Analysis: Lebanon-Syria border clashes raise the alarm
The deadly clashes that erupted this week in an area between Lebanon and Syria have brought historical border issues and ...
TASS Russian News Agency3h
Syria’s authorities plan to strip foreign mercenaries of citizenship granted under Assad
The decision doesn’t apply to those who received citizenship "under legal procedures, such as marriage to Syrian nationals," Director General of Civil Affairs in Syria, Abdullah Abdullah, explained ...
The Canadian Press on MSN3h
Syrian-Canadians call on Ottawa to drop sanctions, reach out to war-ravaged country
Canadians with ties to Syria say it's time for Ottawa to drop sanctions on the country and help nudge its new leaders toward ...
RBC Ukraine on MSN4h
Russian arms escort passes through English Channel despite Western sanctions
A convoy of Russian military and cargo ships passed through the English Channel this week, despite Western sanctions. These ...
Killings in Syrian village foreshadowed flare-up of sectarian violence
The bloodletting between Alawites and forces backing Syria’s new government surprised many. But tensions had been building since the ouster of President Assad.
The Cipher Brief16h
Violence in Gaza, Yemen and Syria Tests Middle East – and the Trump Administration
Just a few weeks ago, the Middle East seemed in a rare moment of relative calm: ceasefires were holding in Gaza and [...] ...
Quote of the Day: Syrians Want to Be Wanted by the Assad Regime
“Anyone who was detained by the Assad regime or wanted by the Assad regime, there is a measure of pride.” KAZEM TOGAN, a journalist who worked for opposition Syrian media when the old government was ...
The Media Line1d
Smuggling and Clan Violence Fuel Escalating Tensions on Lebanon-Syria Border
The Syrian Defense Ministry sent dozens of military vehicles to the border following the killing of three Syrian soldiers by ...
Daily Wrap on MSN1d
Putin promises support to new Syrian government amid shift
Russian leader Vladimir Putin assured the new authorities in Damascus that Moscow supports the "Syria's territorial integrity ...
Daily Wrap on MSN1d
Russia pledges backing for new Syrian government, maintaining base talks
Russian leader Vladimir Putin assured the new authorities in Damascus that Moscow supports the "Syria's territorial integrity ...
essanews.com on MSN1d
Putin pledges support to new Damascus leadership amid shifts
Russian leader Vladimir Putin assured the new authorities in Damascus that Moscow supports the "Syria's territorial integrity ...
Cyprus Mail on MSN1d
Justice minister, UNHCR spar over migrant pushback claims
Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis on Thursday attacked claims made by United Nations high commission for refugees (UNHCR) spokeswoman Emilia Strovolidou over alleged pushbacks of migrant boats in ...