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US envoy calls Damascus, Kurds agreement 'historic milestone'


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 09:53 AFP

Syria govt, Kurds reach comprehensive agreement


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 09:19 AFP Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday that included the gradual integration of the Kurds' forces and administration into the central state, following weeks of clashes between the two sides that led to a ceasefire.

Kurdish forces say reached comprehensive agreement with Syria govt


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 08:34 AFP Kurdish forces in Syria said they had reached a comprehensive agreement with Damascus that included their gradual integration into the state on Friday, following weeks of clashes between the two sides that led to a ceasefire.

Kurdish forces say reached comprehensive agreement with Syria govt


Friday, 30 January, 2026 , 08:15 AFP

US bases in the Middle East - possible targets for Iran?


Thursday, 29 January, 2026 , 20:01 AFP The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to military conflict, with President Donald Trump saying Washington is "ready, willing and able" to strike its arch-foe, and Tehran vowing a "crushing response."

Sweden denies Turkey request to hear journalist facing terror charges


Thursday, 29 January, 2026 , 17:23 AFP Sweden's government said Thursday that it was denying a request from Ankara for a Swedish court to interrogate a journalist facing terror charges in Turkey.

US bases in the Middle East


Thursday, 29 January, 2026 , 17:07 AFP The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to military conflict, with President Donald Trump saying Washington is "ready, willing and able" to strike its arch-foe and Tehran vowing a "crushing response."

Turkey court acquits lawyer of links to terrorism


Thursday, 29 January, 2026 , 16:51 AFP A Turkish court has acquitted a lawyer of links to terrorism on the grounds of lack of evidence, media reports said Thursday.

Turkey football club faces probe over braids clip backing Syrian Kurds


Wednesday, 28 January, 2026 , 15:55 AFP Turkey's main Kurdish football team is to face action by the national football body for sharing a video in solidarity with Kurdish forces in Syria, Turkey's Football Federation (TFF) has said.

Syrian leader meets Putin, Russia eyes deal on military bases


Wednesday, 28 January, 2026 , 15:21 AFP Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for talks in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of military bases vital for its operations in the Middle East.