Syrian forensic investigators inspect the minibus targeted on the Masyaf Bridge in Homs province. AFP

Gunmen kill seven civilians and wound at least four in Syria minibus attack

Attack follows gas pipeline explosion near Damascus

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Syria arrests members of Hezbollah-linked cell and seizes rocket launchers

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Japan removes 16 Syrian organisations from sanctions list

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Sabotage blamed after explosion sparks fire on Syria gas pipeline

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Today's cartoonShadi’s take on Iraq importing petrol through Syria

Cartoon

Syria could delay investment projects to plug $1bn hole

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InterviewSyria faces long recovery but current aid 'insufficient'

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Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the US’s return of ancient artefacts to Syria

Our cartoonist’s take on the US’s return of ancient artefacts to Syria

Cartoon

Syrian theatres, museums and cultural spaces reopening or being restored in 2026

Culture

Lebanon and Syria seek to deepen ties on UNGA sidelines

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US returns ancient looted treasures to Syria

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Syria to build two million homes by 2035 to plug housing shortage

Property

Syria to host Arab Cycling Championship in first major sports event for 19 years

Cycling

Syria visitor numbers more than double as international arrivals surge

Business
A number of buildings were damaged in Syria as a result of the decade-long conflict. AFP

Syria to build two million homes by 2035 to plug housing shortage

Residential developments to be financed through a mix of government investment and foreign capital

Property

Syria to host Arab Cycling Championship in first major sports event for 19 years

Cycling

Syria visitor numbers more than double as international arrivals surge

Business

Al Shara says Israeli aggression is undermining ‘rising’ Syria

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