A UN weapons expert collects samples on August 29, 2013, during an investigation into a suspected chemical weapons strike near Damascus. AFP

Syria begins destroying chemical weapon materials in break with Assad era

Damascus worked with global watchdog to identify matter that should be eradicated

MENA

Interview Airport ground handler Menzies considers expansion in Gulf, Syria and US

Aviation

Why have Israel and Greece announced major defence deal?

MENA

At least five killed in explosions in north-west Syria

MENA

Iraq to put thousands of ISIS suspects transferred from Syria on trial

MENA

Government forces and armed Druze group exchange fire in Syria's Sweida province

MENA

UAE developer Arada to build $7bn 'UAE-style' mixed-use project in Syria

Property
Tiger Forces commander Firas Hammoud was killed by state security forces in the small city of Safita in Tartus governorate. Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Syrian security forces kill high-profile Assad-era commander in raid

Tiger Forces commander Firas Hammoud led 'mutiny' last year by supporters of former regime, state TV says

MENA

Syria's Foreign Minister discusses co-operation with Libya as embassy in Tripoli reopens

MENA

Syria can rebuild power sector without repeating Jordan’s mistakes

Energy

Saudi Arabia forms joint bank with Syria in next step for investment

Gulf

Israel strikes Syria and Lebanon despite US-brokered diplomacy

MENA

Something's brewing: Syrian President makes country's first international Visa transaction

Money

EditorialThe SDF's dissolution is a historic moment for Syria

Editorial
An Israeli tank near the ceasefire line between the occupied Golan Heights and mainland Syria. Reuters

Israel strikes Syria and Lebanon despite US-brokered diplomacy

Israeli forces closing in on Ali Al Taher area in southern Lebanon

MENA

Something's brewing: Syrian President makes country's first international Visa transaction

Money

EditorialThe SDF's dissolution is a historic moment for Syria

Editorial

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF being dissolved

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