The Hindu | Endgame in Syria The Hindu The seven-year-old Syrian conflict has recently seen a flurry of political activity toward a possible denouement. Following the defeat of the Islamic State (IS) at Abu Kamal, its last Syrian redoubt, military activities are being framed by the tenuous ... US cutting off supply of weapons to Kurds fighting in Syria Turkey Says Trump Promises To Stop Arming Kurds In Syria Trump tells Turkish president US will stop arming Kurds in Syria |
The Spokesman-Review | UN envoy to Syria invites opposition to upcoming peace talks The Spokesman-Review In this March 3, 2017 file photo, Nasr al-Hariri, the leader of Syria's main opposition group, the High Negotiations Committee, gives a press conference after a round of negotiation with UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Staffan de ... UN aims to restart Syria talks with unified opposition Syria opposition to join talks in Geneva — by invitation Syrian opposition 'serious' on transition without Assad |
NPR | On The Syrian Border, Alternative Arabic Music Brews NPR The cafe-bar is a safe place for a coffee, but just a few minutes' drive away is the Israeli border fence with Syria. Many in Majdal Shams have relatives who live just beyond the fence in a Syrian regime-controlled village that's frequently under ... |
The Independent | A year after the fall of Aleppo, Syria's Ghouta faces same fate | The ... The Independent This time last year, the world looked on as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad launched the final assault on opposition-held east Aleppo. Operation Dawn of ... |
Aljazeera.com | What is the future of the Syrian Democratic Forces? | News | Al ... Aljazeera.com Confrontation 'looming' between SDF and FSA, with the pair at odds over the reasons for a major military defection. Syria's Kurds to hold second phase of elections in north Syria's Kurds to hold second phase of elections December 1 |
South China Morning Post | Syria courts China for rebuilding push after fall of Islamic State's strongholds South China Morning Post Ambassador Imad Moustapha said Syria had been trying to woo foreign investors to join its massive reconstruction efforts and would consider giving Chinese companies Syrian oil in return for loans. It would also consider settling transactions in yuan. |
Washington Post | The Latest: General: Russia likely to scale down in Syria Washington Post BEIRUT — The Latest on developments in Syria (all times local):. 7:25 p.m.. The chief of the Russian General Staff says Russia is likely to scale down its military presence in Syria “significantly” before the year's end. Moscow embarked on an air ... Iran's Rouhani says Sochi summit 'right step, at right time' for Syria Turkey, Russia, Iran to meet regularly to talk Syria: Erdoğan Rouhani to Assad: Iran backs Syria in fight against terrorism |
CNN | As ISIS retreats, US is set to reveal troop numbers in Syria - CNN.com CNN (CNN) The US currently has approximately 2,000 troops in Syria on an ongoing basis, mainly special operations forces, according to several defense officials. Pentagon likely to announce US has 2000 troops in Syria, not 500 – officials US already has 2000 troops in Syria, Pentagon set to reveal Six Russian long-range bombers annihilate ISIS targets in north-eastern Syria |
Aljazeera.com | Syria: Secret underground hospital established to treat injuries Aljazeera.com A secret underground hospital has been built by doctors to treat patients injured by government air raids. The doctors say they have been driven underground because attacks on hospitals above ground have become horrifyingly routine. While the ... |
NDTV | Who's Who In The Syria Conflict NDTV Beirut, Lebanon: Syria's war has spiralled into a complex multi-sided conflict since it began with anti-government protests in March 2011, drawing in regional and international powers including the United States and Russia. Here is a breakdown of the ... Tensions rise in southern Syria as HTS is found operating in Daraa |