Syria says it thwarted a 'sabotage plot' by Hezbollah in the Yarmouk basin and arrested a cell belonging to the militant group. Photo: Alikhbaria

Syria arrests members of Hezbollah-linked cell and seizes rocket launchers

Authorities say operation thwarted 'sabotage plot' by the Iran-backed militia

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Japan removes 16 Syrian organisations from sanctions list

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Sabotage blamed after explosion sparks fire on Syria gas pipeline

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Today's cartoonShadi’s take on Iraq importing petrol through Syria

Cartoon

Syria could delay investment projects to plug $1bn hole

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InterviewSyria faces long recovery but current aid 'insufficient'

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Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the US’s return of ancient artefacts to Syria

Cartoon
Maarat Al Numan Museum in Idlib, one of several Syrian cultural venues being restored or returned to use after years of war damage and closure. Getty Images

Syrian theatres, museums and cultural spaces reopening or being restored in 2026

From restoration project at Al Qabbani Theatre in Damascus to revival of Homs' Talkalakh Arab Cultural Centre

Culture

Lebanon and Syria seek to deepen ties on UNGA sidelines

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US returns ancient looted treasures to Syria

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Syria to build two million homes by 2035 to plug housing shortage

Property

Syria to host Arab Cycling Championship in first major sports event for 19 years

Cycling

Syria visitor numbers more than double as international arrivals surge

Business

Al Shara says Israeli aggression is undermining ‘rising’ Syria

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Syria will host the Arab Cycling Championship from October 2-13. Photo: Ministry of Tourism – Syrian Arab Republic

Syria to host Arab Cycling Championship in first major sports event for 19 years

October competition marks significant milestone as 14 Arab nations send teams to Damascus

Cycling

Syria visitor numbers more than double as international arrivals surge

Business

Al Shara says Israeli aggression is undermining ‘rising’ Syria

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Syria's Al Shara and Iraq's Al Zaidi hold first meeting

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