Gulf states welcome US move to begin removing Syria from terrorism sponsors list

The Gulf Cooperation Council reaffirms its steadfast support for Syria's unity and the preservation of its sovereignty

Syrian authorities link Damascus bombings to ISIS

One killed, one wounded in two Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon

International Maritime Organization rejects Iran's bid to assert sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Germany plans to withdraw troops from Erbil in September

Syrian interior ministry arrests cell accused of Damascus bombings

Gulf Cooperation Council secretary-general condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

UAE condemns Iranian aggression against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as violation of sovereignty and threat to stability

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan discusses regional developments in phone calls with foreign ministers of brotherly and friendly nations

US lifts last restrictions on Syria's recovery as Damascus welcomes terrorism list removal process

Damascus welcomes the start of procedures to remove it from the terrorism list

Iraq widens anti-corruption campaign and continues pursuit of Jumaili funds

A further 14 billion dinars were seized after being found hidden in a rainwater drainage pit, bringing the total recovered in the case to 141 billion dinars.