Adnan Abboud Halawa, a brigadier general in Syria's Assad regime, is pictured after his arrest. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry

Syria detains Assad-era general over sarin gas attack

Halawa's arrest over 2013 Ghouta attack comes as trials open for former regime officials accused of killing civilians

MENA

EditorialWhy Syria's justice system will face as much scrutiny as Assad-era defendants

Editorial

On trial for atrocities: Proceedings against Assad regime officials under way

MENA

'Potential is huge': Syria tries to uphold new commercial role amid US-Iran war

MENA

Main suspect in Assad-era Tadamon massacre arrested

MENA

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria and Lebanon's 'basketball diplomacy'

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President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks in Abu Dhabi with Syrian leader Al Shara

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Ahmad Al Shara, left, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. Photo: SPA

Al Shara begins Gulf tour by meeting Saudi Crown Prince

Talks in Jeddah address investment, economic ties and regional developments

Gulf

Syria's President tries basketball diplomacy in drive to boost ties with Lebanon

MENA

Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing to ease fuel shipments through Syria

MENA

Syria hopes 'last milestone' to reconnect with global economy is within reach

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria taking control of the last US base in the country

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Syria says Hezbollah cell planned attacks with disguised missile lorry

MENA

Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria taking control of the last US base in the country

Our cartoonist's take on Syria taking control of the last US base in the country

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Syria says Hezbollah cell planned attacks with disguised missile lorry

MENA

Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions

MENA

Syria Independence Day: Nine novels that chart a nation’s modern history

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