Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 15:46 AFP — Syria's "conflict has not ended yet," even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 15:28 AFP — Syria's "conflict has not ended yet" even after the departure of former president Bashar al-Assad, the UN's envoy to the country warned Tuesday, highlighting clashes between Turkish-backed and Kurdish groups in the north.

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 15:26 AFP — European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen pledged to intensify the EU's "direct engagement" with Syria's new Islamist-led rulers after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 14:00 AFP — After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say.

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 12:14 AFP — European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said Tuesday Brussels would intensify its "direct engagement" with Syria's new Islamist-led rulers after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024 , 09:16 AFP — After backing the rebels who overthrew Bashar al-Assad and brokering a key Horn of Africa peace deal, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has boosted his international standing, leaving him well-placed to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, analysts say.

Monday, 16 December, 2024 , 21:35 AFP — A Brazilian judge has ordered a song by British pop superstar Adele, "Million Years Ago," be pulled worldwide -- including on streaming services -- over an ongoing plagiarism claim by a Brazilian composer.

Monday, 16 December, 2024 , 20:02 AFP — President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad as an "unfriendly takeover" by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference on Monday.

Monday, 16 December, 2024 , 17:32 AFP — President-elect Donald Trump characterized the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad by Ankara-backed rebels as an "unfriendly takeover" by US ally Turkey as he addressed the conflict at a news conference Monday.

Monday, 16 December, 2024 , 17:00 AFP — Western powers are looking to establish contact with Syria's new rulers, aiming to avoid Iraq- or Libya-style chaos after the fall of the Assad regime to Islamist-led rebels.