Syria’s Shar’a says Aleppo will drive economic recovery after lifting of sanctions
Syrian President Ahmad Shar’a said Saturday that Aleppo will serve as the country’s main economic gateway and a central pillar…
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Pentagon launches strikes in Syria after deadly attack on U.S. forces
The Pentagon said Friday it carried out strikes on Islamic State‑linked targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack that…
Syria says no date yet for launch of new currency
Syria’s central bank said Thursday it has not set an official date for introducing a new national currency, adding that…
Syria says it foiled arms smuggling attempt near Lebanese border
Syrian authorities said Wednesday they intercepted a shipment of weapons intended for smuggling into Lebanon. The Interior Ministry said security…
Lebanon Tops Arab Pollution Rankings in 2025, Egypt not far behind
Lebanon ranked as the most polluted Arab country in 2025, scoring 89.4 points on Numbeo’s global index, placing it among…
Attack Near Palmyra Kills Syrian, U.S. Personnel
Two Syrian security officers, two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed Saturday in an attack on a…
Syria, Italian Sant’Egidio group discuss health cooperation
Syrian Health Minister Musab al‑Ali met with a delegation from Italy’s Sant’Egidio Community to discuss strengthening cooperation in the health…
Syria aviation chief sees repeal of U.S. sanctions as opening for sector revival
Syria’s civil aviation authority welcomed the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote to repeal the Caesar Act, saying the move could…
Energy: Syria signs World Bank deal to rehabilitate power grid
Syria has signed the final document for a power‑grid rehabilitation project with the World Bank, marking the institution’s first initiative…
Explosion at wedding in Syria’s Daraa injures 33
Thirty‑three people were injured Friday evening when an explosion struck a wedding celebration in the town of Abidin in western…