"The new U.S. administration must stop acts of aggression and occupation," Syrian permanent representative to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari said. ( read original story ...)
Syria’s White Helmets awarded £920,000 to make PPE
Civil defence service has already made more than 2m masks, protective gowns and face shields ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Hidden Hand in Lebanon’s Port Explosion
Signs are adding up that the explosives in Beirut were intended for Damascus—but Lebanese elites are trying to stop the investigation. ( read original story ...)
China calls for efforts to advance political process, improve security and humanitarian situation in Syria
A Chinese envoy on Wednesday called for efforts to advance the political process in Syria and improve the security and humanitarian situation in the war-torn country. Ten years have passed since the ... ( read original story ...)
UN announces talks on new Syria constitution resume Jan 25
The U.N. special envoy for Syria says the next round of talks toward revising the war-battered country's constitution will start in Geneva on Jan. 25 ... ( read original story ...)
UN envoy regrets lack of progress in political process in Syria
I am more convinced than ever that we need a comprehensive approach -- inclusive of all issues, and all actors, moving in mutual and reciprocal steps on all the issues outlined in Resolution 2254. ( read original story ...)
HRW Denounces Kazakhstan’s ‘Shocking’ Crackdown On Rights Groups
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says an ongoing "crackdown" on human rights groups in Kazakhstan for alleged financial-reporting violations casts "serious doubt" that the Central Asian country's leadership ... ( read original story ...)
Elections in Kazakhstan Yield Results as Predicted
The Nur Otan ruling party swept the parliamentary elections, underscoring the continued hold on power of former president Nursultan Nazarbayev. ( read original story ...)
North Korea’s nuclear ambitions will take ‘years,’ analyst says
(UPI) -- North Korea 's plan to develop nuclear-powered submarines and hypersonic weapons could be aspirations, and the regime could be several years away from reaching the goals, an analyst said. ( read original story ...)
New chapter in US-Malaysia ties
The Biden administration will be well equipped to build relations with Malaysia and other Asean countries, says the US ambassador here. ( read original story ...)