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The swearing in of 150 new US citizens from 52 countries during a ceremony, in New York City. Getty Images

CommentMy father, like so many other immigrants, built the US

From the late 19th Century onwards, immigrants arrived in the US from Greater Syria, sought opportunity and thrived

Comment

Damascus airport to get five-star hotel under $4bn deal

Syria lifts curfew in Homs after Alawite areas come under attack

Israeli army chief fires commanders over October 7 failures

Alawite homes set on fire in sectarian attacks in Syria

Jordan, Syria and Lebanon seek to revive dormant energy deals

Turkey appoints ambassador to Syria after 13-year absence



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Pope Leo will visit Turkey and Lebanon during his first overseas trip since his appointment in May. AFP

Turkey’s Christians eager to ‘feel seen’ during Pope Leo’s visit

Helima Croft on oil markets, sanctions, next year's scenarios and personal lessons

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World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka during her semi-final match at this year's WTA Finals in Riyadh. EPA

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The swearing in of 150 new US citizens from 52 countries during a ceremony, in New York City. Getty Images

CommentMy father, like so many other immigrants, built the US

The aftermath of an Israeli strike on reconstruction equipment in the southern Lebanese village of Ansariyeth. AFP

Special reportIsrael blocks reconstruction in Lebanon to carve out buffer zone

Lucas, now 12, using the Jade app, for which his father, an Abu Dhabi resident, has received a Zayed Sustainability Prize nomination. Photo: Jade Autism

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The Ukraine defence industry's ability to create small and large drones is causing headaches for all sorts of areas of war fighting. Getty Images

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SDF fighters march past destroyed buildings in Raqqa, Syria. Reuters

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Kurdish-led militia says it attacked government positions used by ISIS to launch drone attacks

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Special reportSyrians returning from Lebanon find little respite among ruins

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Israeli soldiers patrolling at the ceasefire line, near the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. EPA

UN calls on Israel to cease military operations in buffer zone with Syria

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Syrian Kurdish leader insists on decentralised governance as pressure mounts

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Migrants attempting to cross from Libya to Europe being rescued in the Mediterranean. AP

Syrian accused of smuggling people from Libya for $6,000 arrested in UK

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External powers need to do more to insulate Lebanon from regional tensions

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Fourteen on trial over violent Syrian offensive in Alawite heartland

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An Israeli flag flutters in the Jewish settlement of Beit Romano, surrounded by Palestinian buildings, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank town of Hebron. AFP

UN committee calls for arms embargo and sanctions as Israel expands territorial reach

Panel describes alarming escalation over past year across Gaza, West Bank, Syrian Golan Heights and southern Lebanon

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Syria arrests security staff for 'violations' during unrest in Druze heartland

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China backs Damascus as Syria denies handing over Uighur fighters

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria joining the International Coalition to Defeat ISIS

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IMF sends mission to Syria for talks on reform priorities

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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani raises the flag at the embassy in London. Photo: Asaad Al Shibani / X

Syria will seize 'historic opportunity' to strengthen UK ties

Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani met British secretary Yvette Cooper in London after reopening Syrian embassy

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American forces 'assist and enable' deadly Syrian anti-ISIS operations

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DP World begins operations at Syria's Tartus port

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on the theft of ancient treasures from Syria's National Museum

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Syrian government's militant past could hinder alliance with US against ISIS

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Dana Gas to explore redevelopment of natural gasfields in Syria

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British 'children of ISIS' could become terrorists if left in Syria, says former judge

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At the White House, from left, Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, US Vice President JD Vance and US special envoy Tom Barrack. AFP

Syrian government's militant past could hinder alliance with US against ISIS

Washington confirms Al Shara government has agreed to join Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS

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Dana Gas to explore redevelopment of natural gasfields in Syria

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British 'children of ISIS' could become terrorists if left in Syria, says former judge

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US troops in Syria should supervise integration of SDF, says Ahmad Al Shara

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