Israeli planes fired a number of missiles at Iranian and Syrian targets in Damascus, hitting a number of their targets, while other missiles were intercepted reports Al-Masdar.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, Iran and Russia are waiting to see who will be his replacement and leading diplomatic efforts writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Syrian regime has made a number of promotions, in an effort to increase its influence and control in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor reports Nedaa Syria.
Syrian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Walid al-Muallem has died at the age of 79, after years of service and support for the Assad regime.
Following the death of Walid al-Muallem, there are a small handful of people that could step into the position and become the new Foreign Minister writes Nedaa Syria.
Six killed in missile strike in al-Bukamal, Russia says refugee conference is just the start, difficulties in securing gas and fuel and two Turkish soldiers killed. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The refugee conference held in Damascus has been met with scorn and derision by those opposed to the Assad regime, and other International powers have been less than receptive.
The International Conference for the Return of Refugees has begun in Damascus, with many speakers from foreign countries discussing the issues and means to secure returns writes SANA.
President Assad delivered a speech at the International Conference for the Return of Refugees in Damascus and said that effort were being made to provide all services needed for returning Syrians writes SANA.
Syrians inside the country and abroad have mocked the conference in Damascus, questioning why anyone would want to return, when so many problems exist reports Baladi News.
Syria and Iran have announced that a barter agreement will go into effect, with olive oil and lentils being exchanged for sunflower oil reports Al-Watan.
Following statements by Saudi Arabia, the Muslim Brotherhood has hit back, criticising Iran for its role in Syria and describing them as occupiers writes Enab Baladi.
The conference on refugees begins today, but Russian efforts to get the United States and the European Union involved, appear to have failed.
The regime’s forces have surrounded the town of al-Karak al-Sharqi and are threatening to storm the area and shoot anyone present, if seized weapons are not returned reports Nedaa Syria.
Two men in possession of a large quantity of drugs were arrested, only to then be released, following intervention by senior figures in the Assad regime reports SY 24.
Russian and Syrian officials have held a meeting to discuss plans for the old city of Damascus and efforts to improve services for citizens writes SY 24.
President Assad has said that the refugee conference, which starts today, is a chance to solve a pressing issues and thanked Iran for its support and help writes Al-Watan.
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.
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.
With the election of Joe Biden, it is expected that there will be a change in US policy in the region, that will include reaching out diplomatically to Iran writes Al-Watan.
