Syria and Jordan strengthen collaborative efforts across multiple sectors

The Syrian and Jordanian foreign ministries issued a joint statement following the visit of Jordan’s Foreign Minister, Ayman Safadi, to Damascus on Thursday, April 17. According to the statement, a Higher Coordination Council has been agreed upon, which …

IMF-World Bank meetings to discuss restoring support for Syria, UN official says

Audio By Carbonatix By Maya Gebeily DAMASCUS (Reuters) – Officials will discuss major steps to restore support for Syria from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund at spring meetings next week, though sanctions remain a major obstacle to …

US to further reduce troop presence in Syria following post-Oct. 7 increase

The US will withdraw about 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to work with Kurdish allies to counter the Islamic State jihadist group, a US official said Thursday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet …

Syria, Turkey start a new chapter in history to develop their relations

Damascus,SANA- Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar affirmed that the visit of Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat to Syria was fruitful and reflects the fraternal ties between the two countries. “The visit was fruitful, during which …

FO° Talks: Josef Olmert on Syria, Part 9: Predicting Syria’s Future

[This is the final part of a nine-part series. To read more, see Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 here.] Josef Olmert: Hello. This is going to be our ninth and last episode in the current series about Syria. And I need to start with a methodical comment, I …

U.S. Withdrew Troops From Three Bases In Syria (Videos)

Illustrative image. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) The United States has begun withdrawing hundreds of troops from northeastern Syria, The New York Times reported on April 17. Two senior U.S. officials told the newspaper that the U.S. military was closing three …

Türkiye eyes 'rapid' progress in economic ties after broad Syria talks

Türkiye and Syria will make "rapid progress" on investment, banking collaboration, transportation links and customs in the period ahead, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said on Friday, reaffirming Ankara's support to help the war-torn nation's …

Israeli attacks on Syria, Lebanon threat to Middle East peace

Israel is openly declaring it targets the Middle East’s peace and stability through attacks on Syria and Lebanon, besides the ongoing attacks on civilians in Gaza, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday. "This state of madness that threatens …

US to pull 600 troops from Syria, leaving under 1,000 to 'fight Daesh'

The U.S. will withdraw roughly 600 troops from Syria, reducing its military presence to fewer than 1,000, a Washington official said Thursday. The remaining forces will continue working to contain the Daesh group, the official said. The official, who spoke …

US to withdraw 600 troops from Syria, leaving fewer than 1,000 to help counter IS militants