But it came after days of rare anti-government demonstrations in the mainly Druze city of Suweida, at which people called for the overthrow of Mr Assad. Syria's currency has plummeted in value ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Assad replaces prime minister: State media
Syrian water resources minister Hussein Arnous will replace Imad Khamis as the country's prime minister. President Bashar al Assad made the announcement in a presidential degree, Syrian state media ... ( read original story ...)
Syria’s Assad sacks PM Khamis as economic crisis grows
Assad on Thursday sacked his prime minister of four years, as the country grapples with a stinging economic crisis and renewed protests. "President Assad issues decree number 143 for year 2020 which ... ( read original story ...)
Syria war: Druze city of Suweida rocked by rare anti-Assad protests
Most Druze have stayed loyal to Mr Assad, fearing that religious minorities would be targeted if he was overthrown, and the city has remained in government hands. #SyrianLivesMatter ... ( read original story ...)
Yemen’s Qat Markets Still Draw Crowds Despite Coronavirus Threat
Yemeni qat seller Hamdan Hussein's customers still come daily to the crowded market to buy the addictive green stimulant, despite doctors' concerns that chewing in groups and spitting it could spread ... ( read original story ...)
UN Agency Replaces Official Blocked From Entering Yemen
United Nations documents show the world body has quietly ended the assignment of its chief rights officer in Yemen after Houthi rebels blocked his entry into the country for months. ( read original story ...)
Over 90,000 people displaced in Yemen since January as conflict continues – UN
The UN refugee agency said on Thursday that more than 94,000 people have been displaced and forced to flee their homes in several parts of Yemen since January. ( read original story ...)
Are Authorities Hiding Crisis-Level COVID Deaths in Yemen?
Already reeling from war, the people here now face pandemic, and again, the international response falls short. ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia Isn’t Just Raising Taxes
The price of oil nearly quadrupled, causing gas shortages that hit Americans badly, while leaving countries such as Saudi Arabia so rich that they dismantled their tax bureaucracies. In the following ... ( read original story ...)
Trump authorizes sanctions over ICC Afghanistan war crimes case
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order authorizing sanctions against individuals involved in an International Criminal Court investigation into whether U.S. forces committed ... ( read original story ...)