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Lights illuminate a few windows of a damaged building in Damascus. AP

Electricity returns to parts of Syria after nationwide blackout

Malfunction plunged country into darkness on Tuesday

Twelve civilians killed in apparent sectarian violence in Syria, says monitor

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria's new cabinet

AnalysisSyria banking on new government to rebuild shattered economy

Who are the key ministers in Syria's new transitional government?

Controversial justice minister replaced in new Syrian government

Captagon smuggler welcomed by regime in Syria despite crackdown

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From left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Jordan Bardella, the head of France’s National Rally party. AFP

Israel's strange embrace of far-right European politicians

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, and Israeli host Benjamin Netanyahu after a meeting in Jerusalem on February 2019. AFP

Netanyahu's Hungary visit despite ICC warrant exploits EU divisions

Technicians work at the Arak heavy water reactor's secondary circuit, 150 miles south-west of Tehran. AP

ExplainerIran talks nukes, but how close is it to building one?

Left, a telegram sent to British ambassadors in the Middle East about the Iranian embassy siege in London in May 1980. Right, SAS officers storm the building. Paul Carey / The National / Getty Images

Iran embassy siege and Lockerbie telegrams reveal MI5's changing face

Al Gurg’s studio, Modu Method, is inspired by modular design and heirloom pieces. The word fun comes up a lot in his work. Photo: Modu

Emirati designer Omar Al Gurg on aliens, niche YouTube shows and burning oud

A man walks past damaged vehicles at the scene of an Israeli strike on a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 1, 2025. An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on April 1, Lebanon said after Israel announced its second such strike in a fragile four-month ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The attack came without warning at around 3:30 am (0030 GMT) during the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period. (Photo by Ibrahim AMRO / AFP)

TrendingIsrael bombs Beirut, and Trump to visit Gulf countries

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel in a small boat travelling from the coast of France to the UK. PA

CommentUK talks good game on tackling migration, but can it crack the hawala networks?

Sudanese soldiers celebrate after they took the Republican Palace in Khartoum on March 21. Whether the capture of the capital proves to be a turning point in the war remains to be seen. AP

EditorialSudan needs a civilian-led government not battlefield victories

From left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Jordan Bardella, the head of France’s National Rally party. AFP

Israel's strange embrace of far-right European politicians

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, and Israeli host Benjamin Netanyahu after a meeting in Jerusalem on February 2019. AFP

Netanyahu's Hungary visit despite ICC warrant exploits EU divisions

Technicians work at the Arak heavy water reactor's secondary circuit, 150 miles south-west of Tehran. AP

ExplainerIran talks nukes, but how close is it to building one?

Left, a telegram sent to British ambassadors in the Middle East about the Iranian embassy siege in London in May 1980. Right, SAS officers storm the building. Paul Carey / The National / Getty Images

Iran embassy siege and Lockerbie telegrams reveal MI5's changing face

Al Gurg’s studio, Modu Method, is inspired by modular design and heirloom pieces. The word fun comes up a lot in his work. Photo: Modu

Emirati designer Omar Al Gurg on aliens, niche YouTube shows and burning oud

A man walks past damaged vehicles at the scene of an Israeli strike on a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 1, 2025. An Israeli strike on south Beirut killed at least three people on April 1, Lebanon said after Israel announced its second such strike in a fragile four-month ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The attack came without warning at around 3:30 am (0030 GMT) during the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday marking the end of the Ramadan fasting period. (Photo by Ibrahim AMRO / AFP)

TrendingIsrael bombs Beirut, and Trump to visit Gulf countries

A group of people thought to be migrants crossing the Channel in a small boat travelling from the coast of France to the UK. PA

CommentUK talks good game on tackling migration, but can it crack the hawala networks?

Sudanese soldiers celebrate after they took the Republican Palace in Khartoum on March 21. Whether the capture of the capital proves to be a turning point in the war remains to be seen. AP

EditorialSudan needs a civilian-led government not battlefield victories

From left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Jordan Bardella, the head of France’s National Rally party. AFP

Israel's strange embrace of far-right European politicians

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Syria's interim President Ahmad Al Shara speaks during the announcement of the new government in Damascus. Reuters

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Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman with Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Michel Menassa, Lebanon's Minister of Defence, in Jeddah. SPA

Saudi Arabia hosts long-awaited meeting between Lebanese and Syrian defence ministers

Syria delays Lebanese Defence Minister's visit to Damascus

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Today's cartoonShadi’s take on Germany reopening its embassy in Syria

Our cartoonist’s take on Germany reopening its embassy in Syria

Turkish firms see massive boost as they eye contracts for Syria's reconstruction

University academic fired in Iraq for supporting the killings of Alawites in Syria

OpinionSyria’s political transition isn’t enough to end its cycle of violence

Turkish air strike kills nine members of family in north-east Syria

Lebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after border clashes kills nine

EditorialCrackdowns alone won't solve Syria's Captagon problem

A member of the Syrian security forces stands guard in Homs at an event to mark the 14th anniversary of the uprising against Bashar Al Assad. The country now has an opportunity for real change. AFP

CommentSyria’s new government is trying - but it needs help

If the international community remains hesitant or – worse, punitive – it risks condemning the country to a prolonged cycle of instability

At least nine killed in Syria- Lebanon border clashes

Iraq confiscates 1.1 tonnes of Captagon pills shipped from Syria

Syrian Alawites trickle back to coast as fear still grips area

UN calls for peace as Syria commemorates 14 years since uprising

UN calls on Damascus to safeguard all Syrians, regardless of religion

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Syrians gather in Umayyad Square in Damascus on Saturday to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the uprising against Bashar Al Assad. Sana

UN calls for peace as Syria commemorates 14 years since uprising

Anniversary is first since Bashar Al Assad’s regime was overthrown in December

UN calls on Damascus to safeguard all Syrians, regardless of religion

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Weekend EssaySyria’s challenges on its path towards unity

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