Khaled Yacoub Oweis

Military site near Damascus bombed for 48 hours before Israelis went in to retrieve high-value apparatus

President Ahmad Al Shara opens one of Middle East's oldest business events

Saudi Arabia, a key supporter of Damascus, rejects dividing Syria

After military setbacks, leader is banking on US support and growing regional alliances to outlast his opposition, sources say

The government rejected the establishment of a humanitarian corridor from outside the country

Israeli spiritual leader of sect meets US envoy to seek support for Sweida community

'Big gap' in humanitarian supplies to area besieged since conflict began last month

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Yohanna Yazigi met President Ahmad Al Shara for first time since church bombing in June

Plan drawn up to attack Syrian Democratic Forces by October – but US acquiescence will be key, sources tell The National

Washington proposes 'Friends of Syria' coalition to support recovery, The National has learnt

As aid missions intensify, Jordanian crews continue air drops over Gaza amid mounting international pressure on Israel

Government vows to take action after deadly robberies in affluent Damascus district

Residents report shortages of flour, milk, eggs, vegetables, fuel and water

Sources told The National that officials underestimated the consequences, paving the way for Israeli intervention and mass killings

Fighting breaks out near Euphrates after failed US-brokered meeting in Damascus