“Many observers believe that the shifts we are now witnessing will not be like what preceded them, and we may see a significant result if the ongoing negotiations between the active regional and international players goes well”
Currency switch aims to protect Syrians’ liquid assets from a collapse of the SYP, says economist
At least 729 pro-regime militants killed in the two weeks since president Assad’s public speech on July 26, claims monitoring group
Grand Mufti calls for adopting the language of democratic dialogue and not that of killing and destruction, urging people to choose their own representatives through politics and discourse
Opposition fighters lose ground in battles along Lebanon’s border as two rebel commanders are killed by pro-Assad forces
Will we all respond to the call of our national responsibility, overcome our rival and fragmented selves, and strive – with a collective will – to put the steps and tasks in their right context in order to save our country and achieve its new resurrection from the hell of tyranny and terror?
Estimated at over SYP 10 million each, Aleppo’s goldsmiths release Syria’s first 1 kg gold bullion
The British foreign secretary tells Asharq Al-Awsat his country’s military presence in the Gulf should be seen as part of a permanent commitment to the region’s security
Opposition forces inside and outside Syria have made significant progress to unite their efforts and vision following June’s Cairo conference, says Coordination Committee head
Coalition’s political commission discusses military, humanitarian and political situation with the newly appointed US Envoy
Forces belonging to Al-Qaeda’s Syria wing withdraw from positions in the north of Aleppo following a meeting with major opposition factions
Efforts of one country will not be sufficient to defeat regional terrorism, says Russian PM
Foreign ministers meet in Oman’s capital to discuss ending joint efforts to end the Syrian crisis
Activists warn of potential massacres against civilians as pro-regime forces cement their hold on the Lebanese border town
Confrontations expected between Turkish forces and ISIS, as officials announce ground operations are likely to commence soon
Rebels group announces plans to resume second phase of shelling on Kefraya and Fua after negotiations for a truce in Zabadani reach a stalemate
Moscow issues brief statement announcing its invitation to the SNC to visit the Russian capital from August 12-13
Prisoners released by regime in exchange for the bodies of Iranian and Syrian officers
Russia’s deputy FM tells reporters Moscow will not abandon its position on Syria, stating that the Kremlin remains committed to all agreed upon initiatives to solve the crisis
Iranian officials pledge support for counter-terrorism initiatives on Syrian foreign minister’s high-level visit to Tehran
