Iranian President Raisi calls his Syrian counterpart, urges swift and broad cooperation against 'Zionist regime' and its 'genocide' of Palestinians

China one of only a handful of countries Syrian leader has visited since 2011; Beijing has pledged $2 billion in investments in Syria, but funds 'yet to materialize'

Air Force commander in Middle East says Moscow may share drone modification tech with Tehran, which can then be used to support regime in Damascus

Trip will be Assad's first since outbreak of country's civil war 12 years ago; China could play major role in future in Syria’s reconstruction

Fighting between Kurdish-dominated SDF and Arab allies break out after arrest of latter's leader, opening door to possible reemergence of deadly terror group

Dozens of people demonstrate in Daraa, Sweida provinces, openly call for end to Syrian president's rule, 12 years after bloody civil war began

In rare interview, Syrian president accuses Israel of attacking his military, indicates ties strained between his government and Hamas

Two countries maintained relations even as most Arab League countries isolated Damascus over crackdown on 2011 protests

Move comes less than a week after regional leaders welcomed Bashar Assad back to the Arab League following decade of diplomatic isolation

Zelensky appearance demonstrates host Riyadh's growing diplomatic clout, as it seeks concrete commitments from Syria on issues including war refugees