Middle East


Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, Damascus, January 18, 2026.

Middle East nations cautious as US military presence grows near Iran - analysis

The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford seen in the North Sea during NATO Neptune Strike 2025 exercise on September 24, 2025 in the North Sea.

Besieged Kobane faces humanitarian disaster amid Syrian government, SDF deadlock

Members of the Syrian government internal security forces gather in the northern Syrian town of Sirrin as they wait to enter the city of Kobane on February 2, 2026.