Khaled Yacoub Oweis

Move comes as part of President's minor reshuffle of senior government

Rare visit by Nawaf Salam to Damascus takes place in shadow of Iran war, which raised domestic tension in Beirut

Thousands of foreign fighters remain in country after civil war, as Damascus assures US it can stamp out militants

Weekend operation targeted suspected traffickers adept at using balloon technology

Regional rush for 'north-south' land corridor meets political realities

Everyone wins from closer relations, Ahmad Al Shara says, as Syrian and Lebanese national teams play friendly match in Damascus

Lebanon's fragmentation and regional wariness of Israel plays into Tehran's favour, despite US-sponsored talks

Aqaba Port Railway Project to be created under UAE-Jordanian partnership

Turkey, acting as intermediary, wants to ensure that neither Russia nor Iran will be significantly affected, sources say

Costs of fresh food and construction also rise as citizens say 'everything is going up'

Authorities say that supplies are plentiful but cannot halt rising prices

Armed Sunnis entered Suqaylabiyah at the weekend, firing at buildings and smashing property

Internal fissures expected to resurface as Israeli attacks force mass exodus from areas considered the Iran-backed group's support base

Prices expected to soar despite government measures to help importers

Conflict delays reconstruction funding but could enhance country's strategic value to its US and Arab allies