Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup: What we know Saudi Arabia has poured billions into developing sporting infrastructure and buying up top global football talent as part of its Vision 2030 diversification strategy. Saudi Arabia
Who is who in Syria’s first interim government after Assad's fall HTS and its government arm have installed a new interim prime minister and cabinet in Damascus. Who are they? Syria
Exclusive Syria’s Kurds withdraw from Manbij following US ultimatum The ultimatum came as the militants failed to comply with an agreement brokered by the United States to pull out of the city in exchange for assurances that Turkey and its SNA allies would not attack the SDF east of the river. By Amberin Zaman , Jared Szuba
Analysis Tom Barrack, Trump's pick for Turkey ambassador, is good news for Erdogan The US billionaire's close ties with the president-elect and a portfolio in dealmaking could provide room for improvement in Ankara-Washington ties, according to experts. By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Qatar to reopen embassy in Syria after 13 years Doha is looking to engage with the Islamist-led government in Syria after severing relations 13 years ago over deposed President Bashar al-Assad's brutal crackdown. Syria
Syria's interim PM warns foreign currency shortage could hinder refugee return Nearly 14 years of civil war, international sanctions and the exodus of 4.82 million Syrians have crippled the economy, resulting in a sharp decline of the Syrian pound. Syria
