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The UN’s Deputy Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in Syria has condemned an Assad regime missile strike which killed an education official, three children, and two women.
A massive oil spill last month near the Israeli and Lebanese coasts may have been caused by Israel's targeting of an Iranian tanker, following a series of similar suspected attacks.
Syrian regime, Iran launch direct shipping route
A new shipping line has been established between the Syrian port of Latakia and the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, in an effort to stimulate trade between Syria and Iran.
Syrian security figure Bahjat Suleiman dies after contracting Covid-19
Bahjat Suleiman was admitted to hospital earlier this month after contracting coronavirus.
Syrian regime denies meeting with Israeli delegation
Syria has denied meeting with an Israeli delegation that included a former army chief of staff and former Mossad agent.
Syrian regime detains dissident’s relatives following Al-Jazeera appearance
The Syrian regime has arrested the relatives of a dissident who criticized Assad on Al-Jazeera, as a rights group said that over 20,000 opposition family members have been detained.
Bankrupt Syria builds museum for Bashar Al-Assad's deceased brother
A huge museum to Basel Al-Assad, the Syrian ruler's brother who died in 1994.
Syrian rebels bomb regime positions following deadly Russian airstrike
Syrian rebels have bombed regime positions in the northwest of the country in retaliation for a Russian airstrike which killed up to 100 ...
Turkey evacuates Syria outpost long-encircled by regime
Turkey started withdrawing from the Morek outpost in Hama, a province which is under regime control.
Assad declares 'national catastrophe' after forest fires
Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad has visited areas in northwestern Syria affected by deadly forest fires and declared a ‘national catastrophe’ as ...
Syria fires ravage livelihoods ahead of harvest
Sweeping forest fires ravaged parts of Syria over the weekend, deeply impacting thousands of locals.
Fires brought under control in Syria, Lebanon
Authorities have yet to reveal the full extent of the damage from the fires that broke out on Friday.
Two dead as forest fires burn in Syria, Lebanon
Hundreds of hectares had burned in the countryside of Syria's coastal Latakia and Tartus provinces, and in the central Homs province.
Syria Insight: Russia's intervention five years on (Part 1)
In-depth: Five years have passed since Russia's intervention in Syria's war began. For Syrians, it is a time of loss and mourning.
Syrians urge voting against Russia on Human Rights Council
Syrian groups have urged UN member states to vote against Russia gaining a seat on the Human Rights Council.
Assad says Russia presence keeps 'balance' in Syria
Assad claimed Russia's presence in Syria is needed to counter Western influence.
Russian warplanes strike Idlib in heaviest bombardment since ceasefire
Russian warplanes on Sunday launched approximately 30 strikes on the rebel-held Syrian city of Idlib, following increasing disagreements with ...
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.
Turkey nabs bomb suspect from Syrian regime stronghold
Ercan Bayat is the second suspect in the 2013 Reyhanli bombings to be detained by Turkish authorities from Syria.
White Helmets offer assistance in fighting Syria wild fires
Despite being vilified by the brutal Assad regime, the White Helmets have offered to assist in extinguishing fires that have engulfed western ...
US wants Iran, not Russia, to leave Syria: report
Despite expanding its military presence in Syria and the Middle East, Moscow is not facing US retribution for its support of the Assad regime.
New Syrian militant group claims attacks on Turkish patrol
A new jihadi group has emerged in Syria's Idlib province.
Assad awards duty-free contract to Rami Makhlouf’s brother
Bashar al-Assad has awarded a contract to operate Syria’s duty-free shops to the brother of Rami Makhlouf, Assad’s billionaire businessman ...
Russia given green light to expand Syria airbase
Russia has been given approval to expand its airbase in Latakia province.
Two people have been convicted in Iran for allegedly spying on behalf Israel, the UK and Germany.
Turkish soldiers have been patrolling southern Idlib as part of a ceasefire deal.
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