US President Donald Trump said he wants to see a 'better life' for Lebanon and 'more precise' military action against Hezbollah. AFP
Play02:25

Trump floats Syrian role against Hezbollah, reviving questions of military involvement in Lebanon

US leader's comments echo earlier speculation over a possible Syrian security presence in the country

MENA

Jordan sentences drug dealer to death for killing three security personnel

MENA

Syrian Foreign Minister Al Shibani arrives in Algiers for ice-breaking visit

MENA

Oil and gas data helps uncover extraordinary history of the Euphrates

Gulf

Syria sets up tourism police unit amid plans to build new attractions

Economy

Flooding masks Syria’s ‘catastrophic’ water shortage caused by illegal wells

MENA

Syria must focus on ‘bankable projects’ to boost foreign investment

Economy
Floodwaters in Syria's Deir Ezzor province after heavy rain and the opening of dams in Turkey pushed the Euphrates to its limit. AFP
Play00:40

Euphrates River flooding recedes in eastern Syria

The area affected is sensitive politically and economically

MENA

Revealed: Assad regime 'killed six children' of dissident Syrian chess champion

MENA

Al Shara visits Syria's flood zones after week of mayhem on the Euphrates

MENA

CommentLebanon and Syria have a historic chance to remake the Levant

Comment

Flood alerts issued in Syria and Iraq after water releases by Turkey

MENA

Syria finds remnants of Assad's chemical weapons

MENA

Syria to convene parliament after elections in regained territory

MENA
Water surges over an earthen bridge in Deir Ezzor, Syria. Photo: SANA

Flood alerts issued in Syria and Iraq after water releases by Turkey

People living along Euphrates urged to leave homes amid rapid rise in water levels

MENA

Syria finds remnants of Assad's chemical weapons

MENA

Syria to convene parliament after elections in regained territory

MENA

Averse to political Islam, Egypt cautiously develops ties with post-Assad Syria

MENA

Newsletter

Middle East Today

Middle East Today

Your indispensable round-up of the key developments in the region

PreviewSign up