Nada Homsi

Gulf state's $29m a month pledge would cover a fifth of salary increase for civil servants

In Lebanon’s new political landscape, efforts are under way to disarm Hezbollah and allied militias including Hamas

Lebanon is seeking to renew previously strong ties with the Gulf

Authorities using strategy to 'consolidate' areas not in their control, analysts say

Near-daily ceasefire violations by Israel are part of a pressure campaign on Beirut to disarm Hezbollah

Preparations for Syria's National Dialogue Conference are continuing with date still to be finalised

More than 100,000 people held in former Syrian regime's intelligence branches and detention centres are still missing

High-ranking Ukrainian delegation also visits Damascus as foreign governments seek engagement with new leadership

Military equipment belonging to the former Assad regime was reportedly being stored in the industrial town of Adra

Syrian Christians say they are being cautiously optimistic about the future

More than 105,000 remain unaccounted for in the wake of the Assad regime's collapse

The incident will be seen as a test for Syria's new administration

Many hope to leave country until intentions of new rulers become clearer

The remains of around 20 bodies were found dumped in the Aqraba district of south-eastern Syria

Airport officials call for sanctions to be lifted to restore aviation sector