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Syria

Syrian security deploy in key Kurdish city under US-backed deal

Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces wait for the arrival of the security forces of the Syrian government during the curfew, following an agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government, in Qamishli, Syria, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman
Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces wait for the arrival of the security forces of the Syrian government during the curfew, following an agreement between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government, in Qamishli, Syria, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

Syria arrests group behind Mezzeh airport attacks, weapons traced to Hezbollah

Turkey blocks aid convoy to Syria’s Kobane: NGOs

Kobane residents said earlier they were running out of food, water and electricity because the city was overwhelmed with people fleeing the advance of the Syrian army.
Kobane residents said earlier they were running out of food, water and electricity because the city was overwhelmed with people fleeing the advance of the Syrian army.

Syria to close camps housing thousands linked to Islamic State

FILE PHOTO: Detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

Syrian government, Kurds agree on integration deal, US hails ‘historic milestone’

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces queuing to settle their status with the Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria, on Jan 27.
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces queuing to settle their status with the Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria, on Jan 27.

Trump praises Syrian leader Sharaa after offensive in Kurdish area

Mr Trump has ended sanctions and taken other steps to boost Mr Sharaa, who has traded his guerrilla attire for a business suit.
Mr Trump has ended sanctions and taken other steps to boost Mr Sharaa, who has traded his guerrilla attire for a business suit.

Syrian Kurdish enclave on alert amid shaky ceasefire

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) queue to settle their status with Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) queue to settle their status with Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

Syria hopes to hold new talks with Kurdish forces

Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) queue to settle their status with Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri
Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) queue to settle their status with Syrian government in Raqqa, Syria January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

Russia withdrawing troops from airport in northeast Syria, sources say

Pro-Kurdish protesters tear down a border fence as they attempt to cross to the Kurdish-controlled northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli during a demonstration in support of Syrian Kurds and against recent military clashes between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces, in Nusaybin, southeastern Turkey, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ensar Ozdemir
Pro-Kurdish protesters tear down a border fence as they attempt to cross to the Kurdish-controlled northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli during a demonstration in support of Syrian Kurds and against recent military clashes between the Syrian army and Kurdish forces, in Nusaybin, southeastern Turkey, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ensar Ozdemir

Syrian Kurds hand over new prison to govt troops as truce deadline looms

Syrian security forces stand guard outside al-Aqtan prison, where some Islamic State detainees are held, in Raqqa, Syria January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri
Syrian security forces stand guard outside al-Aqtan prison, where some Islamic State detainees are held, in Raqqa, Syria January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Karam al-Masri

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.