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Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Turkish Foreign Minister met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung in Washington on Friday. No details released as Türkiye deepens Asia-Pacific engagement through "Asia Anew Initiative."President Trump lauded Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa for stabilizing the war-torn nation and treating Kurds "very good," adding that "a choir boy couldn't do it." The remarks signal Washington's growing engagement with Damascus.President Erdoğan led the Defense Industry Executive Committee at the Presidential Complex, reviewing 2025 achievements, export performance, and critical projects. The committee affirmed commitment to domestic and national technologies.

Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Afghanistan's Defense Ministry has condemned Pakistani airstrikes on its territory as a violation of sovereignty and international law, vowing an "appropriate and measured response" at a "suitable time." Islamabad says the strikes targeted terrorist hideouts in retaliation for recent suicide bombings and the killing of two security personnel.Turkish Foreign Minister met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung in Washington on Friday. No details released as Türkiye deepens Asia-Pacific engagement through "Asia Anew Initiative."President Trump lauded Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa for stabilizing the war-torn nation and treating Kurds "very good," adding that "a choir boy couldn't do it." The remarks signal Washington's growing engagement with Damascus.President Erdoğan led the Defense Industry Executive Committee at the Presidential Complex, reviewing 2025 achievements, export performance, and critical projects. The committee affirmed commitment to domestic and national technologies.

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Trump praises Syria's al-Sharaa as 'phenomenal,' says country 'coming together'

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Trump praises Syria's al-Sharaa as 'phenomenal,' says country 'coming together'

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. The Supreme Court of the United States struck down some of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imported goods, but left the door open for the White House to use other tools to impose the controversial levies.

President Trump lauded Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa for stabilizing the war-torn nation and treating Kurds "very good," adding that "a choir boy couldn't do it." The remarks signal Washington's growing engagement with Damascus.

President Donald Trump praised Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Friday, crediting him with stabilizing the war-torn country and treating its Kurdish population well. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said al-Sharaa is "doing a phenomenal job."

Trump's Assessment

"He's a rough guy. He's not a choir boy. A choir boy couldn't do it, but Syria is coming together, really coming together well," Trump stated. The president added that al-Sharaa has been "very good" to the country's Kurdish population. The remarks mark some of the most positive US commentary on Syria's new leadership since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024.

Shifting US-Syria Relations

The praise follows recent US decisions to withdraw remaining troops from Syria and growing diplomatic engagement with Damascus. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended working with the new administration, arguing the alternative—Syrian fragmentation, terrorism, and Iranian influence—is far worse. The Trump administration has also credited al-Sharaa with preventing ISIS prisoners from escaping and cooperating on counterterrorism efforts.

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