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Russian warplanes on Sunday launched approximately 30 strikes on the rebel-held Syrian city of Idlib, following increasing disagreements with Turkey, which backs Syrian rebels.
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.
Iran says 2 convicted of spying for Israel, UK
Two people have been convicted in Iran for allegedly spying on behalf Israel, the UK and Germany.
12 pro-regime fighters killed in Syria clashes: monitor
Another 17 pro-regime fighters were wounded while on the jihadist-led side six fighters died in clashes on Monday.
Russia to help build 'mini Hagia Sophia' in Syria
Moscow has said it will assist the Syrian regime in building a miniature version of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia in response to Turkey's conversion ...
Syrian regime bombs Idlib amid fears of major offensive
The Syrian regime has bombed villages in rebel-held Idlib province, injuring two people, as humanitarian workers said that they feared a new ...
Iran executes man convicted of spying for CIA, Mossad
"Mahmoud Mousavi Majd's sentence was carried out on Monday morning over the charge of espionage so that the case of his betrayal to his country ...
Roadside bomb targets Turkish-Russian patrol in Syria's Idlib province
Turkish soldiers have been patrolling southern Idlib as part of a ceasefire deal.
Syrian regime could be culprit in Italy's drug trafficking
Rome blamed IS for being the culprit in the 'biggest seizure of amphetamines in the world', but analysts have blamed the Syrian regime.
Syria says it intercepted drone on Mediterranean coast
The unknown drone was shot down close to a Russian airbase and other important military installations.
Russia's expanding military footprint in the Middle East
Over the last decade Russia has visibly expanded its military, economic and political influence in the Middle East.
Syrians, Turkey prepare for new conflict in Idlib
The Syrian regime has been positioning forces near rebel-held territory as Russian planes carry out airstrikes, as Idlib residents and Turkish ...
First Russian strikes in 3 months hit NW Syria
Russian air strikes hit an area of northwest Syria in the first strikes since a March ceasefire came into force.
Putin signs decree allowing Russian military expansion in Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing Russia to take control of additional military facilities in Syria from the Assad ...
Turkish soldiers injured in blast in Syria’s Idlib province
At least two Turkish soldiers have been injured when a roadside bomb targeted their vehicle on the M4 highway in Idlib province.
Is Syria's Assad now a liability to Russia?
Unprecedented criticism of Bashar al-Assad in Russian media points to growing competition between different international players for influence ...
Turkish troops clash with Syria militants after protesters killed
Turkish troops have shot dead five protesters who were blocking the strategic M4 highway in Syria’s Idlib province, provoking a clash with ...
Hundreds of Idlib refugees return home for Ramadan
About one million Syrians fled Idlib and its surrounding countryside after Russian-backed government forces stepped up a campaign to retake the ...
Regime areas of Syria look set to be hit hard by the coronavirus crisis.
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