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Syria

Syria hopes to have US sanctions formally lifted in coming months, says economy minister

People walk near the Syrian flag, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Aleppo, Syria May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano
People walk near the Syrian flag, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria, in Aleppo, Syria May 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano

Why the US could not shake off the Middle East

US President Donald Trump taking centre stage at the summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct 13.
US President Donald Trump taking centre stage at the summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Oct 13.

Four oil facility guards killed in an attack near Syria's Deir al-Zor, state media says

Syria’s Sharaa tells Putin at Kremlin meeting he will respect all past deals with Moscow

Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Assad government secretly moved mass grave to cover up killings, Reuters investigation finds

A drone view of the mass grave site in the desert near the eastern Syrian town of Dhumair, February 27, 2025.  REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
A drone view of the mass grave site in the desert near the eastern Syrian town of Dhumair, February 27, 2025.  REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

Syrian defence minister and SDF commander agree to ceasefire in north and northeastern Syria

Syria's new defense minister Murhaf Abu Qasra attends an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar
Syria's new defense minister Murhaf Abu Qasra attends an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar

Syrian army and SDF reach ceasefire deal in Aleppo city following clashes

First results for Syria's new parliament show low share for minorities, women

Members of electoral colleges count votes, on the day they vote for candidates of the new Syrian Parliament since Bashar al-Assad's government was toppled, in Aleppo, Syria, October 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano
Members of electoral colleges count votes, on the day they vote for candidates of the new Syrian Parliament since Bashar al-Assad's government was toppled, in Aleppo, Syria, October 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano

Syrian electors cast ballots in indirect vote for first post-Assad Parliament

FILE PHOTO: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

Syria to establish first post-Assad Parliament amid political inclusivity concerns

A group of civilians walk past the main gate of the Syrian parliament building, in Damascus, Syria September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
A group of civilians walk past the main gate of the Syrian parliament building, in Damascus, Syria September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi

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