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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.

Turkey football club faces probe over braids clip backing Syrian Kurds


Wednesday, 28 January, 2026 , 14:37 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 to meet Putin, Russia seeks deal on military bases


Wednesday, 28 January, 2026 , 10:43 AFP Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of its military bases in the country.

Syrian leader to meet Putin, Russia seeks deal on military bases


Wednesday, 28 January, 2026 , 09:37 AFP Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, as the Kremlin seeks to secure the future of its military bases in the country.

Trump praises Syria's Sharaa after offensive in Kurdish area


Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 , 22:12 AFP US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he spoke to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and was pleased by developments on the ground, after an offensive by Damascus against Kurdish fighters long backed by Washington.

Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns


Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 , 21:27 AFP President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to the post.

Trump praises Syria's Sharaa after offensive in Kurdish area


Tuesday, 27 January, 2026 , 20:37 AFP US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he spoke to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and was pleased by developments on the ground, after an offensive by Damascus against Kurdish fighters long backed by Washington.