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Omani Foreign Minister makes rare visit to Syria
Oman is one of the few Arab countries that kept normal relations with Damascus after Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 with its crackdown on Arab Spring protests.
Egyptians defend Syrians against controversial lawsuit
‘Syrian migration to Egypt is the best thing that happened to this country in years,’ says Twitter user
Up to 2 million Syrians could flee to Turkey if clashes worsen: UN
Syria’s Russian-backed military has been pressing an assault on rebels in their last major stronghold with air attacks and ground battles that have already forced tens of thousands to leave their homes.
Israel strikes Syrian targets after rockets fired at Golan Heights
Three Syrian soldiers killed in airstrikes near Damascus
Israel attacks anti-aircraft artillery site in Syria
Syrian state media said that 1 soldier was killed in an “Israeli aggression”
US warns Al-Assad following suspected chemical attack
Russia, main ally of Al-Assad, rejects US “delusions campaign”
Syrian opposition launches counter-offensive against army
European powers call for immediate ceasefire
Red Cross reveals three staff members were abducted in Syria
ICRC appealed for information about staff members abducted in Syria in 2013
Op-ed review: Golan Heights, Tablets
Writers denounce Trump’s move, address electronic exams’ technical problems
SDF declares victory over IS in group’s last enclave in Syria
In 2014, IS seized control over more than 8 million people in 88,000 sq km region
Hundreds of IS fighters surrender in group’s last enclave in Syria
SDF made remarkable progress in fighting group
Trump agrees to leave 400 troops in Syria
Update came after US, Turkish Presidents agreed to carry out US’ withdrawal in way which serves both interests
Trump’s withdrawal from Syria in favour of Iran, Israel: Experts
US President announced on 19 December to withdraw troops from Syria after claiming to defeat ISIS
US Senate votes against Trump’s plan to withdraw from Syria, Afghanistan
Al-Qaeda, IS still threaten US national security, troops withdrawal could be retrograde step, says Senate Majority Leader
US Senate advances new Middle East policy, imposes fresh sanctions on Syria
Bill includes increasing military support to Israel, Jordan
Al-Sisi, Patrushev vow to cooperate on counter-terrorism, maintain unity of Libya, Syria
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, agreed on Tuesday on the importance of working closely to consolidate military and security efforts between the two countries, especially with regard to fighting terrorism and extremist ideology. The meeting, attended by the Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shokry, …
Arab countries should hold special meeting to discuss Syrian crises, end their silence: Amr Moussa
Egypt, Libya’s neighbours play integral part in resolving crisis, while other countries play dirty role, preventing any resolution, says prominent diplomat
Syria ready to reactivate previous security agreement with Turkey
Adana agreement was suspended since launch of Syrian uprising in 2011
Russian, UN assert importance of Syria’s constitutional committee
Committee to include representatives from Syrian government, opposition, as well as civil society members
Israel strikes sites in Syria, responding to ‘Iranian attack’
Attack left 4 Syrian soldiers killed, 6 wounded, say Russian forces in Syria
Massive blast rocks Damascus, no group claims responsibility
Israeli Iron Dome intercepts missiles fired towards Golan Heights
IS suicide bomber targets US patrol in Manbij, leaving 16 dead
The IS-affiliated web site, Amaq, announced that a suicide attacker with an explosive vest had targeted a foreign military patrol.
Thousands of Syrians in ‘life, death’ struggle amid harsh conditions in desert camp: UN warns
Heavy violence in Hajin area of Deir-Ez-Zor governorate displaced 10,000 people since December
Trump warns Turkey of ‘hitting’ Kurdish forces in Syria
‘Terrorists can’t be your partners, allies,’ says Turkish official to Trump
Golan Heights: Trump new anticipated grant to Israel
“Netanyahu trying to get big pound of flesh from Trump in exchange for his decision to withdraw US forces,” says analyst
Syrian air defence intercepts Israeli missiles near Damascus
Israel has conducted 200 air raids against Syria
We strongly support President Al-Sisi’s steps for ensuring religious freedoms: Pompeo
When America retreats, chaos follows, says US Secretary of State from Cairo
Erdogan calls for ‘careful’ US withdrawal from Syria ahead of Trump adviser’s visit
Decision was widely criticised by US allies in Europe
Syria can return to Arab League if it solves ongoing crisis through UN’s vision: Shoukry
Comments came during press conference with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Bolton makes US troops withdrawal from Syria conditional on IS downfall, Kurds’ safety
Trump previously said that IS had been defeated, “all” 2,000 US troops in Syria will be “coming back now”