Ahmad Al Shara, left, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. Photo: SPA

Al Shara begins Gulf tour by meeting Saudi Crown Prince

Talks in Jeddah address investment, economic ties and regional developments

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

Syria says Hezbollah cell planned attacks with disguised missile lorry

MENA

Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions

MENA
Syrian authors have used fiction to track the story of the nation.

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

These books trace decades of political change and conflict, revealing how writers have grappled with freedom, identity and belonging

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

CommentZelenskyy's Damascus visit was about sovereignty, not weapons

Comment

Syria unveils $300 million Damascus tourism project to boost economy

Economy
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

MENA

CommentZelenskyy's Damascus visit was about sovereignty, not weapons

Comment

Syria unveils $300 million Damascus tourism project to boost economy

Economy

AnalysisTurkey curbs Zelenskyy and Ukraine's foray into Syria

MENA

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