US offering conditional partial sanctions relief in Syria: Reuters
The United States has dangled the prospect of partial sanctions relief in front of Syria in return for a list of demands.
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A Traditional Ramadan Treat Gets a Modern Remake (but Good Luck Getting It)
Marook, a sweet bread eaten during Ramadan in Syria, used to be a simple loaf, but now the list of choices can be as long as the lines of customers.
US appears to confirm fresh strikes on Yemen; Israel issues fresh calls to evacuate northern Gaza – Middle East crisis live
US attacks target Houthis in a bid to regain control of international shipping lanes; IDF tells people to head towards ‘known shelters’ Senior Trump administration officials have triggered bipartisan outrage after broadcasting classified military plans…
Hamdan Ballal, Oscar-winning Palestinian director, released after detention by Israeli military – as it happened
This blog is now closed, you can read our full story hereAt least 50,144 Palestinian people have been killed and 113,704 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since 7 October 2023, the Gaza health ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.Gaza’s health mini…
Violence in Gaza, Yemen and Syria Tests Middle East – and the Trump Administration
EXPERT INTERVIEW – Just a few weeks ago, the Middle East seemed in a rare moment of relative calm: ceasefires were holding in Gaza and […] More
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Russian president sends letter to new Syrian leadership
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a letter to his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, voicing his support for endeavours to restore stability and security in the country, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated.
Germany reopens its diplomatic mission in Syria after 13-year closure
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened Berlin’s embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday after a 13-year closure.
In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor
The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly.
In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor
The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly.
Syria, Lebanon agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10, injure dozens
The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.