Syria

Druze factions block students from sitting exams in row with Syria govt

The Syrian authorities had scheduled an exam session for Aug 29 in the government-controlled north of the province.

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US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters at the White House on Aug 27.

Visa, Mastercard begin first Syria global card payments in years

Syrian central bank governor Safwat Raslan posted a video on social media of himself and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa buying coffee at a Damascus cafe by card.

Turkey says SDF dissolution will help with Syrian unity

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, attends an interview with Reuters in al-Shadadi, Syria June 13, 2025. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman

President says Syria ‘shakes off dark stain’ with removal from US terror list

The US had initially announced in July its intent to delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a move seen as a vote of confidence in President Ahmed Al-Sharaa.

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

US President Donald Trump (right) shaking hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at a NATO leaders summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8.

Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions

Talks had been suspended since the start of the Iran war, while Syria cut off contact entirely after recent Israeli strikes.

Syrian Foreign Minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani stressed that Damascus’ priority is to halt Israeli attacks, saying confidence-building steps were needed in this direction.

News analysis

Growing confrontation between Israel and Turkey could reshape Middle East

A satellite image of damaged runways at Abu al-Duhur airbase near Aleppo, Syria, after an Israeli attack on Aug 19.

Israel strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attack

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