Syrian and American officials with a Roman mosaic that was returned by New York prosecutors Photo: Sana

US returns ancient looted treasures to Syria

Lebanese trafficker and American art collector were in possession of some of 36 pieces handed over by New York District Attorney

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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

MENA

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

MENA

Syria's Al Shara says he may run in future election to finish carrying out his plans

US
A blast has been reported at an ammunitions depot at an army site south of Aleppo, but no external actors have been identified yet. Photo: aboameen-X
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Series of huge explosions rock Syrian city of Aleppo

Video online shows towering column of smoke and bright streaks across the night sky

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Syria arrests five Assad-era air force officers over strikes on civilians

MENA

VideoDamascus hosts Art Week Syria

MENA

How Assala Nasri's new album maps Syria's 14 governorates through song

Music & On-stage

Syrian government cuts diesel prices after widespread protests

MENA

Assala returns to Syrian stage for first time in more than 16 years

Music & On-stage

Syrian court hands down sentences over sectarian violence

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Oil tankers in Syria’s north-eastern Hasakah province. Syrians rely on diesel for transport, as well as to power generators. AFP

Syrian government cuts diesel prices after widespread protests

Damascus introduces subsidised rates for households and key sectors as it seeks to ease pressure

MENA

Assala returns to Syrian stage for first time in more than 16 years

Music & On-stage

Syrian court hands down sentences over sectarian violence

MENA

Syria abolishes Assad-era 'terrorism' court and voids rulings

MENA

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