The United States has removed Syria from its designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, granting the post-Assad government of Ahmed al-Sharaa another major vote of confidence as Washington seeks to consolidate
A Dubai-based mother, whose autistic son faced rejection from 22 schools, is now running a special needs centre aimed at ensuring no other child experiences the same hardships. Rana Akkad, a Syrian
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The Israeli military has intensified its campaign in Syria with a series of airstrikes targeting key sites near Damascus, while also expanding its territorial control over southern Syria’s vital water sources. On
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The collapse of the Assad government in Syria was arguably the most consequential event of 2024 for the Middle East. Sputnik asked veteran regional politics and security affairs expert Ali Rizk for
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Syria’s newly appointed caretaker Ministry of Education has reversed controversial proposals to revise the national curriculum, following a widespread backlash across social media. The suggested alterations, which raised concerns among secular Syrians,
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In a significant diplomatic milestone, a senior Syrian delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking the first official foreign visit since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power last month. The visit reflects
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According to the Financial Times, Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has stated that the country may not hold elections for up to four years following the eventual fall of former President
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In After Assad: Is Syria The New Libya In The Mediterranean?, Nilantha Ilangamuwa presents a thorough examination of Syria’s future after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The book tackles the complex
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by Our Correspondent in Doha following the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, met with representatives of various military factions in
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Syria has fallen, but not into the arms of liberation – it has tumbled headlong into the clenched fists of extremism. The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad by Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the jihadist
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One of the most stunning events of the past few months has been the fall of Damascus. This fall had initially been expected over a decade ago, when rebel armies funded by
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