On the Ground in Palmyra, Where a Syrian Archaeological Gem Hopes for a Revival
It has always been a dream to return here,” said Abu Hamza, one of the few visitors to Palmyra since last month’s downfall of ...
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A Witness in Assad’s Dungeons
A few days after the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled into exile, in December, an elderly woman sat on the sidewalk ...
For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.
Experts gather in Rome to form special taskforce to protect Syria's cultural heritage
A shop owner sits inside his store in the old city market in Damascus, 9 January, 2025 ...
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Syrian Druze fight for rights of all minorities in post-Assad Syria
In Sweida, a stronghold of the Druze community in southern Syria, the community fights to ensure the new regime acknowledges ...
On the road to Damascus: My trip through a ‘liberated’ Syria
You can’t extinguish fire with fire. You can’t address a mistake with another mistake. You have to correct the situation in ...
Syria’s economic pains far from over despite Assad’s ouster
Economy has been battered by corruption and 13 years of civil war. Coupled with international sanctions and mismanagement, ...
'The only word was welcome': Syrian Americans triumphantly return to native land
Crossing the border from Jordan on Dec. 29, one North Jersey man had tears in his eyes. “I hugged the first Syrian person I ...
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT Sunday
This will pause the fighting after 15 months of war and see the release of dozens of hostages held by the militants in the ...
A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe ...
Post-Assad, Damascus is coming back to life. But Syria’s artists fear a new clampdown under Islamist rule
With its chic galleries, dimly lit bars and smoky cafés, Damascus’ vibrant cultural scene is flourishing again. But will this ...
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The 50 best cities in the world in 2025
Hit the streets of the city's vast, walkable Old Quarter and follow the aromas of charcoal grills from Bun Cha Hang Quat and simmering stock pots from Pho Bung Hang Trong. Surrounding the storied ...