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Syria deal announced by Sharaa stipulates integrating Kurdish forces into army: state media


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 16:07 AFP —

Syrian president calls for full ceasefire after deal with Kurdish leader mam/lar/lg/amj


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 15:49 AFP —

Iraq announces complete withdrawal of US-led coalition from federal territory


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 15:38 AFP — Iraq said on Sunday US-led coalition forces had finished withdrawing from bases within the country's federal territory, which excludes the autonomous northern Kurdistan region.

Sharaa insists on sovereignty over all Syria as forces advance against Kurds


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 15:36 AFP — President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with US envoy Tom Barrack on Sunday and insisted on Syria's sovereignty across the country, a statement said, as his forces advance against withdrawing Kurdish fighters in the north and east.

Sharaa insists on sovereignty over all Syria as forces advance against Kurds


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 15:21 AFP —

Syria says 2 civilians killed by Kurdish-led forces in Raqa city


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 13:48 AFP — Syrian state media said two civilians were killed by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern city of Raqa on Sunday, as a monitor reported clashes there.

Syria says 2 civilians killed by Kurdish-led forces in Raqa city


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 13:27 AFP —

Macron urges Syria 'permanent ceasefire' with Kurds


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 13:27 AFP — France's President Emmanuel Macron in telephone talks with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday urged a "permanent ceasefire" after fighting between Damascus troops and Kurdish forces.

Macron says told Syria leader ceasefire withs Kurds 'necessary'


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 13:09 AFP —

Kurdish forces withdraw from Syria's largest oil field as govt forces advance


Sunday, 18 January, 2026 , 12:38 AFP — Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east.