Turkish Chief of Staff Hosts Syrian Air Force Commander in Ankara
SYRIA TV
September 9, 2025
The Ankara meeting marks a pragmatic step towards reconstructing Syria’s defence infrastructure, Syria TV argues.
The Ankara meeting marks a pragmatic step towards reconstructing Syria’s defence infrastructure, Syria TV argues.
Contacts between the SDF and Ankara suggest a tentative thaw, reminiscent of Turkey’s pivot toward Masoud Barzani’s Kurdistan Regional Government.
Ilham Ahmed, co-chair of the AANES foreign relations department, met with Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani, signalling potential progress in negotiations, Al-Hal reports.
The formation of the PCCWS is emblematic of a growing trend towards regional autonomy or federalism in Syria, Ultra Syria writes.
The transitional government in Damascus lacks both popular legitimacy and an electoral mandate to make concessions on Syria’s sovereignty, Marwan Kablan argues in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The emergency session of the OIC was convened to address recent developments in the continuing Israeli offensive in Palestine.
President Sharaa sought to define his political identity in sharp contrast to the dominant forces that have shaped regional upheaval over the past decade, al-Hal argues.
The Economist explores Syria’s shifting political landscape under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, tracing a path from initial optimism to a resurgence of authoritarianism.
Damascus views a renewed Russian presence as a potential deterrent against Israeli airstrikes, which Tel Aviv argues are aimed at protecting the Druze community and maintaining control over the Golan Heights buffer zone.
Returning to Aleppo is a journey marked by contradiction—euphoria at liberation coupled with the heavy burden of loss and the daunting challenge of reconstruction.
According to a recent report by The National, the Syrian army is preparing a large-scale operation to retake the two provinces—a move that could alter the balance of power in Syria’s northeast.
Abu Bakr was one of the most recognized figures of the armed opposition.
Preparations are under way in the French capital for a meeting between President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, according to a well-informed source.
Turkey and Syria have signed a significant military cooperation agreement aimed at bolstering Syria’s defense capabilities and fostering regional stability. This agreement marks a pivotal step in the growing relationship between Ankara and Damascus, following the overthrow of the Assad regime in 2024.
Russia’s involvement in Qamishli dates back to late 2019, when it positioned itself as a buffer force between the SDF and Turkish troops, Daraj writes.
The incident marks the second reported attack in recent days, Syria TV writes.
A senior French diplomatic source told 963+ on Monday that negotiations between the SDF and Syria’s transitional government remain “active and under discussion” in Paris.
Analysts say Israel’s strategic interest lies in maintaining Suweida as a buffer zone rather than absorbing it, Mohammad Al-Salloum argues
The discussions addressed Israeli actions and statements, which Turkey views as a threat to Syria’s stability and regional security, Syria TV reports.
2,069 civilians were killed in March.
