EDITORIAL. The gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria announced by the European Union is a welcome step, as the international community's support is essential if Syrians are to succeed in setting up a ...

Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President ...

European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.

Qaeda"*, which overthrew Bashar al-Assad, consolidated the collapse of the geopolitical order in the Middle East and ...

Donald Trump’s pick to oversee 18 intelligence agencies with a $100 billion spy budget is facing renewed scrutiny over an ...

European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.

EU countries have been quick to pause asylum applications, but there is no guarantee that Syrians can safely return home ...

With the downfall of the old Syrian regime, countries like Germany which welcomed Syrian refugees are now talking about sending them home.

While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian ...

The former rebel commander also declared himself president after weeks of de facto rule.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to agree Monday to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.

EU foreign ministers are set to give a green light on Monday to easing the bloc's sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, diplomats said.