Mohamad Ali Harisi

The sources spoke of a 'systematic illegal campaign' to smuggle former army personnel across the border

Rebels recruiting fighters and pressuring citizens into weapons training ahead of extended confrontation, sources say

Guido Crosetto tells The National his country is working with the UAE to prevent regional crises escalating

One month before the truce transitions into a permanent ceasefire, the country is once again preparing for the worst-case scenario

The country's interim leader has been meeting in the Syrian capital with officials from the Middle East, US and EU

Syria's ambassadors who were in Damascus when the rebels advanced towards the city also crossed into the neighbouring country

About 3,000 pieces had already been smuggled through illegal border crossings, sources told The National

Strategic defeats in Lebanon and Syria de-linked its 'unified front' across the Middle East

Losses of regional allies have not diminished their ability or willingness to hit ships in the Red Sea

Doha chosen as source of contact with the militant faction

Mohammad Al Jalali accused Bashar Al Assad of 'abandoning' the government and leaving the country in chaos

The world woke up to a new Syria but some are wary about its prospects

Environment Minister and head of government emergency committee Nasser Yassin says rebuilding could cost $10 billion

The US envoy says efforts to stop the war started after Hezbollah was weakened

The 25-year-old Olympic gold medal winner filed legal complaint with French authorities over abuse and harassment she endured during Paris Games