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Syrian and Russian defence officials visit southern Syria for first time since fall of Assad regime

UN and Lebanon say barrier has cut off more than 4,000 square metres of territory

Authorities have committed to prosecuting perpetrators of violence against minority sect in Sweida

Worst drought in 40 years leaves swathes of once-fertile land bone dry and families struggling to survive

UN says structure encroaches on more than 4,000 square metres of Lebanese land

Joseph Aoun says 12 Lebanese soldiers have been killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire began in November last year despite efforts to disarm Hezbollah

Diplomats, analysts and Hezbollah sources don't expect a full-blown aerial campaign, despite escalating Israeli threats

Former Syrian detainees are receiving help to reintegrate into society after years of torture and abuse

Case relates to shipment of fuel oil for Lebanese power plants that was allegedly part of wider scheme to evade sanctions-related price caps

The National visits Al Tanf garrison, deep in the Syrian Desert, embedding with security forces responsible for fighting against extremist threats

Syria's President Al Shara met his former rival, Russian President Putin, for the first time this month as both seek to safeguard their interests

Trump-brokered truce between Hamas and Israel shows that armed resistance can force concessions, Lebanese group's media chief tells The National

End to fighting in Palestinian enclave may not halt Israeli attacks elsewhere, Hezbollah officials and Lebanese experts warn

Former central bank governor was released on record $14 million bail

Attacks killing 100 non-combatants in 10 months threaten legitimacy of reformist Lebanese government, warns official