Damascus says it is waging a war against al Qaeda-inspired terrorists and denies targeting civilians indiscriminately.
Syria's reliance on Captagon smuggling faces new challenges as the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah threatens to undermine critical revenues for the Assad regime
Assad had recently said that he saw Russia’s growing role in the world has helpful to maintain a multi-polar world order.
Syrian leader Assad praised support from Russia and Iran, highlighting strong ties and coordination against Western hegemony and terrorism.
Luna al-Shibl, Syrian President Assad's adviser, died after a suspected deliberate car accident in Damascus, amid political intrigues and military reforms in Syria.
The office said in a statement that Rifaat al-Assad, 86, had been charged with "ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments and illegal detentions."
Ongoing protests see citizens, including Druze spiritual leaders, calling for democratic reform and a halt to economic degradation
In footage posted on activist pages, a group of men could be seen ripping a banner portraying Assad's face that was hanging above the local branch of the Farmers' Union.
"Long live Syria and down with Bashar al Assad!" protesters chanted near police headquarters and the governor's office as security forces nearby avoided confrontation.
Over 10 hours after the explosions were reported, Syrian state media still had not commented on the nature of the explosions.
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