Exiled journalist Asser Khattab on what the news from Syria means to its diaspora
One of the hardest parts of exile is the simple, everyday pleasures that one must leave behind
How a few profiteers made millions picking clean the carcass of the country’s economy
Company controlled by friend of Russian president gains foothold in lucrative phosphate sector
Jihadist group solidifies insurgent capabilities, warns US military report
Renewed bombing is a blow to peace-talks brokered last week in Kazakhstan
Compromise also reached over make-up of constitutional committee on country’s future
Industry warns that perceived government ‘shakedowns’ threaten to undermine support for regime
Anxiety is rife about corruption, arrest and military conscription as war winds down
Area is home to the offices of Shell, Eni and ExxonMobil
Sanctions not the only factor constraining Lebanese militant group
Bombed facilities were on list shared by UN with warring parties to minimise casualties
Assad’s army captures two important towns in Hama province following fierce bombardment
Damascus and Moscow ramp up bombing campaign in Idlib
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi alters group’s priorities after loss of territory in Syria and Iraq
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, once believed killed, claims responsibility for Sri Lanka attacks
Economic muscle used to strengthen presence in a neighbour traditionally close to Iran
Landmark seizure of caliphate opens new chapter in Middle East power struggle
Turkey, Syria and Russia criticise Trump’s support for Israeli sovereignty over disputed territory
Encircled by Assad, the fate of last opposition stronghold lies with Moscow and Ankara
Washington partially reverses course on Trump decision to withdraw all American forces
Blast comes after Trump declaration of victory over Isis and troop withdrawal
Officials have met regional leaders to reassure allies over Donald Trump’s Mideast policy
John Bolton visits Ankara to seek assurances for fighters after Trump troop withdrawal move
Planned withdrawal of US troops from war-torn country seen as strengthening Turkey’s grip
