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The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

The US chose sides - Kurds in Syria subdued

Mon 26 Jan 2026 06:44 CET

They led the war against the terrorist group ISIS. Now the Kurdish forces themselves are being defeated and driven out

Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Syria's Kurds' dream of a state of their own is fading

Sun 25 Jan 2026 19:05 CET

Kurdish-led forces in Syria have been quickly forced out of several strongholds by the new central government in Damascus - while the US has turned its back on them. Now the Kurds may be forced to give up all of their autonomy

Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria

Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria

Sun 18 Jan 2026 17:22 CET

Syria's interim president declares a ceasefire after a major offensive against Kurdish strongholds in parts of the country. The Kurdish-led SDF, which confirms the deal, is forced to make concessions to Damascus

Curfew in Aleppo after Syrian military attacks

Curfew in Aleppo after Syrian military attacks

Thu 8 Jan 2026 13:02 CET

The Syrian military has declared a curfew for six districts in Aleppo until further notice. The announcement comes amid airstrikes by the Syrian military against Kurdish forces in the city

US: Disarmament of Hezbollah unrealistic

US: Disarmament of Hezbollah unrealistic

Sun 2 Nov 2025 03:37 CET

The US envoy to Syria and Lebanon, Tom Barrack, says that it is not reasonable to expect Lebanon to be able to disarm Hezbollah, reports Israeli Haaretz, referring to Saudi media.

Syrian leader to Washington

Syrian leader to Washington

Sat 1 Nov 2025 20:22 CET

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Washington in November and meet with President Donald Trump, among other things, several media outlets report.