Russia is expanding its presence in Syria and Libya, while checking U.S. aerial movement over the Mediterranean Sea, a strategic body of water on the southern flank of NATO.
Russia to hold talks with Syria about obtaining more facilities, maritime access: Ifax
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s defence and foreign ministries to hold talks with Syria for Moscow to obtain additional facilities and maritime access in Syria, the Interfax news agency …
A world redrawn: Syria thinker Imad Fawzi Shueibi predicts new world order
The coronavirus pandemic could create a new world order in which everyone is a loser and new alliances are born to overcome disaster, Syrian thinker Imad Fawzi Shueibi said. The Damascus University …
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon ISIS is using coronavirus to rebuild its terrorism network in Iraq and Syria
The fight may feel far away to Americans, but the resurgence of ISIS will have far-reaching consequences both abroad and nearer to home.
Halifax man faces August trial on charge of doing business with Syria
A Halifax businessman charged with violating Canada’s economic sanctions against Syria will stand trial in Nova Scotia Supreme Court in August. Nader Mohamad Kalai, 54, is the first person to be …
EU renews Syria sanctions with conflict in its 10th year
The European Union is prolonging for another year its sanctions against Syrian President Bashar Assad and other top political officials, military officers and business people over the regime’s …
UNHCR helps displaced Syrian-Armenians facing hardship amid pandemic
Syrians who fled conflict to the land of their ancestors in Armenia are struggling to restart their lives amid the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR has stepped in to provide support. Life was tough for George …
France sees Syria scenario being replicated in Libya – minister
Yves le Drian said on Wednesday the situation in Libya was very worrying, warning the Syria scenario was being replicated in the country. “The crisis is deepening. We are facing a ‘Syrianisation’ of …
Global report: EU countries block hydroxychloroquine, South Korea fears new spike
France, Italy and Belgium respond to safety fears around drug; UN issues food insecurity warning for Africa; mosques reopen in Syria …
Assad attempts to weaponize COVID-19 in Syria
The Syrian regime has tried to ensure that those in opposition-held areas are more vulnerable to the pandemic.