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Syria's transitional authorities are aiming to unite armed groups that fought in the civil war into a single national army. EPA

ExclusiveSyrian army has reached half of 200,000 recruitment target

Structure of country's new armed forces includes foreign fighters who will be granted citizenship

Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian to join Paris haute couture calendar

Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of assassination of Samir Kassir

Under pressure, Kurds negotiate with Damascus

Middle East aviation developing 'unevenly', says Iata boss

Syria's Al Shara in Kuwait seeking stabilisation support

Flydubai plane lands in Damascus to end 12-year absence

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government released its Strategic Defence Review on Monday. AP

CommentA Nato overhaul is the only option for UK defence

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A woman lays flowers and a flag at the site of the attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse in Boulder, Colorado. AFP

CommentViolence in the name of Palestine is unacceptable. It also harms the movement

Naila Kiani was 'put off for many months' by the deaths of Anna Gutu, Gina Rzucidlo, Migmar Sherpa and Tenjen Lama. Photo: Naila Kiani

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An Israeli tank moves near the border with Gaza on May 19. Getty Images

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US President Donald Trump is seen on a television screen at the New York Stock Exchange. Endless tariff flip-flopping fans rising uncertainty, which stocks always hate. EPA

CommentTrump’s deals don’t help the US, but you can profit anyway

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Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, left, is received by Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani at Damascus International Airport on Saturday. AFP

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister pledges financial support for Syria state staff

Prince Faisal bin Farhan met the Syrian President in Damascus for talks focused on strengthening government institutions and the economy

Israel attacks western Syria as indirect talks take place

Mohammad Saaid Abdalnabi with his wife Reham and daughter Mirna in their apartment in Maryland. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

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ISIS claims first attack on Syrian government since fall of Assad regime

Syria suffered large-scale damage to its buildings and infrastructure during a 14-year civil war. AFP

Turkish companies expect more deals to support Syrian reconstruction

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Syria's terror designation to end, US envoy says

Syria signs $7bn Qatari-led deal to double power supply

US envoy Barrack talks Syria on visits to Saudi Arabia and Jordan

An Israeli Merkava tank heads to the buffer zone between Israel and Syria near the village of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on May 8, 2025. EPA

Syria-Israel talks are focused on reducing military presence near the Golan, source says

'No political issues discussed' in meetings held in UN-patrolled zone of the Golan Heights

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Six killed in north-east Syria attack by pro-government militias

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Deposits from Gulf states 'critical' for Syria's financial reform

Assault on Syrian judge in Aleppo leads to fears about integrity of legal system

EditorialSyria's banks need support

Syrians celebrate the US announcement of the lifting of sanctions on the country in Tartus this month. Reuters

New lease of life for Tartus port as Syria reopens for business

Lifting of sanctions sparks buzz of activity, along with questions over future of nearby Russian naval base

ExclusiveSyria to overhaul financial system after sanctions relief

Eight million Syrians were wanted by Assad regime for 'political reasons', new authorities say

AnalysisRisks remain in Syria but none of the main players want the country to implode

Erdogan backs lifting sanctions on Syria as he meets Al Shara

Tom Barrack to serve as US special envoy to Syria

CommentIran should pay heed to Trump's changed Middle East priorities

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara during their meeting in Istanbul. AFP

Erdogan backs lifting sanctions on Syria as he meets Al Shara

Syrian leader also meets new US envoy during surprise visit to Istanbul

Tom Barrack to serve as US special envoy to Syria

CommentIran should pay heed to Trump's changed Middle East priorities

US will 'quickly' lift sanctions from Syria

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