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Ankara urges smooth transition in Syria after regime collapse

Türkiye's top diplomat has called on opposition groups and international actors to facilitate a smooth and peaceful transition in Syria by establishing a new, inclusive interim government, hours after the six-decade-old Baath regime collapsed in the early hours of Dec. 8.

Syria: Anxiety over the next day – Who are the ones who ended Assad’s 25-year regime

EU Leaders call for unity, stability following Assad's downfall

European leaders are urging unity and stability in Syria following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime after 13 years of civil war.

"The cruel Assad dictatorship has collapsed," EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Cypriots shocked by potato prices

Potatoes have become the talk of the town in Cyprus, but not for the usual reasons. The price of this staple food has seen a dramatic rise, and it's causing some serious stir - especially in the occupied areas, where people are lining up at "agricultural institute" outlets to grab cheaper potatoes imported from Turkey.

Turkey says new Syrian administration must be inclusive

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that Syria's new administration must be inclusive because Syrian people would determine their own future after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by rebels.

Syrian rebels declared Assad's ouster after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, ending his family's iron-fisted rule after more than 13 years of civil war.

Türkiye urges stability as Syria enters post-Assad era

Türkiye is acting carefully to ensure that Daesh/ISIS and PKK terrorists do not exploit the situation in post-Assad regime Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday.

Turkish, US defense chiefs discuss Syria, regional security

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday discussed the latest dramatic developments in Syria and security issues in a phone call, Türkiye's Defense Ministry said on X.

During the call, Güler and Austin also discussed bilateral and regional defense, the ministry added.

Syria: The aircraft allegedly carrying Assad disappears from radar

A few days before his 59th birthday (on December 11), Bashar al-Assad is reported missing.

Starmer-Christodoulides meeting in Cyprus on Tuesday – London concerned about the bases

British Prime Minister Kir Starmers will pay a visit to Cyprus next Tuesday and hold talks with Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides.

The jihadists have taken Damascus – Video from the Presidential palace – Unknown where Assad is hiding

Türkiye, Iran, Russia meet in Doha to discuss Syria

This handout photograph taken and released on Dec. 7, 2024 by Turkish Foreign Ministery press service shows Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (C), Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meeting during the Doha Forum in the Qatari capital.