Unexploded bombs in the village of Aabdyn, in Deraa, Syria. Israel's latest aerial barrage forced many residents to flee. AFP

Violence reignites in southern Syria after Israeli forces kill two

Area bordering Jordan and occupied Golan Heights has been quiet since major Israeli incursion in November

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Iraq and Syria agree to co-operate in energy and security after Damascus talks

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Warning over increasing ISIS attacks on Syrian forces

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President receives Syrian Foreign Minister in Abu Dhabi

UAE

No new Syrian troop build-up at border as Al Shara weighs Lebanon dilemma

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch direct flights to Aleppo from July 7

Travel

Lebanon-Syria passenger ferry resumes after years of disruption

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Israeli soldiers in Syria's occupied Golan Heights on December 16, 2024. EPA

Israel is main obstacle to stability in Syria, Damascus's UN envoy says

Diplomat accuses Israel of violating rights of Syrian citizens, international law and Security Council resolutions

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Al Shara willing to hold talks with Hezbollah 'if it serves Lebanon's interests'

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Al Shara appoints Assad-era spokesman as adviser on US affairs

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Syrian activist Hassan Akkad released from detention

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Syrian activist Hassan Akkad arrested in Damascus

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US renews pressure on Kurdish allies in Syria as Iran war winds down

MENA

Syria awards gas deal to ConocoPhillips and Novaterra

Energy
Hassan Akkad was arrested on what the state claims were defamation complaints. Getty Images

Syrian activist Hassan Akkad arrested in Damascus

Akkad started campaign for wealthy people to be held accountable for pledges to reconstruct Syria

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US renews pressure on Kurdish allies in Syria as Iran war winds down

MENA

Syria awards gas deal to ConocoPhillips and Novaterra

Energy

Assad loyalists in 'espionage and bombing cells' arrested in Syria

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