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Hotel groups target Syria as country hopes to entice overseas tourists again

Of the tourist total for the first half of this year, 2.13 million were Syrian expatriates, around 660,000 from Arab countries and ​about 720,000 from ⁠other countries

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Syria considers sending troops to Saudi Arabia to fight Houthis

Syria is considering military support for Saudi Arabia amid increased Houthi attacks on the kingdom. Discussions include potentially deploying troops as well as providing defensive expertise to combat the Houthi threat. Recent years have seen a strengthening of relations between Syria and Saudi Arabia, with new economic agreements established. However,…

The Times of India · 17h ago

Tensions flare in Syria’s Kurdish northeast as government integration deal moves forward

Tensions are rising in northeastern Syria as a Kurdish-led force integrates into Syria’s army

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel'

Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel's model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal "common denominators," a statement that deepens the rift with Damascus.

Euronews · Aug 28

Syria President appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as an adviser to the presidency, state media said on Friday. Abdi's appointment comes just days after he dissolved the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as part of an integration agreement with Damascus.

France 24 · Aug 27

In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities

Syria’s delisting as a state sponsor of terrorism was a long time coming.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins financial systems

Syria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.

Euronews · Aug 27

Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger

Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

Euronews · Aug 26

Assad-era's grand mufti sentenced to life in prison by court in Damascus

A court in Damascus has sentenced former grand mufti Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun to life in prison

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Syria says Israel talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions

DAMASCUS - Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus.

Bangkok Post · Aug 23