Syria

Bulgaria has experienced a notable increase in its efforts to enforce border control, as highlighted by the Ministry of Interior's recent release of statistical data illuminating the country's endeavors to manage immigration movements.

SAMANDAG, Turkey - Habip Yapar felt lucky that his home in southern Turkey withstood last year's devastating earthquake. Then a text message appeared on his phone in October telling him the government was taking ownership of the apartment.

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Türkiye and the United States have agreed to resume "counterterrorism consultations" and establish a dialogue on defense industry cooperation, according to a joint statement released on March 9 following talks between the country's top diplomats.

The foreign ministers of the United States and Turkey discussed, in their meeting in Washington Friday, the Middle East, trade and investment issues, the Ukraine and other matters, and welcomed Sweden's accession to NATO as the 32nd member, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Saturday.

Miler's full statement follows:

Sweden said Saturday it was resuming aid to the cash-strapped U.N. agency for Palestinians with an initial disbursement of $20 million after receiving assurances of extra checks on its spending and personnel.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has met with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, pressing the United States to sever its connections with the PKK and its affiliates.

In the meeting on March 7, Fidan underscored Türkiye's commitment to combating terrorist organizations in Syria, urging the U.S. to "act with the spirit of alliance," according to diplomatic sources.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will once again call on the United States to stop its political and military support to the YPG, a terror group based in northern Syria, during his talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of the Strategic Mechanism meetings.

BELGRADE - Serbian FM Ivica Dacic received new Syrian Ambassador to Belgrade Mohammed Haj Ibrahim on Tuesday.

According to a statement released by the Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dacic welcomed the ambassador and expressed the confidence his work in Serbia would be successful.