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Russia Secures Tartous Port for the Next 49 Years

The port will be used by the Russians for transportation and economic purposes, while continuing to serve as a base for their warships reports Alsouria Net.

Assad, Borisov Discuss Boosting Syrian-Russian Cooperation

Russia, a long time supporter of Syria, said that recent talks will help in the implementation of economic plans and will strengthen the relationship between the two countries reports The Syria Times.

Syria Imposes New Fuel Rations as Sanctions Bite

Blaming Western sanctions for the crisis, Syria had imposed tough sanctions on people’s fuel consumption, limiting how much and how often they can fill up their vehicles writes Asharq al-Awsat.

Mikdad Lashes out at UN Investigation Mechanism

The Deputy Foreign Minister, Faisal Mikdad, has said that the funding of the investigation mechanism is a threat to the efforts of the UN Special Envoy to Syria writes Al-Watan.

Kurdish Organizations Accuse Turkey of War Crimes in Afrin

Kurdish groups have condemned the arrest of prominent Kurdish figures, as well as the kidnapping, armed robbery, seizure of property and forceful expulsion of residents in Afrin reports Etihad Press.

Is the al-Rukban Camp Being Dismantled?

Following a meeting between Russia, the regime and representatives from al-Rukban, families have started to leave, although the fate that awaits them is unclear writes Al-Modon.

Syrians Fled for a Reason. Now Their Safe Return Is at Stake

The war in Syria has displaced 13 million people, but the situation and realities on the ground are not helping to facilitate their return writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.

Mounting Violations Against Syrian Detainees in Lebanon

A new report by the National Liberation Movement has highlighted the injustices that Syrian refugees living in Lebanon are subjected to and the illegal practises of the Lebanese security forces writes Zaman Al Wasl.

Khamis Promises to Follow up on Corruption Cases

Prime Minister of Syria, Imad Khamis, has been examining the most recent data surrounding the industrial and economic output from Syria reports Al-Watan.

Muallem: Syria’s Right in Occupied Golan Is Firm

Foreign Minister Walid al–Muallem has reiterated that nothing will change Syria’s position regarding the occupied Golan and that they are ready to respond in any way writes SANA.

Iran’s Presence on Syrian Coast Angers Russia

Iran is set to take control of the facility in the fall and will be used to restores Iran’s presence in the Mediterranean reports Asharq al-Awsat.

Idleb Militants Fear Decline in Ankara’s Support

Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development Party lost control of both Istanbul and the capital Ankara in recent local elections, stoking fears in Idleb writes Al-Watan.