We see that holding a new Syrian National Congress – with the participation of all political forces and parties, and representatives of all Syrian communities – will provide Syrians with a dialogue to harmonize a vision for a revised political system and a constitution to help achieve their aspirations
New amendment, giving German authorities greater powers to refuse the entry or residency of individuals, will impact negatively on illegal Syrian migrants, says source
Middle Eastern, North African, Asian and European figures will attend the two-day event in Syria’s capital later this week
Opposition fighters reclaim positions seized the previous day in the country’s southern region
Opposition rebels anxious after regime forces advance in Syria’s southern region, say activists
Delegation meets with representatives from the Czech Republic to discuss the lifting of EU sanctions on Syria
Speaking to Russian TV, Syria’s foreign minister says President Putin’s proposal for a regional counterterrorism alliance is a “miracle”
Mobilization and counter-mobilization, terrorism and counter-terrorism led the Arab region into a vicious cycle that will not be easy to break. It is a process that could endure for years to come, and will give both Iran and Israel hope to achieve their expansion ambitions at the expense of dismantling Arab societies
Information minister calls on all citizens to bear arms in defense of Hassakeh as ISIS forces advance on the city
Coordination between governments of Tunisia, Kuwait, and Syria is key to combatting terrorist organizations, foreign minister tells state TV
Iranian officials claim move would not benefit regional security, urging the prevention of cross-border terrorist infiltration into Syria must be a priority
Amid allegations of mistreatment by consulate officials and Turkish police, Syrian citizens are paying hundreds of dollars to renew their passports
US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power talks to Asharq Al-Awsat about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the UN’s inability to address the crisis
Syrian refugees enter Jordan in large numbers as the Kingdom looks to mobilize more support at the third donor conference to be held in Kuwait later this month
Coalition claims inquiry sent to Arab League over snub, while Egyptian official claims host country is not responsible for invitations
NCC claims attendance will be considered only if new solutions are proposed
Zoubi highlights state media’s pursuit to convey truth about the situation inside Syria
“We are facing an occupation that does not only target our land, but also countries located beyond our territory. Our defeat here today will be theirs tomorrow”
Syrian Interior Minister reveals the reopening of the Syrian embassy in Kuwait
Some countries, and particularly those in the West, should use some of the millions of dollars that they are spending on airstrikes targeting ISIS positions to establish new intelligence apparatus and place restrictions on travel and the movement of money in order to confront ISIS from another equally important direction
