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Once a textile powerhouse, Syria is betting on an industrial comeback

Syria once produced garments that reached Arab and European markets, but the civil war dismantled the industry over the years. With sanctions lifted and investors beginning to return, Aleppo's first major trade fair in years is testing whether that world can be rebuilt.

Euronews

Syria taken off US terror blacklist after 47 years, paving way for investment

Syria is no longer designated a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States – a move that opens the door to American investment in the country, whose economy has been decimated by decades of conflict.

Radio France Internationale

How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

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Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

Euronews

Syria arrests IS group-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit

Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus including attacks during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit this week. The interior ministry said security forces dismantled the entire cell, while an official blamed the Islamic State group, which has…

France 24

Syria says it arrested suspects behind the Damascus bombings during Macron's visit

Syrian authorities say they've arrested several suspects accused of a string of explosions in Damascus, including the bombings during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit this week

The Independent UK

Chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria’s voting rights

The global chemical weapons watchdog has reinstated Syria's voting rights, rewarding Damascus for engaging constructively and agreeing to destroy hidden stockpiles

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Trump initiates removal of Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism

US President Donald Trump formally began the process of removing Syria from his country's list of state sponsors of terrorism on Wednesday, notifying Congress after telling Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the move would help rebuild the war-ravaged country. The decision marks a major shift in Washington's policy towards Damascus and…

France 24

Trump Vows To Scrap Syria's Terror Label After NATO Talks With Al-Sharaa: 'He's Done A Great Job'

President Trump announces plans to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation, following a meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa at the NATO summit, aiming to boost Syria's economic recovery.

International Business Times UK

Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.

France 24

Macron says Syria must not be destabilised after bombs wound 18

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that Syria must not be destabilised after twin bomb attacks near the Damascus hotel where he spent the night, during a landmark state visit to a country emerging from years of civil war.

Radio France Internationale

TotalEnergies to discuss Syria offshore exploration, still wary of insecurity

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said security concerns still rule out a return to onshore oil operations, but confirmed the French company is rebuilding its Iraq-Syria oil transit routes.

Radio France Internationale

Is Emmanuel Macron Safe? Explosions Near Hotel During Syria Visit Trigger Security Clampdown

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria was disrupted by explosions near his hotel in Damascus, though he was unharmed. The visit aimed to support Syria's rebuilding and political reforms

International Business Times UK

Bombs explode near Damascus hotel housing Macron on Syria visit

Blasts did not interrupt French president’s visit but are setback for Syrian leaders’ attempt to project stability

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Euronews

Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.

Radio France Internationale

Bombs injure 18 in Damascus as Macron makes historic visit to Syria

Two devices were detonated close to the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his visit to Damascus – the first by a European head of state since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in 2024.

The Independent UK

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

The Times of India

Watch: Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel as French leader meets Syria's president

Explosions struck central Damascus near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The French president proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since 2024. His visit focuses on reconstruction and restoring diplomatic engagement. Discussions also covered counterterrorism cooperation and regional security…

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The Independent UK

Bombs go off near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus

Macron first major EU leader to visit Syrian capital since Bashar al-Assad was toppled

The Independent UK

Explosions injure four in Syrian capital near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel

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The Economic Times

Blasts rock near Macron's Damascus hotel as French president meets Syria's Sharaa

Tuesday witnessed explosive detonations near a hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was supposed to stay. In response, security protocols were tightened, and surrounding roads were sealed. These incidents unfolded while Macron held discussions with Syrian President Sharaa at the presidential palace, representing a significant moment as it…

Euronews

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

France 24

Explosions rock Damascus on second day of Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions ⁠wounded at least 18 people in Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. It was the second attack to rock Damascus in a week as new President Ahmad al-Sharaa…

France 24

France's Macron to hold post-Assad visit to Damascus: Why the Syria stopover?

As Iran buries its late Supreme Leader who was killed last February, Hamas has announced it will disarm. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron is going to Damascus. The visit will be the first for a French head of state since Nicolas Sarkozy met the deposed President Bachar Al-Assad in 2009.…

France 24

Macron lands in Syria in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday alongside a delegation including representatives of French companies and investors. It is the first such visit by a head of state from a Western power since the 2024 ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

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