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Erdogan has sometimes lashed out at the rise of "Persian nationalism" in the region, especially in Iraq. (Photo: File)

Iran defense chief in Turkey for 'unprecedented' talks on Syria crisis

General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri is due to meet Defense Min Nurettin Canikli and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his three-day visit.

15 Aug 2017 5:34 PM

The prosecutor said that the Assad government had perpetrated horrible crimes against humanity and used chemical weapons. (Photo: AP)

UN prosecutor finds ‘enough evidence’ to convict Syria’s Assad of war crimes

Carla Del Ponte said that without an international court or prosecutor to try the Syria war crimes cases, justice would remain elusive.

13 Aug 2017 6:33 PM

In the “red line” warning of 2013, Obama responded to reports that Assad had used chemical weapons by saying he would meet further chemical weapons use with force. (Photo: File)

Trump blames Obama for not taking action against Iran's control over Syria

Trump said the US has made “tremendous strides” against the Islamic State terror group in Syria, Iraq and other locations.

26 Jul 2017 4:52 PM

Trump accused Iran and Hezbollah, which the United States considers a "foreign terrorist organization," of fueling the humanitarian disaster in Syria. (Photo: PTI)

Trump says he won’t let Assad get away with ‘horrible’ crimes against Syria

Donald Trump pledged continued US military aid to Lebanon following his Oval Office meeting with Lebanese PM Saad Hariri.

26 Jul 2017 10:43 AM

The United States and Russia agreed on creating de- escalation zones in southern Syria at their first meeting at the G20 in Hamburg earlier this month. (Photo: File)

Syrian rebel aid programme was 'dangerous and wasteful': Trump

US officials said last week that some of the anti-Assad forces could be absorbed into US military-supported groups fighting Islamic State.

25 Jul 2017 11:30 AM

The crisis with Qatar has put Turkey in a delicate position and Erdogan has repeatedly said he wants to see the end of the dispute as soon as possible. (Photo: File)

No-one has any interest in prolonging gulf crisis: Turkey's Erdogan

Crucially, Turkey is in the throes of setting up a military base in Qatar, its only such outpost in the region.

23 Jul 2017 2:10 PM

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. (Photo: AP)

Pentagon chief says Assad took Trump's chemical warning 'seriously'

The warning came after US intelligence noticed suspect activity at the airbase used to launch a suspected chemical strike two months ago.

28 Jun 2017 6:58 PM

President Bashar al-Assad inside an Su-27 fighter jet during a visit to the Hmeimim military base in Latakia province. (Photo: AFP)

Syria's Assad visits Russian air base after US warning

Assad has been touring areas north and northwest of Damascus in recent days, a rare trip out of his seat of power in the capital.

28 Jun 2017 11:38 AM

US president Donald Trump shakes has with French president Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AP)

Trump, Macron pledge 'joint response' if Syria launches chemical attack

In August 2013, a chemical attack near Damascus brought France and the US to the brink of a joint military intervention in Syria.

28 Jun 2017 11:12 AM

President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview earlier this year that the alleged April attack was '100 percent fabrication' used to justify a US air strike. (Photo: AP)

US aware of Syria planning chemical attack, says Prez Assad will pay heavy price

White House officials did not respond to requests for comment on potential US plans or the intelligence that prompted the statement.

27 Jun 2017 10:00 AM

Qatar led most mediation efforts to obtain the release of hostages held by the group formerly known as Al-Nusra Front. (Photo: representational/AP)

Gulf crisis seen widening split in Syria rebellion

Sunni-ruled monarchies sided with the protesters in March 2011, when the war started with the brutal repression of anti-govt demonstrations.

17 Jun 2017 12:00 PM

The army has not commented on its troop build-up in Deraa or the escalating aerial bombing. (Photo: Representational/AP)

Syrian army, Iraqi militia forces step up bombing of rebels in Deraa city

The intensive raids and bombing strikes mainly pounded the southern part of Deraa, strategically located on the border with Jordan.

12 Jun 2017 11:40 AM

Assad described India’s stand on the Syrian war as one based on international law and the UN Charter, and independent of those countries that sought to pressure New Delhi to end all ties with Syria. (Photo: AFP)

Prez Assad says India is welcome to play economic role in Syria’s restoration

He said India and Syria could learn from each other and work towards building a ‘genuine coalition’ against terrorism.

05 Jun 2017 8:43 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin visit an exhibition about Russian emperor Peter the Great at the Grand Trianon after a working meeting at the Versailles Palace near Paris, France. (Photo: AP)

France's Macron says use of chemical weapons in Syria will result in reprisals

'We need strong cooperation because we have a joint priority, which is the fight against terrorism', said Emmanuel Macron.

30 May 2017 1:21 PM

Attorney-General Mukul Rahatgi (Photo: PTI)

Let’s admit our flaws, work to correct them

Bashar al-Assad could give a similar answer if questioned about using poison gas on the Syrian rebels.

09 May 2017 12:19 AM

This undated picture released by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency on April 26 shows the demonstration of the armaments with the Korean People’s Army. North Korea staged its largest-ever military drill to mark the founding of the country's army, amid rising tensions with the West.

DisCourse: Are we heading to World War III?

The fear of World War III is never far away.

01 May 2017 4:04 AM

British MPs are against Assad’s wife citizenship

Brake’s comments echoed those of MP Nadhim Zahawi, from the ruling Conservative Party.

18 Apr 2017 2:59 AM

Shiite-dominated Iran has repeatedly raised concerns for the residents of Fuaa and Kafraya, who are mainly Shiites and were besieged by Sunni rebels. (Photo: AP)

70 Syrian kids among 126 killed in bombing

Rebels say they amount to forced relocations after years of bombardment and crippling sieges.

17 Apr 2017 7:11 AM

The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb. (Photo: AP)

What did the ‘mother of all bombs’ achieve?

The US hasn’t provided any data on how many ISIS fighters were killed by the MOAB.

15 Apr 2017 5:49 AM

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault described the attack as 'monstrous'. (Photo: AFP)

Syrian prez's comments on chemical attack '100 per cent lies': French FM

"It's 100 per cent cruelty and cynicism", said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault.

14 Apr 2017 4:37 PM

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