Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria relations, deal on military bases
Syria has been in talks on the fate of Khmeimim and Tartous bases, which Russia used to support ousted Assad regime.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Syria: Why is the dissolution of the Kurdish forces significant?
The Syrian Kurdish Forces announced their dissolution on August 25, in what is considered a significant step for Syria. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us why.
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Syria removed: Which countries are still on the US ‘terror’ list – and why?
The US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Turkey says dissolution of Kurdish-led group crucial for Syrian stability
Turkey on Wednesday said the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) marked a key step towards strengthening state authority and achieving lasting stability in Syria. Turkey has
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Could Syria become the focus of an Israeli-Turkish conflict?
An Israeli attack on a Syrian military airfield just recently demonstrated once again that Syria is becoming a key battleground for the rivalry between regional powers. At the forefront: Israel and Tu
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dw.com
26.08.2026
A new chapter for Syria’s Kurds: What integration really means
The integration of the Kurdish administration within Syria's state institutions is now complete, Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said on Thursday, marking the end of the Kurds' long-held dream of a
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves as part of integration with Damascus
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces has been dissolved, the armed militant group's leader said on Tuesday, a major step in the integration plan agreed on earlier this year with the Islamist-le
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france24.com
26.08.2026
Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger
Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-cal
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euronews.com
26.08.2026
Who were the Syrian Democratic Forces and why dissolve?
Syria’s Democratic Forces, which led the fight against ISIL, have declared they are disbanding.
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aljazeera.com
26.08.2026
Syrian Democratic Forces announce their dissolution
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Kurdish-led forces in Syria dissolve after merging with the army
SDF commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting the Islamic State.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Syrian Kurdish leader dissolves force that spearheaded jihadist fight
The leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, the Washington-backed group at the forefront of the battle against the Islamic State jihadist group, announced their dissolution on Tuesday unde
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Syrian Kurdish leader announced SDF dissolution after integration into army
Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the group in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Da
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france24.com
25.08.2026
Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal
Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa
Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism
Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. C
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france24.com
25.08.2026
US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation
World
euronews.com
25.08.2026
Syrian president thanks nation for getting off US state terror list
Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.
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aljazeera.com
25.08.2026
Syria off US terror blacklist after nearly 50 years as Trump admin clears investment hurdle
The United States formally removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list after Marco Rubio authorized the rescission and delisted HTS.
World
foxnews.com
25.08.2026
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
World
bbc.co.uk
25.08.2026