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Rising anger in Syria as electricity prices soar

In the suburbs of Damascus, frustration is mounting among residents following the Syrian government’s decision to sharply raise electricity prices, nearly a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad. For Ghassan Aama, a blacksmith, the new tariffs are unbearable. “We were shocked......

Damascus accuses Kurds of deadly bombing in northern Syria

Syrian authorities on Sunday denied responsibility for a deadly bombing that struck a village in northern Syria the previous day, instead accusing the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of carrying out the attack. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Saturday that seven......

Saudi Arabia launches major reconstruction project in Damascus

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday the launch of a large-scale humanitarian and reconstruction program in Syria, starting with the removal of more than 75,000 cubic meters of war debris from Damascus and surrounding areas. The initiative, unveiled during an event in the Syrian capital, comes weeks after......

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......

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