Syria, Turkey and Kurdish

Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups.
Analysis-Efforts to end Kurdish militant conflict in Turkey face Syria test
By Daren Butler, Ece Toksabay and Umit Ozdal ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - Talks aimed at ending a 40-year-old militant conflict have fostered peace hopes in Turkey but the precarious situation of Kurdish forces in Syria and uncertainty about Ankara's intentions have left many Kurds anxious about the path ahead.
37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor
Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor reported "fierce battles in the Manbij
Bloodbath In Syria Between U.S Vs Turkey Backed Forces | Deadly On Street Clashes Kill 40
Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG as a PKK-linked terrorist group.
Turkey poised for military move against Kurdish forces in Syria
The Turkish armed forces have been placed on full combat readiness due to the potential for operations against Kurdish armed groups in Syria. This information was provided to the pro-government newspaper "Türkiye" by sources within the Turkish Ministry of Defense.

Iran, Syria

Italy’s foreign minister heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he will travel to Syria on Friday to encourage the country's transition ...
He Went to Syria With Tulsi Gabbard. He Has Some Big Concerns.
Mouaz Moustafa says Gabbard’s response to Assad’s atrocities is a worrisome sign of how she’d serve as director of national ...
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Visiting UN investigator voices hope for better Syria ties
DAMASCUS: A UN investigator expressed hope Thursday (Jan 9) of a "good relationship" with Syria's new rulers as he wrapped up ...
Syria to take time organising national dialogue, foreign minister says
Syria will take its time to organise a landmark national dialogue conference to ensure that the preparations include all ...
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Türkiye weighs supplying up to 500 MW of electricity to Syria’s Aleppo
Türkiye's top energy official on Thursday announced plans to start exporting up to 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity to the ...
First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed at the Damascus ...
After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
A U.S. sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but "much more significant work ...
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Will the Shake-up in Syria Undermine the Fight Against ISIS?
The United States appears intent on keeping its counterterrorism alliance with the Kurds in post-Assad Syria despite the ...
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Italian FM meets Syria's new leader in Damascus
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani met Syria's new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus Friday, state media said, in the ...
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Israel's new 'Greater Israel' map sparks massive outrage in Arab world
The 'Greater Israel' map includes significant portions of modern-day Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, sparking widespread ...