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Former Syrian regime official Atif Najib attends court hearings in Damascus. EPA

On trial for atrocities: Proceedings against Assad regime officials under way

Atif Najib first up in court over alleged involvement in brutal Deraa oppression

'Potential is huge': Syria tries to uphold new commercial role amid US-Iran war

Main suspect in Assad-era Tadamon massacre arrested

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

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

Al Shara begins Gulf tour by meeting Saudi Crown Prince

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

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A woman holds a placard reading 'We will not allow our children to die at the doors of private hospitals' during the rally calling for better living conditions, in Damascus. Reuters

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Syrian authorities said this woman was arrested along with four alleged members of a Hezbollah cell. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry

Hezbollah denies using female assassin in bid to kill rabbi in Syria

Syrian authorities say woman was seen planting explosive near house of 'religious figure' in Damascus

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Syria unveils $300 million Damascus tourism project to boost economy

AnalysisTurkey curbs Zelenskyy and Ukraine's foray into Syria

Ukraine extends Middle East overtures with food offer to Syria

Iraq begins fuel oil exports through Syria amid Hormuz disruption

Al Shara joins Starmer in warning of severe impact of Hormuz closure

Syrian Catholics attend a Palm Sunday service at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Dormition in Damascus. AFP

Syrian churches limit Easter celebrations after violence in Christian town

Armed Sunnis entered Suqaylabiyah at the weekend, firing at buildings and smashing property

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Syrian artist's Dubai exhibition explores limits of words, images and identity

Syria's Al Shara hosts Kurdish delegation for Nowruz

Arab nations and Turkey condemn Israeli attack on Syria

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Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara hosted a delegation including the governors of Aleppo, Raqqa and Hasakah for Nowruz. Photo: Sana

Syria's Al Shara hosts Kurdish delegation for Nowruz

President says national holiday reflects cultural identity of Kurds 'within unified Syrian fabric'

Arab nations and Turkey condemn Israeli attack on Syria

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