Syria

US imposes illegal sanctions on Iranian airline, shipping industry

Dec 12, 2019 06:13

The new sanctions were announced only days after prisoner swap between Tehran and Washington.
Iran, Russia, Turkey call for restoration of peace to Syria’s Idlib

Dec 11, 2019 14:27

The three mediators of the Astana peace process on Syria — Russia, Turkey and Iran — have expressed their concerns about the presence of Takfiri terrorist groups in Idlib, underlining the need for the restoration of peace to the northwestern Syrian province, which is the last main militant bastion in the Arab state.
Turkey to settle one million Syrian refugees in NE Syria

Dec 11, 2019 07:15

Two months after launching a cross-border military operation into northeastern Syria, Turkey says it is planning to settle one million Syrian refugees in the area which it cleared of Kurdish forces.
Russia warplanes intercept Israeli jets over southern Syria: Report

Dec 09, 2019 13:14

Russian fighter jets have intercepted Israeli warplanes that were flying over southern Syria, media reports say.
Reporter resigns, says Newsweek 'suppressed' Syria chemical attack story

Dec 09, 2019 11:05

A Newsweek reporter has resigned after the American magazine refuses to publish his article questioning Western-backed findings about the origin of a chemical attack in Syria.
Unidentified armed men attack US military base in eastern Syria

Dec 06, 2019 18:13

A group of unknown gunmen has reportedly attacked a US military base inside an oil field in Syria’s eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr, prompting American forces at the site to respond.
Jordan seeks to restore diplomatic relations with Syria: Minister

Dec 06, 2019 12:43

Jordan plans to restore full diplomatic relations with neighboring Syria in a further sign of Arab states embracing President Bashar al-Assad after a UAE diplomat praised him for "wise leadership" this week.
2 Syrians killed, 6 injured as double bomb attack hits Ra's al-Ayn

Dec 06, 2019 06:47

At least two Syrian civilians have been killed and six others sustained injuries as a result of two bomb attacks in the Northeastern Province of Hasakah.
Terrorists shelling kills 10, mostly children, in Syria's Aleppo: Russia

Dec 05, 2019 11:05

Russia says terrorists have launched a mortar attack on Syria’s northern Aleppo Province, killing 10 civilians, mostly children, and wounding over a dozen more.
Iran to help Syria repair water, sewage infrastructure: Minister

Dec 04, 2019 15:05

Iranian companies and technicians will help Syria rebuild a water and sewage infrastructure that has been ravaged through years of war and militancy in the Arab country.