By 2025, the war had left Syria's economy in a poor state, following years of international sanctions that were later eased. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and deserts, Syria is home to …

2 days ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

9 hours ago · The Syrian army says its forces have taken control of Deir Hafer, Maskana and dozens of other towns and villages in eastern Aleppo governorate as Syrian Democratic Forces withdraw under …

12 hours ago · The U.S. military launched a third round of retaliatory strikes in Syria on Friday, killing a leader with ties to an ambush attack by an ISIS gunman, officials said.

Dec 5, 2025 · Several thousand people marched under the rain in northeast Syria on Tuesday to protest the expulsion of Kurdish fighters from the city of Aleppo after days of deadly clashes.

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1 day ago · Syria’s President Affirms Kurds’ Rights, in Overture to the Minority President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s announcement on Friday came after days of fighting between the government and Kurdish …

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