In Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV will meet the patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church to show amity between two of the world’s largest Christian groups.
Author: BEN HUBBARD
Pope Departs on First Foreign Trip
Leo XIV arrived in Ankara, Turkey, for the opening leg of a trip that will also take in Lebanon.
Pope Leo Lands in Turkey, Planning to Meet Erdogan With a Message of Outreach
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Leo XIV on the opening leg of a trip that will also include Lebanon.
President Ahmed al-Shara Plans to Define Syria’s ‘New State’ at U.N.
When President Ahmed al-Shara speaks at the United Nations in New York today, he will seek to present an updated picture of his turbulent nation.
The Many Faces of Syria’s President, Ahmed al-Shara
Ahmed al-Shara has shifted shapes many times during his ascent from rebel commander to national leader. This week, he is expected to be the first Syrian president to address the U.N. General Assembly in 58 years.
Syria’s President Says Border Deal With Israel Could Come ‘Within Days’
Syrian and Israeli officials have been holding talks about security arrangements along their shared border as part of U.S.-mediated efforts to reset decades of hostility.
A Long, Overdue Reporting Trip Through Syria
After the fall of Bashar al-Assad, parts of the country that had been closed to outside journalists for a decade suddenly opened up.
Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.
Israel and Syria in U.S.-Brokered Talks to End Border Conflict, Trump Envoy Says
Thomas J. Barrack Jr., the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, says Washington is facilitating the discussions and prioritizing economic development over nation-building in the Middle East.
As U.S. Enters War Against Iran, the Mideast Fears What’s Next
The fight between two well-armed Mideast powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern only deepened by U.S. involvement.