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August 7, 2026Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say - Reuters
Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say Reuters
August 6, 2026New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus - Reuters
New Syrian parliament meets for first time in Damascus Reuters
July 12, 2026Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
July 7, 2026Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron visit, security source says - Reuters
Explosions heard in Damascus during Macron visit, security source says Reuters
July 7, 2026Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says - Reuters
Explosion heard in Damascus, cause unclear, Syrian state TV says Reuters
July 2, 2026Syrian soldier killed, 18 people wounded by car bomb in Damascus - Reuters
Syrian soldier killed, 18 people wounded by car bomb in Damascus Reuters
May 19, 2026Syria trial seen as first step on long road for Assad's victims
There were highly charged scenes as former senior regime official, Atef Najib, appeared before a Damascus court.
April 29, 2026Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
April 24, 2026Russian court sentences former governor to 14 years in prison for corruption - Reuters
Russian court sentences former governor to 14 years in prison for corruption Reuters
April 6, 2026Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say - Reuters
Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say Reuters
April 5, 2026Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes - Reuters
Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes Reuters
March 25, 2026Syrian authorities ban alcohol in Damascus - Reuters
Syrian authorities ban alcohol in Damascus Reuters
March 17, 2026Syrian ex-colonel in court on crimes against humanity charge
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
March 10, 2026Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
March 10, 2026Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report - Reuters
Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Exclusive: Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems - Reuters
Exclusive: Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems Reuters
February 26, 2026Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp - Reuters
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp Reuters
February 21, 2026Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations - Reuters
Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations Reuters
February 21, 2026