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Assad Introduces Big Change to Military Service Law

A presidential decree has been criticised for asking for unrealistic amounts of money to avoid military service, at a time when many Syrian are struggling financially writes Enab Baladi.

Is Iran Reproducing Lebanon Example in Syria? 

Many properties and areas in southern Damascus are being taken over by Iran, and residents fear the model of Beirut is being replicated reports Baladi News.

What Happened Over the Weekend

Asma al-Assad has visited the Lattakia countryside, new coronavirus infections have been recorded, a school in Aleppo has closed and a campaign has started to plant trees. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.

Five Steps to Amend the US Path in Syria

Following the election of Joe Biden, the US has a steep hill to climb in the Middle East, but steps are available to them if they want to take a leading role in the region writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

UAE’s Gargash Calls for New Approach on Syria

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash has called for a different approach to Syria, in an effort to put an end to the fighting writes Asharq Al-Awsat.

Biden or Trump. Who is Assad Supporting?

It is not known who Assad is supporting in the US election, but it is believed that he will be taking a keen interest in the results writes Al-Modon.

US, Russia at Odds over Syrian Refugee Conference

Russia and Syria have planned for a conference in Damascus regarding refugees, but the US is insistent that European and Arab countries do not take part writes Asharq Al-Awsat.