Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts
Israel has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up such raids since the Oct. 7.
Thu May 09 2024
FACTBOX - What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?
Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Iran says it will retaliate for Israel's attack on its Damascus consulate
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the country will retaliate a suspected Israeli air strike against is consulate in Syria.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran hold highest-level talks since Syrian war
The meeting in Moscow was the highest-level negotiations so far on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.
Wed May 10 2023
US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House
The United States (US) will not move to restore diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime, the White House said Monday after the Arab League's weekend move to reinstate Damascus.
Tue May 09 2023
Reports: Deaths after Israeli airstrikes on targets in Syria
Israeli airstrikes targeted Damascus on Saturday night, killing several people, reported the German Press AQgency (dpa).
Sun Feb 19 2023
Flag-waving Israelis take to streets, skirmishes erupt in Al-Aqsa mosque
Adding to the tensions, police said a record 2,600 Jews had toured Al-Aqsa esplanade ahead of the march.
Mon May 30 2022
Air strike devastates Syrian town
Air strike devastates Syrian town
Tue Feb 15 2022
The exiled sculptor of 'all that is no longer there' in Syria
The scene, captured in devastating detail, created by artist Khaled Dawwa, a Syrian exile and prison survivor who now works in France.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Deadly attacks hit Damascus and rebel-held northwest
The violence appeared to mark one of the bloodiest days in months in Syria, where a decade of conflict has killed thousands of people.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Twirl and spin: Damascus family preserves Sufi whirling tradition
The holy month is a busy time of year for whirling dervishes, after a day of fasting.
Thu May 13 2021
Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem
The number injured rose to 205 in Israeli attacks late Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Damascus Gate of the Old City and the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem.
Sat May 08 2021
Police arrest dozens in Jerusalem clashes; Israeli nationalists chant 'Death to Arabs"
Clashes and other violent incidents between Palestinians and Israelis have occurred nightly since the start of the Ramadan.
Fri Apr 23 2021
Holiday in Malaysia brings luck to Syrian chef Mahmoun
Mahmoun's life changed when he accepted a job offer and served about five years as a personal chef to the Sultan of Kelantan.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Syria blackout after suspected pipeline attack
A pipeline explosion in the Damascus area late Sunday "led to an electricity blackout across Syria.
Mon Aug 24 2020