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Alawite families forced to flee neighborhood near Damascus

Dozens of Alawite families in Syria were compelled to leave their neighborhood near Damascus following threats from armed men, residents told AFP on Saturday. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that an armed group entered the Soumariya district, west of Damascus, on Thursday, forcing......

Car bomb explosion reported in Damascus with no casualties

A car bomb detonated on Saturday evening in the Syrian capital, Damascus, but caused no injuries or fatalities, according to state media reports. The official news agency SANA said that “an explosion was heard in the Mazzé district,” an upscale neighborhood that hosts several embassies......

Israeli airstrikes hit Damascus defense compound, leaving one dead and 18 injured

On July 16, 2025, a series of Israeli airstrikes struck central Damascus, targeting a building adjacent to the Syrian Ministry of Defense, killing one person and injuring 18 others, according to Syria’s Ministry of Health. The attacks heavily damaged part of a four-story military facility serving......

Morocco reopens embassy in Damascus, marking new chapter in bilateral ties

Morocco has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus, resuming full diplomatic operations after a 13-year closure. The move signifies a renewed commitment to strengthening relations between the two nations following years of turmoil in Syria. The decision was first announced by His Majesty King Mohammed......

UK restores diplomatic relations with Syria during Lammy's Damascus visit

The United Kingdom has officially restored diplomatic relations with Syria, a significant shift in its foreign policy towards the war-torn nation. The announcement came on Saturday during British Foreign Minister David Lammy's visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, marking the first high-level engagement......

Suicide Bombing Kills 22 in Damascus Church Attack

A deadly suicide bombing inside a church in the Dweil’a district near Damascus claimed the lives of at least 22 people and wounded dozens more during Sunday mass. According to Syrian authorities, the assailant allegedly affiliated with ISIL (ISIS) opened fire on worshippers before detonating an......

Official visit of the Emir of Qatar to Damascus: Strengthening diplomatic relations

On January 30, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, for an official visit to the Syrian Arab Republic. His arrival at Damascus International Airport was warmly greeted by key Syrian officials, including Vice President Ahmad al-Shara, Prime Minister......

Syrians Celebrate One Month Since the Fall of al-Assad's Regime

A month has passed since Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow, marking the end of over five decades of his family’s rule in Syria and nearly 14 years of civil war. On December 8, al-Assad fled to Russia and has not been seen since. On Wednesday evening, thousands of Syrians gathered in Damascus for......

Jordan's Foreign Minister Makes Historic Damascus Visit Amid Syrian Transition

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi conducted a landmark diplomatic visit to Damascus on Monday, meeting with Syria's newly appointed head of state Ahmed al-Sharaa. The visit marks the first high-level Jordanian diplomatic engagement since the recent change in Syrian leadership following Bashar......