Syria's Sharaa arrives in Moscow

Trump declares next phase of Gaza plan, PKK’s Ocalan appeals to Iraqi Kurdistan president for help in negotiations with Turkey, and more.

Rosaleen Carroll
Rosaleen Carroll
Oct 15, 2025
FILE PHOTO: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.  

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa heads to Moscow
  • Trump declares next phase of Gaza plan
  • PKK’s Ocalan appeals to Iraqi Kurdistan president for help in negotiations with Turkey
  • Turkey's FDI surge signals economic recovery 

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