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Syria’s al-Sharaa urges Israeli withdrawal in UN General Assembly speech
President Ahmed al-Sharaa calls for Israeli withdrawal, condemning its attacks as Syria emerges from civil war.
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Golan Heights will 'remain Syrian', President Ahmed al-Sharaa vows at UN
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa told the UN Wednesday that the contested Golan Heights region would "remain Syrian" despite ongoing military occupation by Israel. The Syrian leader also used his second turn at the UN rostrum to denounce repeated Israeli strikes on his country.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa answers questions on Israel’s violations in Syria
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Donald Trump should give New Jersey to Israel, instead of the Golan Heights.
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UN General Assembly live: Iran ‘victim of terrorism – Pezeshkian to Trump
Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
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Is Syria's 'new' economy for the rich only?
The Syrian government says it is restructuring the economy and announces prosperity. But ordinary Syrians are not feeling it. In fact, they say their lives are getting worse. Who exactly is likely to benefit then?
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What Syrians want from al-Sharaa’s proposal of a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA
As President al-Sharaa is set to present a ‘new Syria’ at UNGA, Syrians at home demand safety and justice.
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Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army after years of war.
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The week in pictures: Syria protests, Céline Dion on stage and Quito wildfires
From protests against rising fuel prices in Syria to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s EU charm offensive to Quito’s wildfires and Céline Dion’s return to the stage, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures.
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Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Syrian army holds funeral for soldiers killed in ammunition blast in town of Ayyash, in western Deir Az Zor, on Friday.
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‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exile
Thousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.
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Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians
Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.
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Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.