Middle East

Russia says Putin received invitation to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Russia says Putin received invitation to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Kremlin spokesman says proposal under review, hopes to clarify 'nuances' in contacts with US

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Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire, SDF integration
19.01.2026

Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria ceasefire, SDF integration

Riyadh says deal supports ‘security, stability and state institutions’

Trump invites Hungary to join Board of Peace as founding member
19.01.2026

Trump invites Hungary to join Board of Peace as founding member

Prime Minister Victor Orban accepts 'honourable invitation,' saying Budapest's efforts are being 'recognised' by US administration

Flights resume at Yemen’s Riyan Airport in Hadhramaut after years of suspension
19.01.2026

Flights resume at Yemen’s Riyan Airport in Hadhramaut after years of suspension

First domestic flight lands from Aden as authorities prepare for international services

Syria says ceasefire, full integration deal with SDF marks ‘new phase’ toward unified institutions, recovery
19.01.2026

Syria says ceasefire, full integration deal with SDF marks ‘new phase’ toward unified institutions, recovery

Agreement reinforces state sovereignty, opens pathway for stabilization and rebuilding, Foreign Ministry says

Syria launches probe into alleged mass killing in northeastern al-Hasakah
19.01.2026

Syria launches probe into alleged mass killing in northeastern al-Hasakah

Interior Ministry announcement follows social media reports that YPG/SDF elements carried out mass killing despite ceasefire, integration deal with Damascus