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Thousands Mark Eid at Syria’s Umayyad Mosque

May 27, 2026

Thousands of worshippers gathered at the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus to celebrate Eid al-Adha in a striking display of spiritual unity. With the Syrian capital's mosques and central squares overflowing, men, women, and…

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SDF and Damascus Agree on Ceasefire and Integration

Jan 30, 2026

Syrian Democratic Forces said it has reached a comprehensive ceasefire and integration agreement with the Syrian government in Damascus. Under the deal, SDF elements will withdraw from front lines, while government forces will deploy to the…

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Syria, SDF Reach Ceasefire And Integration Deal

Jan 19, 2026

The Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces reached a ceasefire and full integration agreement following army operations in northeastern Syria. Under the deal, the provinces of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa, along with border crossings…

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EU Leaders Visit Damascus After Assad’s Fall

Jan 9, 2026

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Damascus, marking the first EU leadership visit since the collapse of the Assad regime. Talks…

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Syrian President Appears in Public After Rumors

Jan 6, 2026

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara was seen shopping at a local market in the Mezze district of Damascus, Syria, days after social media claims alleged an assassination attempt. Al-Shara was filmed interacting with residents, paying in local…

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Aleppo Bombing Survivor Omran Speaks at Damascus Anniversary Event

Dec 9, 2025

Omran Daqneesh, the Aleppo boy whose dust-covered ambulance photo shocked the world, attended a commemorative event at the Presidential Palace in Damascus on the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s fall. Now a teenager, Omran recounted…

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Syrians Fill Umayyad Square on Anniversary of Assad’s Fall

Dec 9, 2025

Thousands gathered in Umayyad Square in Damascus, Syria, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s overthrow after 14 years of civil war. Festivities included fireworks, concerts, dancing, and a paramotor show over…

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Mass Parade in Damascus Marks First Anniversary of Assad’s Fall

Dec 8, 2025

Syria held a large military parade in Damascus as celebrations continued for the first anniversary of the Assad regime’s collapse. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing his military uniform, joined crowds at the Umayyad Mosque before the new…

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Syrian President Prays at Umayyad Mosque on Anniversary of Assad’s Fall

Dec 8, 2025

Syrians gathered at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque to mark one year since the fall of the Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Shara, wearing military fatigues, joined morning prayers and was warmly welcomed by the crowd. In a brief sermon,…

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Six Roman-Era Statues Stolen From Damascus National Museum

Nov 13, 2025

Six Roman-era statues were stolen from the National Museum in Damascus after staff discovered interior doors broken early Monday. Syrian authorities said the theft targeted several archaeological pieces, including a Venus-themed sculpture.…

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