Middle East

Iraq’s presidency rejects ‘foreign interference’ in domestic affairs after Trump’s threat

Iraq’s presidency rejects ‘foreign interference’ in domestic affairs after Trump’s threat

Baghdad says government formation is ‘sovereign matter’ decided by Iraqis alone

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Presence of Russian military bases in Syria discussed in Putin–Sharaa talks in Moscow: Kremlin
29.01.2026

Presence of Russian military bases in Syria discussed in Putin–Sharaa talks in Moscow: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov outlines agenda of Russian-Syrian talks in Moscow, updates on Ukraine peace negotiations

Türkiye denies reports of troop withdrawal from military posts in northern Syria
29.01.2026

Türkiye denies reports of troop withdrawal from military posts in northern Syria

‘Reports claiming that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have withdrawn from some areas of the Peace Spring region are not true,’ say Defense Ministry sources

Israeli forces shell farmland in Syria’s Quneitra
29.01.2026

Israeli forces shell farmland in Syria’s Quneitra

No casualties reported in latest Israeli attack on agricultural land, Syrian media says

Former Israeli captive recounts fleeing ‘earthquake-like’ Israeli bombardment alongside Hamas fighter
29.01.2026

Former Israeli captive recounts fleeing ‘earthquake-like’ Israeli bombardment alongside Hamas fighter

Eitan Mor says survival depended on running with Palestinian fighter as Israeli airstrikes collapsed buildings in Gaza

Tense calm holds on Syria's Hasakah front lines after Jan. 24 ceasefire
29.01.2026

Tense calm holds on Syria's Hasakah front lines after Jan. 24 ceasefire

Anadolu footage shows Syrian Army and YPG positions facing off as 15-day truce nears its Feb. 8 expiration amid ongoing talks