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Qasrak airbase in north-eastern Syria was one of several abandoned by US troops in recent months. Photo: Sana

Syrian army takes control of last US base in country

Damascus declares end to American anti-ISIS mission, saying it is 'fully capable' of keeping extremists at bay

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AnalysisWashington leads on Iran in Lebanon but Israel may yet spoil the plan

Musical about a Syrian refugee wins Best Family Show at Olivier Awards

Hezbollah denies using female assassin in bid to kill rabbi in Syria

Zelenskyy's Damascus visit was about sovereignty, not weapons

Syria unveils $300 million Damascus tourism project to boost economy

Turkey curbs Zelenskyy and Ukraine's foray into Syria



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An injured person receives treatment at the National Hospital in Sweida during a power outage in the southern Syrian city caused by clashes between Bedouin tribes and Druze factions. Hasan Belal for The National July 24,2025

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Deraa marks 15 years since uprising against Syria's Assad regime

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AnalysisSyria stays out of Iran war but keeps eye on later gains

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Syria unveils 'historic' plan to eliminate Assad-era chemical weapons

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Lebanon returns 130 prisoners to Syria under deal to mend ties

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Syria escape route shut to Lebanese as Israel's war with Hezbollah escalates

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