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In Turkey, New Syrian Leader and Erdogan Pledge to Work Together
In their first meeting, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed strengthening their countries’ ties.The New York Times - 11h -
While Some Businesses Close In ‘Day Without Immigrants,’ Others Say They Can’t Lose Income
Most immigrant business owners assert they can’t protest Trump’s policies at the expense of their employees and communities.Inc. - 20h -
Syrian leader meets Saudi crown prince for first official foreign visit
Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh on trip that highlights reset of regional alliances after end of Iran-backed Assad regime. Syria’s transitional president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, met the Saudi crown prince, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Two Georgia opposition leaders arrested at anti-government protest
Nika Melia and Gigi Ugulava detained as thousands try to block highway into Tbilisi amid unrest against ruling party. Georgian police arrested two opposition leaders during a street protest against ...The Guardian - 2d -
Syria's new rebel leader pledges to form an inclusive government
Syria’s new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, said Thursday he will form an inclusive transitional government that will run the country until it can hold elections.NBC News - 5d -
Syrian rebel leader Sharaa has been declared transitional president
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared transitional president Wednesday, less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad.NBC News - 6d -
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.CBS News - 6d -
My criticism of Trump was wrong, says incoming US ambassador Mandelson
The UK's choice for ambassador to the US rows back on previous comments describing Trump as "a bully".BBC News - Jan. 29 -
Russia hoping to keep Syrian military bases in talks with new leaders
Yahoo News - Jan. 28 -
Outgoing Muslim Council leader criticises lack of government contact
Zara Mohammed tells BBC the difficulties she faced as she ends her time as Muslim Council of Britain leader.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Syrian fighters execute 35 in three days, war monitor says
Authorities have arrested dozens of people accused of taking advantage of the chaos in Syria to settle old scores. Fighters affiliated with Syria’s new leaders have carried out 35 summary ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Government must resist the urge to interfere
The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarterFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump to put Witkoff in charge of Iran file, officials say
Middle East envoy expected to take lead in addressing US concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programmeFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
DoJ says it will prosecute officials who resist Trump’s immigration crackdown
Justice department directive comes amid slate of executive orders targeting US immigrants and asylum seekers. US politics live – latest updates Trump’s immigration orders designed to sow chaos ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
France issues new arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader al-Assad
Yahoo News - Jan. 22 -
Strike Houthis while Iran is weak, UN-backed Yemeni government urges west
Tehran ‘massively weakened’ by reverses in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says vice-president of Aden-based administration. Middle East crisis – live updates The west should seize the opportunity to ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government
Yahoo News - Jan. 21 -
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says "Hamas will never govern Gaza"
Mike Waltz, who will take over as national security adviser in the incoming Trump administration, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the new administration will support Israel if ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Two judges shot dead in Iran’s supreme court building, state media say
Unnamed gunman killed Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh before shooting himself, Mezan reports. Two judges have been killed in a shooting on Saturday at the supreme court building in Tehran, ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Two Prominent Judges Are Shot Dead Outside Iran’s Supreme Court
The gunman took his own life after killing two judges and wounding a third in what officials described as a terrorist attack.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Airlines turn to incoming government to resolve Ireland’s airport cap row
Industry hopes Dublin will resolve a long-running dispute caused by local planning restrictionsFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Russia says Iran's president will visit this week, sign a partnership pact with Putin
The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian this week for the signing of a broad partnership pact between Moscow and TehranABC News - Jan. 13 -
UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says
Former top UK official believes intensifying economic pressure on Tehran would erode internal support for regime. The UK should back Donald Trump’s expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities
Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine
Intelligence officials in Syria’s new de facto government say they have thwarted a plan by the Islamic State group to set off a bomb at a Shiite shrine in the Damascus suburb of Sayyida ZeinabABC News - Jan. 11 -
Trump's incoming border czar says mass deportations will include workplace roundups
Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's incoming border czar, said mass deportations of undocumented migrants will include workplace enforcement operations. Homan also said the administration is ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
German foreign minister says Syrians have a right to visit homeland
Yahoo News - Jan. 10 -
Trump administration will close down the Darien Gap, incoming border czar Tom Homan says
In an interview with NBC News, incoming Trump border czar Tom Homan said that people without criminal records may also get arrested in mass deportation raids.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization Says Incoming President Will Separate Himself From Family Business
The company is set to release a series of ethics rules governing Donald Trump’s interactions with his business empire.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10 -
Maduro government releases Venezuela opposition leader after brief arrest
María Corina Machado was detained after leading protests in Caracas against president’s inauguration on FridayFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released
Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained last month while on a reporting trip. She had been held for 20 days and told her family that she was kept in isolation.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Venezuela’s military could desert Maduro after Syrian ally’s fall, opposition leader says
María Corina Machado argues military chiefs fear meeting same fate as Assad’s generalsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden administration eases sanctions on transitional Syrian government after Assad ouster
The Biden administration has eased sanctions blocking transactions with the transitional Syrian government following the ousting of longtime dictator Bashar Assad. The move marks a gesture of ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, UN says
The UN human rights chief says it is time Iran "stems this ever-swelling tide of executions".BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians
Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plan to govern a diverse country.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump's incoming White House chief of staff says she won't tolerate drama
Leaks, office feuds and chaos were some of the things CBS News reported coming out of the West Wing during President-elect Donald Trump's first term. Susie Wiles, the incoming White House chief of ...CBS News - Jan. 6
