Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara attends a friendly basketball match between Syria and Lebanon at the inauguration of a renovated stadium in Damascus. Photo: Syrian Presidency
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Syria's President tries basketball diplomacy in drive to boost ties with Lebanon

Everyone wins from closer relations, Ahmad Al Shara says, as Syrian and Lebanese national teams play friendly match in Damascus

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

US

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

Cartoon

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

Books
Qasrak airbase in north-eastern Syria was one of several abandoned by US troops in recent months. Photo: Sana

Syrian army takes control of last US base in country

Damascus declares end to American anti-ISIS mission, saying it is 'fully capable' of keeping extremists at bay

MENA

AnalysisWashington leads on Iran in Lebanon but Israel may yet spoil the plan

MENA

Musical about a Syrian refugee wins Best Family Show at Olivier Awards

Music & On-stage

Hezbollah denies using female assassin in bid to kill rabbi in Syria

MENA

CommentZelenskyy's Damascus visit was about sovereignty, not weapons

Comment

Syria unveils $300 million Damascus tourism project to boost economy

Economy

AnalysisTurkey curbs Zelenskyy and Ukraine's foray into Syria

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is only the second head of state to visit Syria since Ahmad Al Shara came to power. AFP

CommentZelenskyy's Damascus visit was about sovereignty, not weapons

By opening a security dialogue with Kyiv, Damascus is drawing a line under its relationship with Moscow

Comment

Syria unveils $300 million Damascus tourism project to boost economy

Economy

AnalysisTurkey curbs Zelenskyy and Ukraine's foray into Syria

MENA

Ukraine extends Middle East overtures with food offer to Syria

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