Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
The new construction, visible in satellite imagery, suggests an extended presence. Israel says its forces will stay as long ...
The Washington Post6d
Syria could allow Russia to keep its bases, new defense minister says
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria is open to letting Russia keep its air and naval bases along the Mediterranean coast as long as any agreement with the Kremlin serves the country’s interests ...
The New York Times10d
Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
In December, as the Assad regime fell, Mr. Trump said on social media that the war in Syria was “not our fight” and that the ...
Reuters9d
Syria's Sharaa says it will take 4-5 years to hold presidential election
BEIRUT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa said on Monday it would take between four and five years to hold presidential elections, the first time he has laid out a timeline for the vote ...
The Financial Times10d
Syria’s new leader visits Saudi Arabia in sign of regional power shift
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Sunday as ...
The Boston Globe10d
Israel is building outposts in Syria, raising local fears of occupation
In response to questions about the nature and duration of its activities in Syria, the Israel Defense Forces said, “IDF forces are operating in southern Syria, within the buffer zone and at ...