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After decades of ideological control and marginalization, Syrian cinema is once again opening its windows to the world. With a heavy historical burden and fresh aspirations, this artistic rebirth comes at a pivotal moment, following the fall of an authoritarian...

The Syrian authorities have announced the formation of two new bodies focused on transitional justice and missing persons, two of the most sensitive and complex issues confronting the country in the wake of the Assad regime’s ousting. A decree signed...

As Syria emerged from the shadow of its former regime, it entered a fragile transitional period against a backdrop of tangled regional politics. Multiple foreign powers, each with its own interests, are involved in shaping Syria’s future. While the new...

Following the fall of the Assad regime and the establishment of a transitional government led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syrian-Israeli relations have entered a critical and unprecedented phase. At this juncture, three potential scenarios are emerging, ranging from the continuation of...

The 78th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) convened in Geneva under the banner “One World for Health,” with participation from Syrian Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali and representatives of WHO member states. This session, which runs through the...

In Baku, the Azeri capital where interests intersect and quiet diplomacy unfolds behind closed doors, something shifted. There were no flags, no handshakes captured by the press, no official statements. But the meetings happened. According to Israeli and international media,...

Middle East Eye reported Wednesday that Israel and Turkey have reached a discreet agreement to prevent military clashes and tensions in Syria. Citing informed sources, the report said both sides have set up a direct communication line, operating around the...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ignited significant controversy following recent comments regarding the future of the transitional administration in Syria, warning that it could collapse within weeks, potentially plunging the country into devastating civil war.  His remarks, made...

In a move reflecting the rising influence of Syria’s new transitional government following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in late 2024, the U.S.-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) has expanded its military presence to include two key airbases—Al-Dumayr and Al-Seen—east...

Markets across Damascus have been experiencing severe price fluctuations in an unusually short period, affecting everything from basic foodstuffs to daily household essentials. The reasons for these shifts vary, from instability in the exchange rate of the Syrian pound against...