Iraq and Syria seize drugs in joint operation against illicit smuggling networks
Iraqi and Syrian security forces have seized 370kg of drugs in a joint operation in Syria to crack…
New mass grave found near Syrian capital
DAMASCUS / ISTANBUL Syrian civil defense teams on Tuesday retrieved the remains of 20 people from a mass…
Russia Rebuilding Influence in Syria as Western Leverage Wanes, Washington Institute Warns
Nearly a year after the fall of Moscow-backed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Russia is quietly rebuilding its strategic…
Estimated €185bn needed to rebuild Syria after 14 years of civil war, World Bank says
Published on 21/10/2025 – 19:25 GMT+2 Rebuilding Syria after over more than a decade of civil war is…
Deleting zeros: Will Syria’s new currency lighten the load, or add confusion?
PARIS — Every day, Muhammad Hassan devotes the last three hours of work at his small grocery store…
World Bank reveals Syria’s reconstruction costs post-conflict at $216 billion as one-third of capital stock damaged
Syria’s GDP has plummeted by 53 percent from 2010 to 2022, complicating recovery efforts Syria’s reconstruction expenses are…
Thousands flee as Syrian rebels advance on Homs, the country’s third-largest city
BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country’s third largest, as…
Central Bank Governor: U.S. Delegation to Oversee Launch of Syria’s New Currency
Syria’s Central Bank Governor, Abdul Qader Husrieh, has unveiled plans to replace the country’s existing banknotes under the…
Syrian artifacts shed light on cultural exchange and diversity of early civilizations
A colored pottery jar and a statue of a worshipper from the National Museum of Damascus. [Photo/FU XIAOMENG/FOR…
Iraq says some US military advisers will stay due to IS threat in Syria
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq ’s prime minister said Monday that a small contingent of U.S. military advisers will…
Why Russia can’t afford to lose Syria
Russia’s grip on Syria remains firm, even as leadership shifts in Damascus. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to…
Cancellation of Styria Group’s Shows in Hama Sparks Debate on Freedom of Expression in Syria
The abrupt cancellation of performances by the comedic troupe Styria in Hama province has ignited a broader conversation…