By 2025, the war had left Syria's economy in a poor state, following years of international sanctions that were later eased. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and deserts, Syria is home to …

1 day ago · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of Syria, including maps, …

Dec 29, 2025 · Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next? Unrest grips Syria’s Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.

Syria Tens of thousands flee Aleppo neighborhoods as Syrian government clashes with Kurds intensify Syrian authorities have warned civilians to leave a contested area in Aleppo as clashes between …

4 days ago · Syria’s government has ordered soldiers to guard a mass grave created to conceal atrocities under Bashar al-Assad.

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Dec 26, 2025 · One year after President Bashar Assad's fall, Syria remains deeply scarred. While a new transitional government has revived international ties, sectarian violence persists and millions …