In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes of northern Syria that they have held for more than a decade.

Turkey views a recent integration deal between Syria's government and Kurdish forces as a pivotal moment, facilitated by Turkish intelligence to ensure calm among involved parties. The agreement is seen as crucial for restoring Syrian state control.

As Trump steps back from threats against Iran, Kurdish Iranian opposition group says it's ready to help topple the regime, but the time isn't right yet.

The decree for the first time grants Kurdish Syrians rights, including recognition of Kurdish identity as part of Syria’s national fabric. It designates Kurdish as a national language alongside Arabic and allows schools to teach it.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Norwegian oil and gas company DNO said on Monday that its oil production in the Kurdistan Region surged by more than 30,000 barrels per day in the final quarter of last year,