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Ahmed Al-Sharaa: Building Syria Requires Unity, Not Armed Factions

January 13

Following the expanded meeting on Syria held in Riyadh, which emphasized support for Damascus and the fight against terrorism, Ahmed al-Sharaa, head

January 12

Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Talks; Biden Emphasizes Urgency of Ceasefire and Hostage Return

January 12

Palestinian Doctor Overcomes Disability to Care for Gaza’s War-Injured Children Amid Devastation

January 12

Turkish Airstrike on al-Masrab Village in Kobani Kills 3 Family Members, Injures 5 Children

January 12

Iran, France, Germany, and UK to Resume Nuclear Talks in Geneva Amid Enrichment Concerns

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Erdogan Vows to Eliminate “Terrorism,” Warns of Action Against PKK and SDF

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Malala Yousafzai Calls on Muslim Leaders to Reject Taliban’s Rule and Defend Women’s Rights

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Saudi Arabia Hosts Middle East-Europe Talks on Post-Assad Syria

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Trump’s Middle East Envoy to Meet Netanyahu Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Around Middle East

January 11

Iranian MPs Call for No-Confidence Motion Against Finance Minister as Currency Weakens

January 11

Hamas-Run Gaza Health Ministry Reports Rising Death Toll Amid Conflict

January 11

Syrian Intelligence Foils IS Plot to Bomb Shiite Shrine

January 11

New Lebanese President: Saudi Arabia to Be My First Foreign Destination

January 11

Erdogan’s Upcoming Visit to Damascus Leads to Cancellation of Istanbul Mayor İmamoglu’s Trip

Turkish warplane

January 11

Turkey Targets Power Plant in al-Hasakah, Marking 23rd Airstrike of 2025

January 11

US, France, Germany Warn Syria Against Appointing Foreign Fighters

January 11

Mazloum Abdi: SDF to Join New Syrian Army and Cooperate on Nation’s Future

January 10

SOHR: Damascus Neighborhood Mayor Executed Over Alleged Ties to Assad Regime

January 10

Iranian President Welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s Election, Calls for Unity Against Israel

January 10

Turkey FM: France should take back their jihadists from Syria

January 10

Italian FM Tajani to Visit Syria, Unveil Initial Aid Package Focused on Development

January 10

Israel Urges Allies to Aid in Securing Release of Researcher Kidnapped in Iraq

January 9

U.S. and France Welcome Election of Lebanon’s New President Joseph Aoun

January 9

Iran and Israel React to Joseph Aoun’s Election as Lebanese President

January 9

General Joseph Aoun Named New President of Lebanon

January 9

SOHR Reports Explosions and Fires at Khalkhala Military Airport in Northern al-Suwaydaa

January 9

Concrete Walls Sent to Kobani from US Military Base in al-Tanf, Reports Anadolu Agency

January 8

Russia’s UN Representative: Israel’s Actions in Golan Heights Threaten Syria’s Territorial Integrity

January 8

DEM Party Delegation to Visit Imrali Prison Again, Disarmament Unlikely to be Resolved