UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions
U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 ...
Foreign Affairs7h
The Fatal Flaw of the New Middle East
Over the last 15 years, the Middle East has been racked by war, destruction, and displacement. Hundreds of thousands of ...
Ukraine-Russia war map: What territory has Putin taken as British troops could be sent to defend border
US and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia to lay the ground for talks about ending Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine ...
The Economist8h
Syria’s next steps towards a new order
Last week his officials announced a seven-person “preparatory” committee, charged with planning a national conference where a new constitution will be discussed. Critics say it is dominated by ...
The European destinations you won't find on the departure board at Manchester
Europe boasts hundreds of popular holiday destinations - but there are a number of destinations the Foreign Office says ...
EU set to suspend Syria energy, transport sanctions, draft declaration shows
The European Union is set to suspend Syria sanctions related to energy, transport and reconstruction, according to a draft ...
The European destinations you won't find on the departure board at Manchester - and Foreign Office advises against visiting
Europe boasts hundreds of popular holiday destinations - but there are a number of places on the continent the Foreign Office ...
Top U.S., Russian officials will meet to discuss Ukraine – without, apparently, Ukraine
While the primary goal of this week's meetings is to “restore" U.S.-Russian relations, the Ukraine war will be a key point as ...
CENTCOM kills Hurras al-Din operative in Syria
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes in northwest Syria, killing a senior finance and logistics official of the al-Qaida ...
Opinion
Drawing new lines
In November 2017, after a lengthy meeting with Chinese president Xi Jinping, Donald Trump boasted that he and Xi can solve “probably all” the world’s problems. Today, he believes he alone can solve ...
Visualizing the international reach of U.S. funding cut by Trump
Using graphics to illustrate the scope of U.S. foreign aid spending and analyzing how the Trump administration’s sweeping ...
Los Angeles Times13d
In Syria, the fighting is over, but a resource-rich region is left in limbo
HIRRI, Syria — Mohammad Khalawi explains the devastation of Syria’s Deir al-Zour province through the scars left by the many conquerors who passed through during 13 years of civil war.