Homs

'People are now happy': Syria emerges from isolation on the road to recovery

With US restrictions easing and economic activity returning, Syria is beginning to look beyond the Assad era

Daily life is gradually returning to parts of Homs as Syria begins to emerge from years of war, with easing US restrictions raising hopes for renewed investment and economic recovery.Premium
Kafr Sousa security complex after it was emptied following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, Syria December 15, 2024.

Damascus yet to keep pledge to respect rights of detainees, UN inquiry team says

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he arrives for a working session of the European Council and regional partners during an informal meeting in Nicosia on April 24, 2026.

Syria appoints new cabinet as government settles into power

KURDISH INTERNAL security forces stand guard after seizing a quantity of captagon pills in Qamishli, Syria, March 25, 2025.

Syria announces major drug bust through coordination with Iraq against Captagon trafficking


Syria says revolt over, pummels opposition

Violence continues in Homs, other areas, but Damascus says it has upper hand, will withdraw in keeping with UN deal gradually.

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'Iran helps Syria ship oil to China'

Oil in Iranian tanker - destined for China - could bring Assad government $80 million despite Western sanctions.

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Walkouts spoil Syrian opposition's bid for unity

Veteran dissident, Kurds quit Syria opposition meeting; some groups are wary of Syrian National Council.

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Syrian forces on the offensive; Annan in Moscow

Rights group accuses Syrian of using human shields; Russia offer "full support" for peace efforts.

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Syrian army pounds Homs killing at least 24

Bloodshed continues as UN-Arab League peace envoy Annan flies to Moscow, seeking Russian backing for ceasefire efforts.

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Syrian tanks enter northern town

Homs bombarded with mortars; six civilians and four soldiers killed in clashes, according to opposition activists.

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Clinton calls UNSC move on Syria 'positive step'

Russia envoy to UN says foreign group arming Syria opposition, which must be engaged to ensure Annan plan's success.

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Syrian capital sees heaviest fighting of uprising

Clashes appear to be an attempt by rebels to show they still pose a serious challenge; RPG fired at Syrian army general.

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Arab World: The Syrian counter revolution begins

A year on, Bashar Assad is hitting back at rebel forces, and thanks to world indifference, he may well succeed.

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Iran backs Assad, blames West for Syria carnage

Tehran says US, allies pouring massive amounts of weaponry into Syria; dozens of civilians, including kids killed in Homs.

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