Syria's Assad arrives in China
In his second visit to the country, the Syrian leader will attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Games and will meet with President Xi.
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Assad: Israeli strikes will continue as long as Israel is an enemy
Syrian President on alleged Israeli strikes: They are directed against the Syrian army under the pretext of the Iranian presence.
Bipartisan US bill would prevent normalization with Syria
Bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduce bill intended to prevent recognition of Bashar Al-Assad and enhance ability to impose sanctions.
Iranian President to visit Damascus
The visit comes amid Arab willingness to re-engage with the Syrian government.
Assad, Iranian President discuss 'Israeli failure'
Syrian President speaks to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following recent rocket fire from Syria and Israeli retaliation.
Is Assad regime profiting from earthquake aid to Syria?
Foreign policy and security analyst Ömer Özkizilcik says Assad takes two-thirds of the 'spoils' from humanitarian aid from the West.
Ukraine cuts ties with Syria after it recognizes breakaway regions
Syria set to recognize the “independence and sovereignty” of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Assad in Iran: We have prevented 'Zionist dominance in the region'
Syrian President Bashar Assad met with Iranian leaders, all of whom reasserted their believes about the 'Zionist regime.'
State Department: Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion
State Department says Syrian President's family worth $1-2 billion, despite US-led efforts to isolate Assad.
Assad: 'Zionist Jew' Zelenskyy is a Nazi-supporter
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad told supporters that Israel and the West were 'lying' to the world in their condemnations of Nazism.
Assad's Iranian allies have overstayed their welcome
Analysis: While Tehran and Hezbollah helped Assad regain control over Syria, he is far from thrilled about Iran's presence in his country.
US concerned after UAE Foreign Minister meets Assad
State Department spokesperson stresses US does not support efforts to normalize Syrian President.
Blinken: US doesn't support efforts to normalize ties with Syria
Secretary of State: There will be no efforts to normalize relations with Assad until there is progress in the political process.
Jordan’s King, Assad speak for first time in a decade
Jordan’s King Abdullah II receives call from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad amid efforts to boost cooperation between the countries.
Assad sworn in for fourth term in office
Assad won the May election in a landslide, winning 95.1% of the votes.
Iran: Assad victory 'a big step towards restoring peace'
Syrian President's ally congratulated him on his landslide election victory.
Assad wins presidential election with 95% of the votes
Assad’s win was not in doubt, even though two challengers ran against him.
State Department: Syrian elections are illegitimate
Despite two other candidates running, election in Syria is widely expected to give President Bashar Al-Assad a fourth seven-year term.
Syria selects two candidates to run against Assad
Syria’s higher constitutional court selects two obscure figures to appear on ballots against President Bashar Al-Assad in May 26 election.
Assad applies to run in Syrian presidential election
Six people, including a woman, have applied to take part in the presidential race.
Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26
President Bashar Al-Assad widely expected to win a fourth seven-year term.
UAE leaders congratulate Syrian president on National Day
Bashar Al-Assad has been president of Syria since 2000 and has been in a bloody civil war since 2011.
Syrian President and his wife recover from COVID-19
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and his wife, Asma, return to their regular duties after recovering from COVID-19.
Assad and his wife test positive for COVID-19
Syria’s President Bashar Al-Assad and his wife, Asma, are in good health and will keep working in isolation at home.
Report: Israeli officers met Syrian counterparts at Russian base
With yesterday's security cabinet meeting surrounding 'humanitarian' issues in Syria shrouded in mystery, some details have emerged.
US sanctions Assad's wife
US sanctions Syria’s central bank and several people and entities close to President Bashar Al-Assad.
Assad: No relations with Israel until we restore our lands
Syrian President stresses that ties with Israel are conditional on Israel giving up the Golan Heights.
Trump: There was a plan to take out Assad, but Mattis refused
US President confirms plan was in the works to take out Syrian President but then-Defense Secretary was opposed.
Assad interrupts speech due to drop in blood pressure
Syrian President interrupts speech he was giving to parliament after suffering a brief drop in blood pressure.
US imposes sanctions on Assad's son
Bashar Al Assad's eldest son among 14 Syrian officials placed under sanctions by the US government Wednesday.
Assad and allies win majority in parliamentary elections
In widely expected victory, Syrian President's party and allied candidates take 177 seats out of 250 in parliament.
Assad announces parliamentary elections in April
Syrian President says parliamentary elections will be held on April 13 in areas of the country controlled by the government.
Assad: Chemical watchdog falsified report at request of US
Syrian President claims OPCW faked report on attack near Damascus “just because the Americans wanted them to do so.”
Assad: 'Israel has conquered our land'
Bashar al-Assad says more than 100,000 Syrian troops killed in civil war, blasts Israel for 'conquering' Syrian land.
Assad: Trump is the best US president
Syrian President on Donald Trump: He's the best president because he is the most transparent.
Syria, Iran plan responses to Israeli airstrikes
Syrian Pres. Assad discusses Israel's 'attacks on Syria,' US peace plan, in secret meeting with Iranian official.
Germany: Hold Assad accountable for chemical attacks
German Foreign Minister says those responsible for use of chemical weapons in Syria must be held accountable.
Spokesman: Zarif quit because he wasn't informed of Assad visit
Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry: 'One of the reasons' FM Zarif resigned was lack of knowledge regarding Syrian Pres. Assad's visit.
Syrian President meets Iran's Supreme Leader
Syrian President visits Iran for the first time since start of Syrian conflict, thanks Iran for its assistance.
Assad warns Kurds: The US won't protect you
Syrian President warns country’s Kurds that the US would not protect them against any Turkish offensive.
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