Syrian officials say main gas pipeline outside Damascus hit in apparent 'terrorist act,' officials working to restore power

Elections postponed twice due to pandemic, with any real opposition absent, and the ruling Baath party expected to retain its hegemony

As UN mandate over crossings expires, Germany and Belgium call for a vote on a draft resolution, while Moscow floats its own version

Tehran and Damascus say cooperation needed 'to confront pressures by America'; Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes in neighboring country

Leaders condemn Jewish state for violating 'territorial integrity' of its Arab neighbor, pan US recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli

In talks with Russia and Turkey, Rouhani says Tehran backs 'inter-Syrian dialogue' and fight against 'terrorism' in the war-torn country

FM Muallem decries Caesar Act as an attempt to undermine support for dictator Assad and force him to 'abandon' his alliances

Jamal Zeina split from group once known as Nusra Front earlier this year to set up a new hardline organization

American law targets companies that deal with Assad's regime, which the Lebanon-based terror group, Iran and Russia support in conflict

Syrian leader taps water resources minister to replace Imad Khamis, whose ouster comes ahead of new US sanctions on any entity or nation doing business with the country