US envoy says SDF is YPG/PKK, rules out separate SDF state in Syria
NEW YORK The US ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, on Friday described the…
US envoy urges PKK/YPG to act quickly on integration to avoid issues with Türkiye, Syria
‘One country, one nation, one military is dictated by that nation, which we’re now recognizing,’ Barrack says about…
Syria faces major challenges in efforts to integrate US-backed SDF into military
The US under Trump aims for a stable, unified Syria, with Barrack tasked to achieve this, including bringing…
Syria’s government and Kurds still at odds over merging forces after latest talks, US envoy says
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A U.S. envoy said on Wednesday that Syria’s central government and the Kurds remain…
Hezbollah leader vows to keep weapons until Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem reiterated Sunday the militant group’s refusal to lay down its weapons…
Samir Geagea: Hezbollah’s Weapons Are Lebanon’s Core Disaster, and the Diaspora Vote Must Be Rescued
Watan-Despite the heavy fog surrounding the headquarters of Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea in early July, his political…
What are the US demands of Lebanon?
The ceasefire deal stipulates that Lebanon’s military and security forces must have full monopoly over arms in the…
Keep US Troops in Syria to Stop ISIS
The Islamic State militant group remains a threat in Syria and a U.S. military presence is still needed…
US envoy says Hezbollah involvement in Iran-Israel war would be ‘very bad decision’
The US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack warned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Thursday against getting involved…
Türkiye’s growing influence in Europe disturbs Greece
Greece is increasingly disturbed by its historical archrival Türkiye’s growing influence in Europe and the EU’s ambitious plans…
Syria’s top religious body bans vigilante killings
2025-06-07T09:56:27+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Syria’s Supreme Council of Fatwa has issued a…
Syria to help locate missing Americans: US envoy
Donald Trump with Ahmad al-Sharaa ( AP) DAMASCUS: Syria’s new authorities have agreed to help the United States…