DAMASCUS, Syria – In an operation publicized by state authorities, internal security forces in Damascus have arrested Asaad Sharif Abbas, who is accused of committing "serious violations against civilians during the rule of the former regime." The head of internal security in Damascus...

The IMF said Monday that Syria's economy is showing signs of recovery, with the administration adopting tight fiscal and monetary stance in order to ensure economic and financial stability. "A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ron van Rooden, visited Damascus from...

Syria and China agreed Monday to deepen collaboration in the fields of security and counter-terrorism. A joint statement following Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s talks in Beijing with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, said that the two sides agreed to bolster coordination and...

A Syrian committee investigating violent events in the southern Suwayda province said Sunday that its probe is still ongoing to uncover the full truth, ensure justice for victims, and prevent future violations. Judge Hatem al-Nassaan, who heads the committee, told a press conference in...