Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals
Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
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Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?
The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
From: NewsFeed
Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces
Syria’s Kurdish forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army.
Published On 30 Jan 2026
Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces
Agreement comes after SDF lost control of swaths of territory amid offensive by government forces.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Hakan Fidan on Iran and Turkiye’s role in global security
Turkish foreign minister warns against escalation with Iran, explaining how Ankara sees the future of regional security.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
French ISIL suspects transferred from Syria allege torture in Iraqi prisons
French lawyers for suspected ISIL members transferred from Syria say men suffering inhumane treatment in Iraqi jails.
Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF
Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout.
From: NewsFeed
Putin congratulates al-Sharaa on his efforts to unify Syrian territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ongoing efforts to stabilise his country.
Published On 28 Jan 2026
US president praises Syrian leader al-Sharaa after offensive against SDF
Al-Sharaa is due in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear
Many Syrians feel liberated by the army pushing out the Kurdish-led SDF. But others fear government troops.
![Kurdish fighters with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) prepare to head towards the front line before the end of a four-day truce with the Syrian government in Hasakah, northeastern Syria, Saturday, January 24, 2026 [Baderkhan Ahmad/AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AP26024696417247-1-1769500987.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF accuse each other of ceasefire violations
Exchange of barbs comes a day after the Syrian government extended the ceasefire with the SDF by 15 days.
