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A plane carrying UAE aid and an Iranian oil tanker have arrived in Syria after the US said that its Caesar Act sanctions on the regime excluded humanitarian supplies.
The US State Treasury has issued new guidance for NGOs working in Syria to avoid sanctions.
How Russia swooped Syria's hydrocarbon share in Eastern Mediterranean
An investigation by The New Arab’s sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed delves into Soyuzneftegaz's operations in Syria, its questionable credentials, links to corruption and hidden manoeuvres with the Assad regime.
What's next for Syria under the Biden administration?
Analysis: Washington is still weighing up its approach to Syria, but the power balance that Russia, Turkey and Iran have built will not be easy ...
Qatar, Russia, and Turkey announce new Syria peace initiative
Sergey Lavrov is engaged in a tour of the Gulf, visiting key regional leaders.
Russia's Lavrov begins Middle East tour with UAE meeting
Russia's foreign minister is embarking on a tour of the Gulf meeting key figures.
US sanctions complicate Syria's return to Arab League: UAE
US sanctions are preventing the return of Syria to the Arab League according to the UAE foreign minister.
First verdict expected in Syria torture trial: Germany
If convicted of aiding and abetting torture as a crime against humanity, Eyad Al-Gharib, a former member of the Syrian secret police, faces more ...
More evidence of crimes against Assad than Nazis: prosecutor
Stephen Rapp has said that there is mountains of evidence fo war crimes linked to Bashar Al-Assad.
Syrian regime introduces 5,000 lira note, exacerbating spiralling inflation
The Syrian regime’s Central Bank has introduced a new 5,000 lira banknote amid an economic crisis and spiralling inflation.
US deepens sanctions on Syria, targets Assad's in-laws
The new sanctions target Syria's central bank, Bashar Assad's in-laws, and others.
US targets Syria oil, intelligence in new sanctions
The United States imposed new sanctions targeting Syria's oil sector, lawmakers and intelligence officers, vowing no let-up in pressure on ...
Assad blames Lebanese banking controls for Syria’s economic crisis
Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad has blamed Syria’s deepening economic crisis on capital controls imposed by Lebanese banks, saying that billions ...
Exclusive: Reactions to US elections inside the Middle East
The Middle East is keeping a watchful eye on the outcome of the volatile elections taking place in the US.
Biden will remain tough on Syria's Assad, adviser says
Syria reconstruction will be conditional on the regime making considerable political reforms, Biden has said.
Why US elections present Syrians with a complex dilemma
Syrian Americans have been affected by Trump's discriminatory policies and his 'Muslim ban' but many of them fear that a Biden presidency will embolden Iran in its support for Assad.
US slap sanctions on Syrian central bank chief, businessman
The US slapped sanctions on Syria's central bank chief, as well as other 16 other people and institutions.
Syrian gravedigger recounts a genocide, but is anyone listening?
Comment: As we hear testimony on the extent of Assad's murderous apparatus, we must remember that these are crimes not just of past, but the ...
Four Arabs named among TIME's 'Most Influential People 2020'
Oscar-nominated Syrian filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab is listed among TIME magazine's 'Most Influential People of 2020'.
Syria Insight: Cautious hope for change with constitution talks
A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad could point to fundamental changes in the war.
Assad press officer among six sanctioned by US
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the sanctions were imposed in memory of the victims of the chemical attacks in Ghouta seven years ago.
New round of Syria sanctions 'may impact UAE, Lebanon'
Supporters and associates of the Syrian regime in Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates will be the targets of additional sanctions, a report ...
Syria regime says Kurdish-US firm deal is 'theft'
The Syrian regime condemned an agreement between Kurdish-led forces in the country's northeast and a US oil company, describing it as "theft" ...
Coronavirus cases in Syria increase amid doubts over figures
The number of coronavirus cases has increased across Syria as doubts emerge over figures reported by the regime's health ministry and the ...
The US imposed sanctions on the son of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad under the Caesar Act.
As Tunisia becomes embroiled in a political crisis, questions are being raised about the UAE's role.
The vote is the third to take place in Syria since the conflict began in March 2011.
Rifaat al-Assad hired Israeli lawyers before being sentenced to prison for embezzlement.
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