Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.

The Alwaites, who primarily live in Syria's coastal regions, particularly in the provinces of Latakia and Tartus, are ...

Russia sent support ship 'Sparta' to join the warship fleet that fled Tartus last month. It is likely they are negotiating a ...

The fall of the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad has opened a window for wealthy Gulf countries to expand their influence as ...

The issue of bilateral relations between Russia and Syria, including the decision on Russian military bases in this country, ...

Following American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities last week, and then the imposition of a ceasefire, it’s time ...

White House said the measure would protect US interests by preventing the resurgence of Islamic State and encouraging ...

Sunny with a high of 89 °F (31.7 °C). Winds from SW to WSW at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 6 to 11 mph (9.7 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 75 °F (23 ...

Syria’s return to oil exports after the fall of the Assad regime is seen by many as a sign that Iran’s Shia Crescent of ...

Former US energy envoy Amos Hochstein has urged the US and Lebanon to "activate" a deal to transport gas from Egypt to Lebanon through a pipeline in Syria, after the US lifted sanctions on Damascus.Mr ...

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