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In call with Iranian counterpart, Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran

In call with Iranian counterpart, Erdogan says Türkiye opposes foreign intervention in Iran

Erdogan tells Pezeshkian he is closely following developments in the Islamic republic

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Syrian EU mission in Brussels attacked by supporters of terror group YPG/SDF
22.01.2026

Syrian EU mission in Brussels attacked by supporters of terror group YPG/SDF

Investigation launched after some suspects identified; Syrian flag was briefly replaced, according to mission

YPG/SDF terror group continues abductions targeting Arab civilians in Syria’s Hasakah
22.01.2026

YPG/SDF terror group continues abductions targeting Arab civilians in Syria’s Hasakah

YPG/SDF reportedly abducted dozens of Arab civilians overnight in Syria’s Hasakah, despite ceasefire warnings by Damascus

Syria accuses SDF of violating ceasefires agreements, reaffirms right to protect sovereignty
22.01.2026

Syria accuses SDF of violating ceasefires agreements, reaffirms right to protect sovereignty

‘Damascus’ priority remains restoring the rule of law, protecting civilians and ending the presence of all unauthorized weapons,’ Syrian source says

PROFILE: Ali Shaath, experienced technocrat on tough mission to rebuild war-torn Gaza
22.01.2026

PROFILE: Ali Shaath, experienced technocrat on tough mission to rebuild war-torn Gaza

Ali Shaath is widely regarded as non-partisan figure whose career has been shaped more by technical expertise than political affiliation

Syrian children recount forced recruitment by terror group YPG/SDF
22.01.2026

Syrian children recount forced recruitment by terror group YPG/SDF

2 teenagers freed after Syrian army operations say group recruited children at gunpoint, held them in camps, and subjected them to harsh training conditions