How the situation in Syria may affect Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - A political coup has taken place in Syria. Rebels have seized power. The Ba'ath Party regime, which had ruled since 1963, has
Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to seize buffer zone between Israel and Syria
Tengrinews.kz – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the country’s military forces to seize control of areas within the buffer
Kazakh Defense Ministry issues statement on peacekeepers in Golan Heights
Tengrinews.kz – The situation in the area of responsibility for the UN mission in the Golan Heights, where Kazakh peacekeepers are stationed,
Syria’s Ba'ath party regime collapses after 61 years in power
Tengrinews.kz – The 61-year rule of Syria's Ba'ath Party, which had been in power since 1963, has officially come to an end, according to Anadolu
Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq following Ankara terrorist attack
Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of National Defense of Turkey conducted an air operation in northern Syria and Iraq.
Israel launched a ground operation in Lebanon - media
Tengrinews.kz - On the night of Tuesday, the Israeli army launched a ground operation in southern Lebanon amidst intense air raids and tank
Assad: Trump could become Syria’s ‘natural ally"
Syrian President said that if US President-elect Donald Trumpl sticks to his promises, the US may become Syria’s “natural ally”.
Xenophobia threatening peace in eastern Germany
Growing xenophobia and rightwing extremism could threaten peace in eastern Germany.
Trump son compares Syrian refugees to poisoned candies
Donald Trump's eldest son triggered an online storm with a tweet comparing Syrian refugees to a bowl containing an assortment of candies.
Iran president calls on Muslims to punish Saudi 'crimes'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called Wednesday on the Muslim world to unite and punish the Saudi government.
Russia announces first Syria strikes from Iran base
Russian warplanes on Tuesday flew a bombing run from an Iranian airstrip against jihadist groups in war-torn Syria.
Syrian migrant killed by own bomb near German music festival
A Syrian migrant set off an explosive device near a music festival in southern Germany that killed himself and wounded a dozen others.
Germany puts refugees to work... for one euro
With a spoon and spatula in hand an Iraqi refugee lifts the lid on a large pot filled with goulash and potatoes as he begins his shift.
Gaza Salafists look to IS for inspiration
Militants inspired by the Islamic State group's ideology are seeking to benefit from the desperation of young Palestinians to strengthen their foothold in the Gaza Strip.
Revenge, despair pushing Syrians into jihadist ranks: study
Economic concerns and the desire for a sense of purpose and revenge are the major factors pushing young Syrians into the arms of jihadist groups, a study released on Wednesday found.
Israel advises citizens to leave Turkey citing attack risk
Israel advised its citizens to leave Turkey citing the potential for jihadist attacks.
US and Russia to push Syrian political transition
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russia's President Vladimir Putin agreed to intensify the drive for a political settlement in Syria but remained divided over Bashar al-Assad's future.
Moscow begins withdrawal of military equipment from Syria
Russia has begun to withdraw military equipment from Syria, the defence ministry said Tuesday.
EU's Tusk defends use of barbed wire against migrants
EU president Donald Tusk defended the use of barbed-wire fences against migrants.
Chaotic mix of actors and interests in Syria war
Syria's brutal five-year war has turned increasingly messy tangle of internal and external players with their own multi-faceted agendas.