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

MENA
Debate in parliament initially centred on amending the existing counter-terrorism law, but legislators concluded that the court itself should be eradicated. Reuters

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

Decision will allow people to recover cash and properties seized by the previous government

MENA

Syria's first Art Week seeks to revive cultural scene after years of war

Art & Design

Rotana Hotels in talks to re-enter Syria and confirms no job cuts despite war

Economy

From Syria to Sudan: How to hunt for chemical weapons evidence

MENA

'Strong indication' of chemical weapons use in Sudan, former inspectors say

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Ahmad Al Shara discuss economic ties in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Everyone can benefit from a strong Syria, Al Shara says in Dubai

MENA
Sudanese Armed Forces chief Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan. Investigators have called for an inquiry into allegations that his forces used chlorine bombs. AFP

'Strong indication' of chemical weapons use in Sudan, former inspectors say

Al-Jaili refinery attack in 2024 presents a ‘very strong' circumstantial case

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Ahmad Al Shara discuss economic ties in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Everyone can benefit from a strong Syria, Al Shara says in Dubai

MENA

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara to deliver keynote speech at Arab Media Summit

UAE

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