Trump’s Moves on Greenland
After assailing Europe in a long speech at Davos, the president said he had won an agreement on the future of the Arctic territory.
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U.S. Pivot in Syria Leaves an Old Ally in the Lurch
A Kurdish force that helped defeat the Islamic State is collapsing as the Trump administration turns to back the new Syrian government.
U.S. Starts Moving ISIS Detainees From Syria to Iraq
The U.S. military said it had transferred 150 Islamic State detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq and could eventually move as many as 7,000, as the Syrian government assumes control of the region from Kurdish-led forces.
U.S. Shifts Away From Kurdish-Led Forces in Fight Against ISIS
The U.S. envoy to Syria said Washington was confident the Syrian government could take over the country’s fight against the Islamic State terrorist group.
For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win on Shaky Ground
The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted.
For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win
As the government moves to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule, it will be the latest test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s pledge to form an inclusive administration that empowers minorities.
Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.
Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes
The new deal also calls for a cease-fire. Government forces have taken strategic assets from the militia in recent days, weakening the force.
Syria Advance on Kurdish-Held Areas as Washington Urges Restraint
Government troops drew closer to Raqqa, the largest city overseen by the Kurds, raising U.S. concerns about the renewal of a wider conflict in the region.
Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish forces. On Saturday, those forces began withdrawing from a flashpoint east of Aleppo.