Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
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How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad’s fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
Published On 16 Jul 2026
Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
In Syria’s Jobar, locals struggle to rebuild their destroyed homes
Jobar was held by rebels for much of Syria’s 13-year war but was destroyed by repeated government assaults.
Syrian authorities arrest ex-officer accused of chemical weapons crimes
Former colonel Ahmed Habib Ali is accused of supervising the manufacture of sarin gas bombs.
‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.
Syrian parliament convenes for first time following al-Assad’s overthrow
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa stresses that improving the economy and strengthening public services are key priorities.
Syrians optimistic but cautious as sanctions removal revives economic hopes
US decision to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ prompts cautious optimism among businesses and citizens.
Bomb attacks rattle Damascus but for most Syrians, life goes on
The Damascus attacks appeared to be attempts to cause instability, but don’t signal total security breakdown in Syria.
Syria says captured Damascus bombing suspects are affiliated with ISIL
Two explosions in the Syrian capital earlier this week came as French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting.
From: Inside Story
Is Syria stable enough to engage with the world?
The Trump administration plans to remove Syria from list of state sponsors of ‘terrorism’.
Published On 9 Jul 2026
