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      Syria

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

      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

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

      Oil and gas data helps uncover extraordinary history of the Euphrates

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

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

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



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      President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Al Shara discuss economic ties in call

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      WFP cuts emergency food aid to Syria by 50% amid funding shortfall

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      UAE delegation meets Syria's President Al Shara as economic ties gather momentum

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