Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special envoy arrived in Damascus. Theirs was the first such visit since President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, according to Russian state news.

Donald Trump’s pick to oversee 18 intelligence agencies with a $100 billion spy budget is facing renewed scrutiny over an unannounced trip to Syria in 2017 where she met with the now-deposed dictator twice.

EDITORIAL. The gradual lifting of sanctions on Syria announced by the European Union is a welcome step, as the international community's support is essential if Syrians are to succeed in setting up a democratic regime after decades of dictatorship.

European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.

While Russia has maintained its military presence in Syria, recent reports suggest that key agreements — among them a Russian-managed Tartus port project — have been cancelled.

European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions, but the change will happen in stages.

EU foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, as the West looks to build bridges with the war-ravaged country's new leadership. "This could give a boost to the Syrian economy and help the country get back on its feet,

The former rebel commander also declared himself president after weeks of de facto rule.

A court in Paris has accused the overthrown Syrian ruler of complicity in war crimes in relation to a deadly attack on civilians in 2017. #EuropeNews

The European Union may soon suspend sanctions on Syria related to energy and transport but has yet to agree on whether to ease restrictions on financial transactions, according to three diplomats and a document seen by Reuters.

The European Union should avoid the temptation to go into “panic mode” following the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the Dutch minister for foreign affairs has said.

You said you met with Shia religious figures and you didn’t know who they were,” said Sen. Mark Warner. “I can’t imagine Shia religious figures in the Bekaa valley that