Turkey signals restraint as war of words with Israel escalates over Syria The Turkish president’s top communications aide says Ankara will not be drawn into the Israeli government's “games” as Washington pushes a Turkey-Israel-Syria deconfliction mechanism. Turkey
Syria’s FM pays Pakistan first visit in 19 years amid new regional alignments Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is paying his office's first visit to Pakistan in nearly two decades after Islamabad, Ankara and Riyadh signed a joint defense pact. Syria
Turkey looks to expand Syria energy footprint into oil, gas Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said state oil giant TPAO and private companies are ready to explore for oil and gas onshore and offshore in Syria. Turkey
In first, Lebanon to hand over former Syrian general to Sharaa government The decision comes as Syria's new authorities move to prosecute former regime figures over alleged crimes committed during the country's civil war. Lebanon
Syria announces capture of senior ISIS official near Manbij: What to know By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
What we know about Israeli strikes on Syrian air base tied to Turkey By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis Could US shift on Syria’s Kurds unlock progress with Turkey? Washington’s signals that it is scaling back support for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have given US-Turkey relations their most tangible lift in years, though risks remain for Ankara. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Interview Grossi: IAEA seeks return to Syria as Kurdish unrest delays nuclear inspections Hostilities between the Syrian government and the Kurdish administration in the northeast have slowed the IAEA’s monitoring of the country’s nuclear facilities, Rafael Grossi said in an interview with Al-Monitor from Davos. Rafael Grossi IAEA Director General
Syria-Kurd deal hinges on SDF integration as Barrack meets Kobane Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces are navigating tense negotiations following clashes and a temporary ceasefire in northeastern Syria. Syria
Iraq to prosecute ISIS detainees transferred from Syria: What to know The repatriation of Iraqis accused of Islamic State ties from Syria has reignited security concerns in Iraq. Iraq
What Israel stands to lose in Syria-SDF agreement The agreement signed Jan. 18 for the integration of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state will bolster not only Turkey, Israel’s foe, but also President Ahmed al-Sharaa while he negotiates a security deal with Israel. Israel
Rifaat al-Assad, perpetrator of Syria's 1982 Hama massacre, dies at 88 Known for his role in the 1982 Hama massacre, the late member of Syria’s former ruling family oversaw the killing of tens of thousands of civilians. Syria
Trump praises Syria's Sharaa after truce reached with SDF The Trump administration’s Syria envoy said Tuesday that Washington believed Damascus could handle the country’s continued fight against ISIS, signaling a major shift in the US' policy toward the Kurdish forces. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Syria’s Kurds accept sweetened ceasefire deal as US envoy Barrack declares SDF obsolete The ceasefire follows intense clashes and a rapid Syrian military advance in the Kurdish-held northeast, amid concerns over ISIS prisoners. Syria
US military negotiates handover of Syria's ISIS prisons as Kurds withdraw The US military has largely stood down as Syrian government forces moved into Kurdish-held areas of northeast Syria, raising concerns about ethnic violence and the security of prisons holding ISIS detainees. By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Trump demands end to clashes with Kurds in call with Syria's Sharaa US President Donald Trump called Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, and secured a pledge from the leader to not enter al-Hasakeh as Syrian forces clashed with the Kurdish-led SDF. Syria
Erdogan welcomes Syria-SDF agreement, urges full implementation Turkey has welcomed the agreement as key to domestic peace efforts with the outlawed Kurdish militants. Turkey
Bowing to US pressure, Syrian military advances, Kurdish-led SDF agrees to Sharaa's terms Syrian government forces rapidly retook Raqqa and key eastern territories from the US-backed SDF, prompting a ceasefire agreement that effectively restores Damascus’ control over much of Syria’s oil-rich northeast. Syria
