Trump ‘caught off guard’ by recent Israeli strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was “caught off guard” by the recent Israeli strikes in Syria and…
Syria’s leader urges Bedouin tribes to commit to a ceasefire ending clashes with the Druze
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa urged Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes Saturday to “fully commit” to…
Trump admin calls for calm as Israel strikes Syria amid Druze–Bedouin clashes: ‘We’re very concerned about it’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed deep concern on Wednesday (July 16) over escalating violence in southern…
Syria announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian violence
BUSRA AL-HARIR, Syria (AP) — Syria ‘s defense minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a…
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…