Army of Islam responsible for attack on coastal city, claiming the life of a Russian officer, according to rebel sources
SNC rejects Russian initiative to form new international coalition, that includes the Syrian army and President Bashar al-Assad, to confront terrorism and ISIS, says Khoja
“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”
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
Efforts of one country will not be sufficient to defeat regional terrorism, says Russian PM
Moscow issues brief statement announcing its invitation to the SNC to visit the Russian capital from August 12-13
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
The UN envoy’s most important and practical suggestion to the Security Council was the establishment of an international contact group as a way to resume political talks in Syria
Syria supports Russian president’s proposal to form a regional coalition to combat terrorism, says deputy FM
More than 90 percent of “broad and individual” attacks have deliberately targeted civilians, says human rights group
Illicit organ trade targeting the dead and detainees covered-up by government and intelligence officials, sources explain
De Mistura believes that in the Geneva 3 meeting, Iranian backing, representation of the opposition by more than just the coalition, and a Russian-American understanding will eliminate the reasons for the failure of Geneva 2
President vows to win his country’s long-running civil war during first public address in a year
Discontent soars among pro-Assad areas as power cuts and other public services fail to provide adequate living conditions
Middle Eastern, North African, Asian and European figures will attend the two-day event in Syria’s capital later this week
Coalition’s aerial campaign not coordinated with the Syrian government and has deviated from its stated goals of fighting terrorism, says prime minister
Harrowing new footage depicts the execution of a regime army officer at the hands of ISIS child soldier
In an interview with The Syrian Observer, Syrian scholar Kheder Khaddour argues that the Syrian regime uses its control over state institutions as a means of legitimization. Drawing a clear line between the state and the regime may not always be easy but it is essential if Syria wants to avoid the fate of Iraq, he adds
Signing of the nuclear agreement constitutes a major turning point in the history of Iran, the region and the world, says Syria’s president
