Middle East


Syrian government, Druze renew participation in new US-backed talks - report

A Syrian man takes up arms at a gasoline station in a frontline village on January 23, 2026 in Sweida, Syria.

Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage

National flag of the Netherlands.

EU memo raises security concerns over mass escape from IS-linked Syria camp

Members of the Syrian government security forces stand guard as a group of female detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.