Omar Souleyman is a globally popular Syrian singer who has collaborated with Gorillaz on a new song. Reuters

ExclusiveOmar Souleyman on Gorillaz’ Damascus and taking dabke to the world

Syrian performer discusses collaboration, community and the sound that carried him from local celebrations to global stages

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US has 'no reason to be in Syria', Republican Senator says

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Syria 'dismantles' ISIS cell in Damascus suburb

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Syria welcomes repeal of sweeping US sanctions

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Five ISIS fighters killed in US strikes on Syria in response to Palmyra attacks

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Weekend EssayWill 2026 see the revival of both Syria and Lebanon?

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Navigating Syria's new political economy: Rivalry, rising rents and a new elite

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Sayf Boulad, centre, commander of the Hamzat Division militia group, is among those placed under UK sanctions. Photo: Sana

UK places sanctions on Syrian military commanders

British government targets both Assad regime crimes and allies of President Ahmad Al Shara

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on US Senate approval to repeal Caesar Act sanctions against Syria

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Centcom chief insists US operations in Syria critical to countering ISIS

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ISIS ambush and extremists in Syrian forces cause alarm in Washington

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Trump signs bill that includes repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

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Triumphant return for Syrian diplomats who took anti-Assad stand

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Syria seizes bombs and drones in new anti-ISIS raid in Damascus

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Syrians in Latakia celebrate the anniversary of the downfall of the regime of former president Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Trump signs bill that includes repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 aimed at members of Bashar Al Assad's regime

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Triumphant return for Syrian diplomats who took anti-Assad stand

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Syria seizes bombs and drones in new anti-ISIS raid in Damascus

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CommentIs the era of militias in the Arab world finally ending? Iraq may have just said so

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