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Trump envoy Thomas Barrack raised the American flag at the US ambassador's residence in Damascus. AFP

Syria's terror designation to end, US envoy says

MENAMay 29, 2025

Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, centre, shakes hands with Orhan Cemal Kalyoncu, chairman of Kalyon Holding, as Syrian Minister of Energy Mohammad Al Bashir watches, after the signing of the agreement in Damascus. AP

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

MENAMay 29, 2025

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives US envoy Thomas Barrack. Photo: Saudi Foreign Ministry

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

MENAMay 29, 2025

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

MENAMay 28, 2025

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to The National and other media outlets in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New Beirut airport on way but Captagon fight goes on, says Lebanese PM

MENAMay 28, 2025

The aftermath of an explosion in the Syrian town of Suluk in 2021. AFP

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

MENAMay 28, 2025

People shop at a fruit stall in the Shalaan Market in Damascus. The economy is set for a major boost with the lifting of western sanctions. AFP

'Who will bring McDonald's to Syria?' How nation plans to rebuild broken economy

MENAMay 28, 2025

An employee counts money at a bank in Damascus, Syria. Banks in the Syrian capital resumed operations after Bashar Al Assad was forced from office. EPA

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

BusinessMay 28, 2025

Anti-government fighters at the palace of justice in the old city of Aleppo in January 2016, during Syria's civil war. Reuters

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

MENAMay 27, 2025

Syrians in Damascus line up outside a bank to exchange dollars for Syrian pounds on May 14. The country's banking system is trying to get back on its feet after years of sanctions. EPA

Syria's banks need support

EditorialMay 27, 2025

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

MENAMay 26, 2025

Employees count stashes of Syrian pounds at the central bank in Damascus. The Syrian pound has lost about 90 per cent of its value since 2011. AFP

Syria to overhaul financial system after sanctions relief

MENAMay 26, 2025

A Syrian woman searches for a relative who was detained in Sednaya prison, which became notorious under Bashar Al Assad's rule. Reuters

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

MENAMay 25, 2025

Employees count stashes of Syrian pounds at the central bank in Damascus. AFP

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

MENAMay 25, 2025

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

MENAMay 24, 2025

US ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack, left, pictured with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, will also serve as special envoy to Syria. AFP

Tom Barrack to serve as US special envoy to Syria

USMay 23, 2025

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