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5 days ago
The tourism ministry's decision marks the first time the Damascus authorities have issued guidelines related to what women can wear since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in December.
7 days ago
Syria's post-war economy will require 'substantial' international support, IMF says
Since long-time authoritarian leader Bashar al-Assad was ousted in December countries have started restoring ties with Damascus, with some lifting sanctions in a bid to kickstart the economy.
18 days ago
So-called Islamic State group claims first attack on Syrian forces since fall of al-Assad
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The extremist group, which once controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq, has opposed the new authority in Damascus led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once the head of al-Qaeda's Syria branch.
ISIL (ISIS) launches first attacks against new Syrian government
The bombings mark a sharp escalation by the armed group, which views the new government in Damascus as illegitimate.
19 days ago
US ambassador's residence in Syria reopens as Washington looks to mend ties with Damascus
Washington has yet to formally reopen its embassy in Syria, which closed in 2012 after protests the government of strongman President Bashar al-Assad was met with brutal crackdown, kickstarting the c…
US flag raised in Syria for first time since 2012
The American flag was raised at the US ambassador’s residence in Damascus for the first time since 2012.
US envoy visits Damascus, says Syria-Israel conflict ‘solvable’
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a story from Al Jazeera 🚨 › Al Jazeera English
US envoy Thomas Barrack praises interim government in Damascus, calls for 'dialogue' between Israel and Syria.
21 days ago
Syrian government and Kurds agree to evacuate families from al-Hol camp
The agreement to allow Syrians to return from al-Hol camp comes amid a push for closer cooperation between Damascus and Kurdish authorities in the country's northeast.
26 days ago
How the idea for a Trump Tower in Damascus was born
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Skyscraper was proposed in effort to woo US president as Syria’s new government sought removal of sanctions
Forty-five storeys tall, a potential $200m (£150m) price tag and “Trump” emblazoned in gold …
27 days ago
Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus
Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.