), where US forces are also deployed, in northeastern Syria. On Saturday, US Joint Chiefs Chair Army General Mark…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syria: Quake Aid Flights Re-routed after Strike on Aleppo Airport

Syria's transport ministry said on Tuesday it would re-route flights carrying earthquake aid following an overnight aerial attack that put the airport in the northern city of Aleppo out of commission. It said flights would now land in either the capital Damascus or the coastal province of Latakia. Dozens of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Syria says Israeli air strike puts Aleppo airport out of service

An Israeli air strike on Syria's Aleppo International Airport damaged its runway and took the airport out of service early on Tuesday, Syrian state news agency SANA reported, citing a military source.

Reuters

Israeli Airstrike Puts Syria's Aleppo Airport Out of Service

An Israeli airstrike on Syria's Aleppo International Airport damaged its runway and took the airport out of service, Syrian state news agency SANA reported early on Tuesday, citing a military source. Syrian air defenses intercepted missiles launched from the Mediterranean Sea, west of the coastal city of Latakia, at 2:07…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syria says Israeli air raid takes Aleppo airport out of service

Transport ministry says attack forced authorities to reroute flights carrying aid for those affected by February quakes.

Al Jazeera

Syrian state media says Israeli strike damaged Aleppo airport

An Israeli airstrike hit the Aleppo airport early Tuesday and put it out of service, Syrian state media reported.

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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

A Month after Quake, Survivors Need Shelter, Sanitation

One month after a powerful quake devastated parts of Türkiye and Syria, hundreds of thousands of people still need adequate shelter and sanitation, and an appeal for $1 billion to assist survivors is only 10% funded, hampering efforts to tackle the humanitarian crisis, a United Nations official said Monday. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Syria’s Water System at Risk of Collapse in Northwest after Quake, Warns Red Cross

Syria's ageing and war-damaged water system around the northwestern province of Aleppo is at risk of collapse after an earthquake struck a month ago, the International Committee of the Red Cross warned on Monday. Some 6,000 people were killed by the Feb. 6 earthquake and aftershocks in Syria, with most…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey: One month after quake, French paramedics help residents in remote areas

It's been a month since two devastating earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria, killing more than 50,000 people. Many hospitals and clinics in Turkey are full of injured patients, while other facilities are heavily damaged, making it difficult to provide much-needed routine medical treatment to other residents. Our reporters Thameen Al-Kheetan,…

France 24

A month after quake, survivors need shelter, sanitation

A United Nations official says one month after a powerful quake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria, hundreds of thousands of people continue to have “extensive humanitarian needs,” including shelter and sanitation

The Independent UK

Briton in Syria tells of survivors’ ‘overwhelming sense of fear’ one month on from deadly earthquake

Families are having to choose between living in a tent or building that could collapse

Evening Standard

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Giant game bundle launched to raise charity funds for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief

You can donate a minimum of £24.92 to purchase games in the bundle, including Gotham Knights and Ghostrunner,

The Guardian - UK

‘He’d been through so much for his age’: what one Syrian boy’s story can tell children about life as a young refugee

More people are displaced globally now than at any other time since the second world war, millions of them children. Save the Children’s Wonderbooks series is helping kids here to understand the hardships they face – and offering hope for the future

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Activates Air Defense System in Syria

The Iranian militias have given the green light to activate the air defense system composed of four batteries in Damascus to intercept any upcoming Israeli strikes, reliable sources in Syria said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) revealed that the militias’ leaders were ordered to limit their movement in…

Al Jazeera

‘Crush syndrome’ is debilitating Syria’s earthquake victims

Doctors say medical facilities in northwest Syria are unable to deal with the complications of crush injuries.

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The Independent UK

Watch the scene live from Hatay one month since deadly earthquake hit Turkey

Watch the scene live from Hatay one month on since powerful earthquakes devastated Turkey and Syria.

Reuters

Russia works to ease visa regime for India, other countries - TASS

Russia is working on easing visa procedures for six countries, including India, Syria and Indonesia, the state TASS news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Ivanov as saying on Sunday.

The Independent UK

British aid worker ‘privileged’ to help children affected by Turkey-Syria quake

Unicef worker Joe English has been helping children in Syria and Turkey affected by the earthquake with psychosocial aid.

The Independent UK

Daughters still asking to go home a month after earthquake, says Syrian mother

Pregnant Aalaa said her daughters were ‘pulled’ from her as their home collapsed and the two young children are still suffering weeks later.

360info

How patriarchal mindset prevents women in peace efforts

Can Afghan and Syrian women ever be involved in the peace process or will it remain a pipe dream?

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo affected by Turkey-Syria earthquake and sends care items to victims

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent plenty of aid to assist those affected by the earthquake that ripped through Turkey and Syria with the former Manchester United man sending tents, food packages and medical supplies

Al Jazeera

Qatar’s emir criticises aid delay to Syria earthquake victims

Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim said it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes in Syria.

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