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Last Saturday, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy made a landmark visit to Damascus, where he met Syrian President Ahmad Al-Shara and Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani. Lammy announced the full restoration of diplomatic relations between the UK and Syria after a...

As the Syrian government under President Ahmad Al-Shara attempts to rebuild the state after more than a decade of brutal war that began in 2011, the question of creating a shared national identity has emerged as one of the country’s...

After more than fourteen years of devastating war, and over five decades of authoritarian rule before that, Syria stands at a crossroads. Millions have been killed, wounded, or displaced, leaving deep scars on the country’s social fabric. Amid ongoing reconstruction...

A resurgence of ISIS activity is underway in several parts of Syria, as the militant group appears to be reorganizing and launching increasingly coordinated operations. According to exclusive information obtained by +963, ISIS is actively working to reestablish its on-the-ground...

Recent developments point to a gradual, step-by-step approach in U.S. policy toward Syria under President Donald Trump’s current term, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. This approach appears clearly defined, combining discreet messages exchanged behind closed doors with carefully...

Over the past 14 years, Syria’s devastating war has caused immense human and economic losses. Yet, beyond the headlines, the environment remains the silent victim; heavily impacted by military operations, infrastructure destruction, and the collapse of government institutions. The war...

The devastation that the Syrian war has done is not restricted to ruined cities and lost lives, but one of its most overlooked victims is the environment impact. Years of intense military operations, heavy weapons, explosives, and chemical agents have...

By Dylan Mohammed More than a decade after the first chemical attacks in Syria, the scars they left behind go far beyond the immediate devastation and loss of life. Survivors continue to suffer from severe respiratory illnesses, permanent lung damage,...

The collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December marked the end of a prolonged and destructive conflict that began in 2012. Over more than a decade of warfare, Syria witnessed the widespread use of weaponry, from airstrikes and barrel bombs...

As the availability of original medicines in Syria continues to decline amid years of war and economic hardship, the pharmaceutical market has shifted toward near-total reliance on alternative medicines, commonly referred to as "generics." While these alternatives offer affordable and...