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Damascus is the largest city in Syria, it is the oldest capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth holiest city in Islam. Known colloquially in Syria as aš-Šām (الشَّام) and dubbed, poetically, the "City of Jasmine", Damascus is a major cultural center of the Levant and the Arab world.

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'Before the regime fell, this police station in central Damascus was staffed with around 100 officers' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:43Published on January 19, 2025

Italy's FM Antonio Tajani meets Lebanon's new president Josep Aoun for talks in Beirut Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 11, 2025

Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 7, 2025

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Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?' We drove the backbone of Syria, north from Damascus through Homs and Hama to Aleppo, and then south west, through the towns and villages of southern Idlib. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2024
Inside a dictator's family home: Wedding photos, homework and handwritten notes found in Assad's abandoned house We've seen lots of the Assads' palace, but in an upscale neighbourhood of Damascus we found their family home, where they actually lived. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024
75 Indians evacuated from Syria: MEA Seventy-five Indian nationals, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, were evacuated from Syria to Lebanon due to escalating security concerns. The Indian government, coordinating through its.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 10, 2024

In first official statement after Assad's fall, India calls for peaceful & inclusive Syrian-led political process India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria, emphasizing the importance of preserving the nation's unity and territorial integrity. The government advocates for a peaceful, inclusive.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2024
'Need for all parties to work towards preserving unity': MEA issues statement on Syria India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria, where opposition forces have seized Damascus, prompting President Assad to seek refuge in Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).. IndiaTimes - Published on December 9, 2024
Indian embassy in Syria working, in touch with nationals: Government As rebels seized control of Damascus and declared President Bashar al-Assad ousted, the Indian embassy in Syria remained operational. All 90 Indian nationals in the country, including 14 UN workers,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 8, 2024
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Assad 'has left' Damascus, says Moscow, as Syrian army declares end of his rule The Syrian government has fallen after a lightning offensive by anti-regime forces across the country - ending President Bashar al Assad's 24-year rule. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2024
Syrian president leaves Damascus on plane - reports The Syrian president has left Damascus on a plane for an unknown destination, two senior Syrian army officers have told the Reuters news agency. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2024
'A remarkable change': Who are the Syrian rebels? Syrian rebels returned to the major northern city of Aleppo after nearly a decade away as part of a sweep which experts believe could eventually lead them to target the capital Damascus. Sky News - Published on December 2, 2024	Iran attacks Israel - but what happens next? On Saturday night Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack against Israel, which Tehran has claimed is in retaliation for an attack on the consular section of the Iranian embassy in.. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2024
At least five killed in Israeli missile strike on Damascus, says Syria At least five people have been killed in an Israeli missile strike on Damascus, Syria's military has said. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2023