Was Maher al-Assad, brother of ousted Syrian president, spotted in Moscow? Maher al-Assad is wanted for war crimes and reportedly fled to Russia by way of Iraq as rebel forces took over Syria. Syria
Exclusive US troops in Syria's Kurdish northeast will remain in single base near Rmeilan oil fields The consolidation comes as tensions rise between Iran and Israel, heightening risks for remaining US forces. By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Turkey detains dozens of ISIS suspects in raids tied to Syria-based network A nationwide sweep targeted the group's financial and propaganda networks as Ankara steps up efforts to counter the jihadi extremist group in Syria. Turkey
Cryptocurrency giant Binance opens trading access to Syria: What to know Binance’s announcement comes after the United States and the European Union lifted most economic sanctions on Syria last month. Syria
Interview US believes Syria’s Sharaa at risk of assassination, Trump envoy says Tom Barrack US special envoy for Syria
Fresh Turkey strikes in Syria kill 10 Kurdish militants: Ankara Turkish troops have killed 10 Kurdish militants in a cross-border escalation ongoing since the weekend, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Turkey
Breaking | Last Updated: April 17, 2023, 3:18 pm US forces kill senior Islamic State official in pre-dawn Syria raid: official Local reports said several US helicopters were involved in an operation in an area controlled by the opposition Suqour al-Sham militia. Syria
US citizen sues Syria over torture amid regional embrace of Assad Obada Mzaik filed a federal lawsuit against the Syrian government over torture he says he endured during his three-week detention in 2012. Syria
Turkey’s opposition foreign policy promises gradual departure from Erdogan’s Turkey’s opposition alliance vows to prioritize diplomacy and de-escalate tensions in Ankara’s foreign ties, yet it might adhere to policy continuity on many issues should it win the elections next month. Turkey
Arab initiative offers best chance for Syria in years The Saudi-brokered meeting and Jordanian road map could boost the long stalled Syrian political process; Turkey is still key to settlement; Assad also has his cards to play. Syria
Jordan proposes Syria peace plan during Arab FM Saudi meeting The plan includes steps to tackle the refugee crisis and smuggling across borders. Jordan
Turkey hopes Iran will play constructive role in Syria thaw Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu acknowledged difficulties so far but called on Iran to make a constructive contribution to the high-level talks between Turkey, Syria and Russia. Turkey
Islamic State kills three truffle hunters in Syria Truffle hunting is potentially profitable for Syrians amid the bleak economic situation in the country, but the activity is also dangerous due to targeting by the Islamic State. Syria
Turkey accuses Iraqi Kurdish party of being under ‘full control’ of PKK Turkey's top diplomat tore into an Iraqi Kurdish group following an April 8 drone strike targeting the US-led coalition’s top ally in Syria, saying the PKK had taken “full control” of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. Turkey
US softens rhetoric on Arab outreach to Syria’s Assad The Biden administration says "real steps to improve the situation for the people in Syria" should be part of any engagement with the long-boycotted regime. Syria
3 Syrians dead, 3 missing as Ukraine-bound ship sinks off Turkey's coast Rescuers are trying to reach three missing crew members of the Joe 2 ship, which had 14 crew on board. Turkey
Iran vows revenge against Israel after deadly Syria strikes As tensions escalated, Iran's promise of vengeance was also coupled with a pledge to further bolster Syria's defenses against Israel. Iran
