Syria’s Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel
Syria’s Druze minority is trying to navigate a new, uncertain Syria. Members of the small religious sect find themselves ...
Washington Times4d
American Jews who fled Syria ask White House to lift sanctions so they can rebuild in Damascus
For Henry Hamra, who fled Damascus as a teenager with his family in the 1990s, the 30 years since have been shadowed by worry ...
While Calm Reigns in Damascus, Battles in Syria’s Northeast Rage On
The conflict poses a challenge for the new interim president as he tries to unify Syria and extend his authority over the ...
Syrians unearth horrors of the Assad years in their basements
Syrians had remained silent about the bodies dumped in countless basements by Assad’s forces. Rescue teams now are moving ...
This city is like no other in Spain – here’s why you should visit during Ramadan
This city is like no other in Spain – here’s why you should visit during Ramadan - A place where Islam and Christianity have ...
Iowa Public Radio13d
Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges
Thousands of Jews left Syria in 1992, when they were allowed to emigrate. The visit by a small delegation of U.S.-based ...
Yahoo17d
Ancient souks and outdoor adventures—5 ways to explore Oman's Jabal Akhdar
Within Jabal Akhdar’s rocky peaks, deep canyons and wadis, visitors can experience authentic Omani culture and hospitality. Photograph by Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa 37,766 people ...
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Netanyahu says Israel won’t allow Syrian forces ‘south of Damascus’
(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy, File) This is a locator map for Syria with its capital, Damascus. (AP Photo) Israeli army armored vehicles block a road leading to the town of Quneitra, Syria, Jan. 5, 2025.
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Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus'
FILE - Israeli army armored vehicles block a road leading to the town of Quneitra, Syria, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy, File) ...
The Straits Times18d
Dancing in Damascus: Syrians cling to culture under Islamist rule
DAMASCUS - On a wintry night in Damascus, hundreds of people packed into a courtyard in the Old City, dancing and singing during a joyful evening of music - a concert held with the approval of ...