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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria and Lebanon's 'basketball diplomacy'

Our cartoonist's take on Syria and Lebanon's 'basketball diplomacy'

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President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks in Abu Dhabi with Syrian leader Al Shara

UAE

Al Shara begins Gulf tour by meeting Saudi Crown Prince

Gulf

Syria's President tries basketball diplomacy in drive to boost ties with Lebanon

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
Internal security units seized rockets and launch platforms concealed on a civilian vehicle during an operation targeting suspected Hezbollah-linked operatives. Photo: Syrian Ministry of Interior / X

Syria says Hezbollah cell planned attacks with disguised missile lorry

Group planned to launch rockets across border 'to undermine stability', Syrian Interior Ministry says

MENA

Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions

MENA

Syria Independence Day: Nine novels that chart a nation’s modern history

Books

Syrian army takes control of last US base in country

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
A man paints the Hezbollah flag on a board in Tyre, south Lebanon. Reuters

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

Lebanon's fragmentation and regional wariness of Israel plays into Tehran's favour, despite US-sponsored talks

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

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