Syria

Country Syria
Capital Damascus
Continent Asia
Currency Syrian pound(SYP)
Languages Arabic

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Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French administered the area as Syria until granting it independence in 1946. The new country lacked political stability, however, and experienced a series of military coups during its first decades. Syria united with Egypt in February 1958 to form the United Arab Republic. In September 1961, the two entities separated, and the Syrian Arab Republic was reestablished. In November 1970, Hafiz al-ASAD, a member of the Socialist Ba'th Party and the minority Alawite sect, seized power in a bloodless coup and brought political stability to the country. In the 1967 Arab-Israeli War, Syria lost the Golan Heights to Israel. During the 1990s, Syria and Israel held occasional peace talks over its return. Following the death of President al-ASAD, his son, Bashar al-ASAD, was approved as president by popular referendum in July 2000. Syrian troops - stationed in Lebanon since 1976 in an ostensible peacekeeping role - were withdrawn in April 2005. During the July-August 2006 conflict between Israel and Hizballah, Syria placed its military forces on alert but did not intervene directly on behalf of its ally Hizballah. In May 2007 Bashar al-ASAD was elected to his second term as President.

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Syria’s Rocky Transition Brings New Waves of Displacement - The New York TimesSyria’s Rocky Transition Brings New Waves of Displacement  The New York Times

An American journalist vanished in Syria 13 years ago. His mother never stopped searching for him - CNNAn American journalist vanished in Syria 13 years ago. His mother never stopped searching for him  CNN

UN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests - UN NewsUN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests  UN News

Syria's new era: Navigating predicaments under President Sharaa's leadership - theweek.inSyria's new era: Navigating predicaments under President Sharaa's leadership  theweek.in

Syria nets $28bn in investments this year, president tells FII - Arab NewsSyria nets $28bn in investments this year, president tells FII  Arab News

Syria secures $28B in investments, seeks to rebuild war-torn economy | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahSyria secures $28B in investments, seeks to rebuild war-torn economy | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Syria’s Al-Shaara snubs Trump? Lauds Saudi Arabia’s MBS, thanks all Arab allies for support | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesSyria’s Al-Shaara snubs Trump? Lauds Saudi Arabia’s MBS, thanks all Arab allies for support | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Who is Austin Tice, the American reporter missing in Syria since 2012? - MintWho is Austin Tice, the American reporter missing in Syria since 2012?  Mint

Along the Syria and Lebanon borders, skeptical residents embrace peace, while it lasts - The Times of IsraelAlong the Syria and Lebanon borders, skeptical residents embrace peace, while it lasts  The Times of Israel

Türkiye-Syria corridor to open next year, linking trucks to Gulf | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye-Syria corridor to open next year, linking trucks to Gulf | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

In pics: Syria Reconstruction Expo in Damascus - XinhuaIn pics: Syria Reconstruction Expo in Damascus  Xinhua

Syria officially recognises Kosovo as independent, sovereign state - TRT WorldSyria officially recognises Kosovo as independent, sovereign state  TRT World

‘Repeated bouts of violence’ put Syria rebuilding at risk: Independent rights investigator - UN News‘Repeated bouts of violence’ put Syria rebuilding at risk: Independent rights investigator  UN News

Is Russia seeking Iranian buy-in on post-Assad Syria? - Amwaj.mediaIs Russia seeking Iranian buy-in on post-Assad Syria?  Amwaj.media

The limits of Turkey’s influence in Syria are showing - The EconomistThe limits of Turkey’s influence in Syria are showing  The Economist

Multi-sectoral needs assessment - Syria after the new order: "quo vadis" - II (October 2025) - ReliefWebMulti-sectoral needs assessment - Syria after the new order: "quo vadis" - II (October 2025)  ReliefWeb

Russia Resumes Military Flights to Syria as Post-Assad Ties Thaw – Bloomberg - The Moscow TimesRussia Resumes Military Flights to Syria as Post-Assad Ties Thaw – Bloomberg  The Moscow Times

Russia Renews Flights to Syrian Air Base in Rebuild of Relations - Bloomberg.comRussia Renews Flights to Syrian Air Base in Rebuild of Relations  Bloomberg.com

Syria, Germany discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation - Anadolu AjansiSyria, Germany discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation  Anadolu Ajansi

Syria’s rocky transition brings new waves of displacement - The Japan TimesSyria’s rocky transition brings new waves of displacement  The Japan Times

Syria announces new troop training prog. in Turkey - The Jerusalem PostSyria announces new troop training prog. in Turkey  The Jerusalem Post

Syria’s revival stalls under sanctions and red tape - Financial TimesSyria’s revival stalls under sanctions and red tape  Financial Times

Inside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising - BBCInside Syria's jail for IS suspects as officials say attacks by group are rising  BBC

Syria Governorates of Return Overview (As of 30 Oct 2025) - ReliefWebSyria Governorates of Return Overview (As of 30 Oct 2025)  ReliefWeb

Syria officially recognizes Kosovo as independent, sovereign state - Anadolu AjansiSyria officially recognizes Kosovo as independent, sovereign state  Anadolu Ajansi

The Role of Journalism in the Transitional Justice Process in Syria after Years of Repression and Intimidation [EN/AR] - ReliefWebThe Role of Journalism in the Transitional Justice Process in Syria after Years of Repression and Intimidation [EN/AR]  ReliefWeb

UN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsUN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Top German diplomat pledges support for Syria's stability, economic recovery ahead of his key visit - Anadolu AjansiTop German diplomat pledges support for Syria's stability, economic recovery ahead of his key visit  Anadolu Ajansi

Will Syria join the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS? - Middle East InstituteWill Syria join the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS?  Middle East Institute

Saudi Arabia welcomes Syria’s recognition of Kosovo - Al Arabiya EnglishSaudi Arabia welcomes Syria’s recognition of Kosovo  Al Arabiya English

German foreign minister to make first visit to Syria - Arab NewsGerman foreign minister to make first visit to Syria  Arab News

Syria opens its doors: Hotel investors and operators in talks to enter Damascus - thenationalnews.comSyria opens its doors: Hotel investors and operators in talks to enter Damascus  thenationalnews.com

Syria's Sharaa pitches to investors at Saudi financial summit - ReutersSyria's Sharaa pitches to investors at Saudi financial summit  Reuters

US dispatches troops to assist its terrorist ally in Syria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahUS dispatches troops to assist its terrorist ally in Syria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Syria's SDF in Beirut discuss Lebanese women in al-Hol camp - The New ArabSyria's SDF in Beirut discuss Lebanese women in al-Hol camp  The New Arab

Syria’s Justice Ministry Tells TML As-Suwayda Investigation Committee Will Hold Public Trials. Will the Truth Be Uncovered? - The Media LineSyria’s Justice Ministry Tells TML As-Suwayda Investigation Committee Will Hold Public Trials. Will the Truth Be Uncovered?  The Media Line

Syria congratulates Türkiye on 102nd anniversary of Republic, voices hope for stronger ties - Anadolu AjansiSyria congratulates Türkiye on 102nd anniversary of Republic, voices hope for stronger ties  Anadolu Ajansi

Türkiye kicks off training of Syrian troops: Ministry - Hürriyet Daily NewsTürkiye kicks off training of Syrian troops: Ministry  Hürriyet Daily News

SNHR The Primary Source of Information in the US Department of State Report on the Human Rights Situation in Syria for the Year 2024 The Assad Regime Continued Perpetrating Horrific Violations Until Its Last Moment - Syrian Network for Human RightsSNHR The Primary Source of Information in the US Department of State Report on the Human Rights Situation in Syria for the Year 2024 The Assad Regime Continued Perpetrating Horrific Violations Until Its Last Moment  Syrian Network for Human Rights

Russia Reactivates Syria Airbase After Six-Month Pause as New Government Takes Power - UNITED24 MediaRussia Reactivates Syria Airbase After Six-Month Pause as New Government Takes Power  UNITED24 Media

Syria’s president says reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid - Anadolu AjansiSyria’s president says reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid  Anadolu Ajansi

KSrelief Distributes 1,548 Food Baskets in Syria’s Rif Dimashq - OANANewsKSrelief Distributes 1,548 Food Baskets in Syria’s Rif Dimashq  OANANews

Syria announces recognition of Kosovo - The Jerusalem PostSyria announces recognition of Kosovo  The Jerusalem Post

Syrian President, during Participation in the Future Investment Initiative, Commends Saudi Arabia’s Role in Stimulating Region’s Economy - OANANewsSyrian President, during Participation in the Future Investment Initiative, Commends Saudi Arabia’s Role in Stimulating Region’s Economy  OANANews

Erdogan: Syria, led by al-Sharaa, made significant progress to peace and development - ????Erdogan: Syria, led by al-Sharaa, made significant progress to peace and development  ????

Syria extends congratulations to Turkey on Republic Day, emphasizes deep bilateral ties - ????Syria extends congratulations to Turkey on Republic Day, emphasizes deep bilateral ties  ????

Druze Leaders Call on UN To Probe Massacres in Syria’s As-Suwayda Province - The Media LineDruze Leaders Call on UN To Probe Massacres in Syria’s As-Suwayda Province  The Media Line

A Palestinian from Syria on trial for war crimes in Sweden - JusticeInfo.netA Palestinian from Syria on trial for war crimes in Sweden  JusticeInfo.net

Medusa Subsea Cable to Land in Syria - SubTel ForumMedusa Subsea Cable to Land in Syria  SubTel Forum

‘We don’t want Syria to be a burden,’ president tells investors - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI‘We don’t want Syria to be a burden,’ president tells investors  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

Syrian cadets to begin training at Turkey military academies - WIONSyrian cadets to begin training at Turkey military academies  WION

Southern Syria: Where Israel redraws the Levant through water and gas - thecradle.coSouthern Syria: Where Israel redraws the Levant through water and gas  thecradle.co

Israel’s Deepening Occupation Puts Southern Syria’s Water at Risk - InkstickIsrael’s Deepening Occupation Puts Southern Syria’s Water at Risk  Inkstick

Turkey to reopen Syria trade corridor to Gulf by 2026: minister - Turkish MinuteTurkey to reopen Syria trade corridor to Gulf by 2026: minister  Turkish Minute

Reconstruction Should Rely On Investment, Not Aid: Syria’s President - Iran Front Page - Iran Front Page - IFP NewsReconstruction Should Rely On Investment, Not Aid: Syria’s President - Iran Front Page  Iran Front Page - IFP News

UNICEF Syrian Arab Republic Humanitarian Situation Report No. 15 - September 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Syrian Arab Republic Humanitarian Situation Report No. 15 - September 2025  ReliefWeb

Archbishop says Church is ‘dying’ in Syria - CruxArchbishop says Church is ‘dying’ in Syria  Crux

Two Syrian soldiers reportedly killed by Kurdish forces - The New ArabTwo Syrian soldiers reportedly killed by Kurdish forces  The New Arab

Saudi Gigaproject May Expand to Rebuild Syrian Historic Sites - Modern DiplomacySaudi Gigaproject May Expand to Rebuild Syrian Historic Sites  Modern Diplomacy

Ceasefire declared between Syrian forces, Kurdish fighters after one killed - Al JazeeraCeasefire declared between Syrian forces, Kurdish fighters after one killed  Al Jazeera

Syria attracts Arab and global investment at the 9th Future Investment Initiative - ????Syria attracts Arab and global investment at the 9th Future Investment Initiative  ????

Sharaa says Syria has attracted $28 billion in investments since fall of Assad - The Times of IsraelSharaa says Syria has attracted $28 billion in investments since fall of Assad  The Times of Israel

Syria’s president: Reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid - TRT WorldSyria’s president: Reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid  TRT World

Syria’s Sharaa meets Saudi FM amid push for investment - The New ArabSyria’s Sharaa meets Saudi FM amid push for investment  The New Arab

Moscow restarts military flights to Syrian air base amid efforts to strengthen Damascus alliance - thecradle.coMoscow restarts military flights to Syrian air base amid efforts to strengthen Damascus alliance  thecradle.co

49 Syrian cadets to begin training at Türkiye’s military academies on Friday: National Defense Ministry - Anadolu Ajansi49 Syrian cadets to begin training at Türkiye’s military academies on Friday: National Defense Ministry  Anadolu Ajansi

One killed, several injured in Syrian Army, SDF clashes in Aleppo: Reports - Al JazeeraOne killed, several injured in Syrian Army, SDF clashes in Aleppo: Reports  Al Jazeera

German FM to make first visit to Syria, meet with Ahmed al-Sharaa - The Times of IsraelGerman FM to make first visit to Syria, meet with Ahmed al-Sharaa  The Times of Israel

Syrians to use Turkish military barracks, attend military academies, Turkish ministry says - ReutersSyrians to use Turkish military barracks, attend military academies, Turkish ministry says  Reuters

‘Church in Syria is dying’ says Archbishop of Homs - Premier Christian News‘Church in Syria is dying’ says Archbishop of Homs  Premier Christian News

Syria’s digital transformation: A new maritime connectivity hub - ????Syria’s digital transformation: A new maritime connectivity hub  ????

‘The Church in Syria is dying,’ says bishop who spent months in ISIS captivity - Catholicism.org‘The Church in Syria is dying,’ says bishop who spent months in ISIS captivity  Catholicism.org

UAE-based companies contribute to $28 billion investments to Syria - Dubai Eye 103.8UAE-based companies contribute to $28 billion investments to Syria  Dubai Eye 103.8

Everything you need to know about Syria’s first post-Assad elections - Al JazeeraEverything you need to know about Syria’s first post-Assad elections  Al Jazeera

Syrian military cadets to begin schooling in Turkey - Middle East EyeSyrian military cadets to begin schooling in Turkey  Middle East Eye

Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow on Wednesday - Al JazeeraSyria’s al-Sharaa to meet Russia’s Putin in Moscow on Wednesday  Al Jazeera

Syria attracted $28 bn in investment since Assad's fall: Sharaa - The New ArabSyria attracted $28 bn in investment since Assad's fall: Sharaa  The New Arab

At Saudi conference, Sharaa says he wants to ‘rebuild Syria via investments’ - The Times of IsraelAt Saudi conference, Sharaa says he wants to ‘rebuild Syria via investments’  The Times of Israel

Academic Spaces under Siege: Documenting Crimes Against Humanity in Syrian Higher Education - dawnmena.orgAcademic Spaces under Siege: Documenting Crimes Against Humanity in Syrian Higher Education  dawnmena.org

Syria recognizes Kosovo's independence following Riyadh summit - Yeni Safak EnglishSyria recognizes Kosovo's independence following Riyadh summit  Yeni Safak English

For war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks - The ConversationFor war-weary Syria, potential benefits of security pact with Israel comes with big risks  The Conversation

Syria’s only female minister on what she says to her new president about hiring women: ‘Quotas are so important’ - FortuneSyria’s only female minister on what she says to her new president about hiring women: ‘Quotas are so important’  Fortune

Scrap wars: How child labour and conflict feed Turkey steel boom - The New ArabScrap wars: How child labour and conflict feed Turkey steel boom  The New Arab

Al-Sharaa in Riyadh: Syria is central to regional stability - Enab Baladi - Enab BaladiAl-Sharaa in Riyadh: Syria is central to regional stability - Enab Baladi  Enab Baladi

Syria recognizes Kosovo - European Western BalkansSyria recognizes Kosovo  European Western Balkans

Syria’s Triathlon Team to Compete in Asian Championship in Jordan - ????Syria’s Triathlon Team to Compete in Asian Championship in Jordan  ????

A Catch-22 of Suspicion Imperils Syria’s Transition to Democracy - The Century FoundationA Catch-22 of Suspicion Imperils Syria’s Transition to Democracy  The Century Foundation

Turkiye to reopen Syria–Jordan land corridor, revive trade route to Gulf - thecradle.coTurkiye to reopen Syria–Jordan land corridor, revive trade route to Gulf  thecradle.co

Syrian Army, SDF Trade Blame After Deadly Incident Near Tishreen Dam - kurdistan24.netSyrian Army, SDF Trade Blame After Deadly Incident Near Tishreen Dam  kurdistan24.net

Islamic State Wages a Guerrilla Insurgency Throughout Eastern Syria - The Soufan CenterIslamic State Wages a Guerrilla Insurgency Throughout Eastern Syria  The Soufan Center

UN official fears Syria could resemble Libya after war - dw.comUN official fears Syria could resemble Libya after war  dw.com

Al Shara hails $28bn investments to help Syria 'rebuild every stone' itself - thenationalnews.comAl Shara hails $28bn investments to help Syria 'rebuild every stone' itself  thenationalnews.com

Information Minister highlights Syria’s media model at 21st Arab Media Forum in Beirut - ????Information Minister highlights Syria’s media model at 21st Arab Media Forum in Beirut  ????

Iraq counters rumours amid cautious engagement with Damascus - The Arab WeeklyIraq counters rumours amid cautious engagement with Damascus  The Arab Weekly

Israeli-Syrian Security Negotiations Near Completion - i24NEWSIsraeli-Syrian Security Negotiations Near Completion  i24NEWS

Online outages: Q3 2025 Internet disruption summary - The Cloudflare BlogOnline outages: Q3 2025 Internet disruption summary  The Cloudflare Blog

Jordan: Syria’s stability is vital to regional security - ????Jordan: Syria’s stability is vital to regional security  ????

Syrian-Turkish agreement to advance educational sector - ????Syrian-Turkish agreement to advance educational sector  ????

Syrian FM in Beirut on first high-profile visit since al-Assad era - Al JazeeraSyrian FM in Beirut on first high-profile visit since al-Assad era  Al Jazeera

Syria’s search for truth is a ‘collective effort’, top UN investigator says - UN NewsSyria’s search for truth is a ‘collective effort’, top UN investigator says  UN News

HRH the Crown Prince Holds Trilateral Meeting with Presidents of Syria and Kosova - OANANewsHRH the Crown Prince Holds Trilateral Meeting with Presidents of Syria and Kosova  OANANews