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First international flight since Assad's ouster touches down in Syria

A Qatar airways flight touched down at Damascus international airport on Tuesday; on board were nationals returning after years abroad. It marks the first commercial flight to the airport since Islamist-led forces ousted Bashar al-Assad in December.

The New York Times · 4h

Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad

The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands in Syria’s capital

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar.

US to ease Syria aid restrictions

The New York Times · 19h

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The Financial Times · 1h

Germany pushes for EU to ease sanctions on Syria

Berlin is leading a push for the European Union to ease Assad-era sanctions on Syria as part of a western drive to support the country’s political transition and aid reconstruction after 13 years of devastating civil war.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 21h

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The decision underscores the White House’s wariness about removing the broad sanctions on Syria until the direction taken by its new leaders, led by a group the U.S. labels a te

UAE, Syria Discuss Building Ties

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties

Syria’s new foreign minister has met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Emirati, Syrian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bolstering Ties on UAE Visit

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed bolstering "brotherly" ties with Syria during the first official visit by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani to the United Arab Emirates on Monday,

Barron's · 1d

UAE, Syria Discuss Building Ties As New Ministers Visit

Foreign ministers from the UAE and Syria's new government discussed strengthening relations at a meeting Monday during the first official Syrian visit to the Gulf country since the overthrow of president Bashar al-Assad.

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Damascus Uncorked: Syria Throws a New Year’s Party for the Ages

People set aside divisions and anxiety about the future to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment of renewal.

Germany pushing for EU to relax sanctions on Syria, FT reports

Germany is leading efforts for the European Union to ease sanctions imposed on Syria during the rule of President Bashar al-Assad who was ousted last month, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

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In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

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Want to forge a new relationship with Damascus: German, French foreign ministers meet Syria's de facto leader

The foreign ministers of Germany and France met Syria's de-facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Friday (January 3) on ...

ICRC to expand Syria humanitarian efforts beyond $100 mln programme

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) plans to expand its work in Syria significantly beyond an initial $100 ...

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Changes to Syria’s school curriculum spark online outrage

Syria’s new government is facing backlash after announcing changes to the school curriculum, including introducing what some ...

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