Jan 21, 2025 · Turkey wants to smother Kurdish autonomy in Syria’s north, help build a new Syrian army and regain influence in a country it once controlled for 400 years.

Jan 23, 2025 · Commercial flights between Turkey and Syria have resumed after 13 years with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Damascus.

Jan 19, 2025 · Turkey has emerged as one of the most influential power brokers in Syria after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last month, ending his family's brutal five-decade rule.

Dec 13, 2024 · Turkey feels its longstanding support of the Syrian opposition has now been vindicated. But its increased influence in Damascus also comes with significant responsibilities.

Dec 6, 2024 · Turkey is the most important outside power supporting the rebel side. It geographically adjoins Syrian rebel territory in the northwest, and Turkish President Recep …

Damascus (/ dəˈmæskəs / də-MAS-kəs, UK also / dəˈmɑːskəs / də-MAH-skəs; Arabic: دِمَشْق, romanized: Dimašq) is the largest city in Syria, the oldest capital in the world and, according to …

6 days ago · Damascus is the capital of Syria. Located in the southwestern corner of the country, it has been called the ‘pearl of the East,’ praised for its beauty and lushness.

Dec 13, 2024 · Turkey Emerges as a Big Winner in the Wake of al-Assad’s Ouster President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had long worked with the rebels who overtook Damascus. His …

Dec 13, 2024 · Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday at Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, to celebrate after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the downfall of former …

Jul 12, 2024 · Turkey backed Syrian insurgent groups seeking to overthrow Assad and still maintains forces in the opposition-held northwest, a sore point for Damascus.