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Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted planned Islamic State attack on Shiite shrine The Telegraph, Calcutta20:40ISIS Syria Middle East

Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine Al Jazeera08:52ISIS Syria Middle East

Syria’s Sharaa meets Lebanese PM in bid to improve nations’ ties The Times of Israel18:11Lebanon Syria Middle East

In 15-year first Syria's al-Sharaa receives Lebanese PM Mikati The New Arab12:46Lebanon Syria Middle East

First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria Al Jazeera12:38Qatar Airways Qatar Syria

Syria: First international flights land after Assad fall Deutsche Welle06:09Qatar Airways Qatar Syria

Three killed, five injured in stampede at Syria’s Umayyad Mosque The New Arab09:22Syria Middle East Islam

Stampede at Damascus’ Umayyad Mosque leaves 3 women dead, 5 children injured Anadolu Agency09:48Syria Middle East Islam

Qatari aid plane arrives in Damascus as part of airlift to relief Syrian people Gulf Times10:36Qatar Syria Middle East

Qatari aid plane arrives in Damascus The Peninsula05:35Qatar Syria Middle East

Italy’s foreign minister heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition Asharq Al-Awsat03:11Antonio Tajani Syria Italy

Italy FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition The New Arab16:20Antonio Tajani Syria Italy

Jewish woman, 92, dies in Damascus, leaving only 8 Jews in Syria Ynet News11:26Judaism Syria Middle East

Celebrating Assad regime’s fall, 1 of 9 Jews remaining in Syria calls on Syrian Jewish émigrés to visit The Media Line07:27Judaism Syria Middle East

First international flight out of post-Assad Syria lands in UAE The National07:06Syria UAE Middle East

Syria resumes international flights at Damascus airport after Assad’s fall Anadolu Agency06:41Syria UAE Middle East

First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands in Syria NPR01:05Qatar Syria Middle East

Syria resumes International flights with Qatar Airways Airways News11:55Qatar Syria Middle East

Lebanon PM to visit Syria amid border tensions The New Arab12:19Syria Lebanon Syrian Politics

Lebanon PM announces first visit to Syria since Assad's ouster France 2414:00Syria Lebanon Syrian Politics

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Kuwait sends 33 tons of relief supplies to Syria Kuwait Times13:48 13-Jan-25

Exclusive: Syria plans to increase air flights with Iraq, Damascus Airport's Director reveals Shafaq News12:55 13-Jan-25

Lebanon’s New Dawn: President Elected, Ending Regional Exploitation and Hezbollah’s Hold Asharq Al-Awsat12:01 13-Jan-25

Syria’s Troubling New Order Foreign Policy11:04 13-Jan-25

Qatari aid plane arrives in Damascus as part of airlift to relief Syrian people Gulf Times10:36 13-Jan-25

Tenth Saudi relief plane for Syrians arrives at Damascus airport Saudi Gazette08:34 13-Jan-25

Syrian Oil Ministry allows private sector to import fuel Enab Baladi06:56 13-Jan-25

Syria: stirrings against HTS Workers' Liberty05:44 13-Jan-25

Qatari aid plane arrives in Damascus The Peninsula05:35 13-Jan-25

Qatari aid plane arrives in Damascus with 36 tons of food supplies Anadolu Agency04:22 13-Jan-25

Aoun ... A President to Reclaim Lebanon Asharq Al-Awsat03:24 13-Jan-25

National Coalition: Positive Meeting with New Syrian Leadership Asharq Al-Awsat02:56 13-Jan-25

Arab League Delegation to Visit Syria Next Week Asharq Al-Awsat01:45 13-Jan-25

In the last 7 days

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy BBC19:38 12-Jan-25

Riyadh ministerial meeting calls for lifting sanctions on Syria Anadolu Agency13:25 12-Jan-25

Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:02 12-Jan-25

Jewish woman, 92, dies in Damascus, leaving only 8 Jews in Syria Ynet News11:26 12-Jan-25

Syria’s “Human Debris” ZNetwork10:36 12-Jan-25

Elderly Jewish woman in Damascus passes away Arutz Sheva09:03 12-Jan-25

Crowd crush at free lunch event at Damascus mosque kills four people Al Jazeera08:03 12-Jan-25

Sharaa calls Aoun as Lebanon and Syria pledge firm ties Naharnet04:28 12-Jan-25

ISIS plot to bomb Shiite shrine in Damascus thwarted Ynet News03:45 12-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted planned Islamic State attack on Shiite shrine The Telegraph, Calcutta20:40 11-Jan-25

Syria’s Sharaa meets Lebanese PM in bid to improve nations’ ties The Times of Israel18:11 11-Jan-25

Lebanese Prime Minister visits Damascus Enab Baladi17:29 11-Jan-25

Syria’s new ruler pledges long-term strategic ties with Lebanon The Fresno Bee17:07 11-Jan-25

Syria, Lebanon pledge 'long-term strategic relations' after Assad ouster France 2416:44 11-Jan-25

In 15-year first, Syria's al-Sharaa receives Lebanon PM Mikati The New Arab13:57 11-Jan-25

In 15-year first Syria's al-Sharaa receives Lebanese PM Mikati The New Arab12:46 11-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence agency thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine The Washington Times12:08 11-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence says thwarted IS attack on Shia shrine The New Arab11:55 11-Jan-25

Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus Al Jazeera11:34 11-Jan-25

Syria, Lebanon pledge firm ties after years of tensions MailOnline11:19 11-Jan-25

Lebanon and Syria will work together to strengthen borders, Najib Mikati says after Damascus talks The National10:15 11-Jan-25

Mikati in Damascus with border demarcation as main objective L'Orient-Le Jour10:09 11-Jan-25

Three killed, five injured in stampede at Syria’s Umayyad Mosque The New Arab09:22 11-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine Al Jazeera08:52 11-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted Islamic State bomb attack on Shiite shrine The Times of Israel08:22 11-Jan-25

Lebanese premier meets leader of Syria’s new administration in Damascus Anadolu Agency08:22 11-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence says it thwarted Islamic State attack on Shi'ite shrine The Straits Times07:40 11-Jan-25

Syrian authorities thwart Daesh plot to bomb near Damascus Yeni Şafak07:33 11-Jan-25

Syrians celebrate month since Assad’s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus ABC News07:23 11-Jan-25

Syrians Celebrate a Month Since Assad’s Overthrow With Revolutionary Songs in Damascus Asharq Al-Awsat07:22 11-Jan-25

Lebanon PM visits Damascus on first such trip since before Syria war TRT World07:09 11-Jan-25

Mikati visits Damascus on 1st trip by Lebanese PM since Syria war Naharnet06:42 11-Jan-25

In pictures, Lebanon's PM Mikati meets with Syria's al-Sharaa at Presidential Palace in Damascus LBCI06:27 11-Jan-25

Syrian intelligence agency says it thwarted a planned Islamic State attack on a Shiite shrine MailOnline06:23 11-Jan-25

Syrians celebrate a month since Assad´s overthrow with revolutionary songs in Damascus MailOnline06:03 11-Jan-25

“Major criminal plot”: Syria’s intelligence thwarts ISIS attempt to bomb Sayyida Zainab Shrine Shafaq News05:59 11-Jan-25

Syrian authorities thwart Daesh/ISIS plot to bomb near Damascus Anadolu Agency05:59 11-Jan-25

Syria Foils Attempted Bombing at Sayyida Zaynab Shrine Near Damascus Iraqi News Agency05:58 11-Jan-25

Lebanon's PM arrives in Damascus on first such visit since before Syria war: AFP LBCI05:56 11-Jan-25

Syrian Intelligence Says It Foiled ISIS Attempt to Target Damascus Shrine Asharq Al-Awsat05:50 11-Jan-25

Mikati arrives in Damascus on 1st visit by Lebanese PM since before Syria war Naharnet05:31 11-Jan-25

Revenge Attacks in Rural Damascus Raise Human Rights Concerns Asharq Al-Awsat03:58 11-Jan-25

Lawyers For Victims In Syria Urge Icc To Arrest Assad, Accomplices Bernama01:09 11-Jan-25

International sanctions have left Syria’s health system on life support The Guam Daily Post22:03 10-Jan-25

Rule of law, equal citizenship cornerstones of Syria's future: FM People's Daily21:42 10-Jan-25

Italian foreign minister in Damascus.. Call to lift sanctions Enab Baladi14:32 10-Jan-25

‘Do not forget Syria,’ says Damascus Franciscan, who sees mixed signs for nation’s future OSV News14:05 10-Jan-25

Stampede at Damascus mosque kills four, injures 16 Gulf News14:02 10-Jan-25

With new authorities in Damascus, Daraa communities monitor local governance Syria Direct13:45 10-Jan-25

Lebanon's Mikati set to meet Sharaa in Syria in wake of Aoun's election Al-Monitor13:33 10-Jan-25

With election of nationalist president, Lebanon moves to exit the Axis of Resistance Middle East Institute13:14 10-Jan-25

Stampede kills four people, injures 16 in Damascus' Umayyad Mosque TRT World13:11 10-Jan-25

Three dead, 5 injured in Syrian mosque stampede Daily Post13:00 10-Jan-25

Exclusive-Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army, sources say Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:33 10-Jan-25

Stampede Kills Four People, Injures 16 in Umayyad Mosque in Damascus Asharq Al-Awsat12:11 10-Jan-25

Dealer Kavi Gupta Mired in Lawsuits, Artist Raquel Rabinovich Dead at 95, National Museum in Damascus Reopens, and… ARTnews Magazine11:40 10-Jan-25

Italy's Tajani meets with head of Syria's new government in Damascus euronews11:20 10-Jan-25

‘Separatist terrorists’ in Syria ‘increasingly cornered, looking for new patrons’: Turkish… Anadolu Agency10:41 10-Jan-25

To help build the new Syria, the US needs to better understand the Kurds and Arabs of the northeast Atlantic Council10:40 10-Jan-25

IRGC Syria Veteran Criticizes Assad and Putin Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington10:31 10-Jan-25

Italian FM meets Syria’s new rulers, discusses easing of EU sanctions Al Jazeera10:30 10-Jan-25

Lebanese PM to meet Syria's de facto leader in Damascus The New Arab10:28 10-Jan-25

Stampede at Damascus’ Umayyad Mosque leaves 3 women dead, 5 children injured Anadolu Agency09:48 10-Jan-25

Syrian FM announces upcoming visit to European countries Shafaq News09:27 10-Jan-25

Lebanon's Mikati to meet Syrian leader Sharaa in Damascus, Lebanese sources say The Straits Times09:17 10-Jan-25

Deaths and injuries in stampede at Damascus’ Umayyad Mosque Enab Baladi08:47 10-Jan-25

Italian FM arrives in Damascus, meets Ahmed Al-Sharaa The New Arab07:45 10-Jan-25

Italian FM Meets Syria's Sharaa in Damascus Asharq Al-Awsat07:15 10-Jan-25

Lebanese Caretaker PM Will Meet Syria's Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday Asharq Al-Awsat07:15 10-Jan-25

Italy ‘wants to be a bridge between new Syria and EU' Hurriyet Daily News06:14 10-Jan-25

Syria’s new administration leader welcomes Italian delegation in Damascus Anadolu Agency05:54 10-Jan-25

Lebanese Caretaker PM Will Meet Syria's Leader Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday Asharq Al-Awsat05:13 10-Jan-25

PM Mikati to meet Syria's Ahmad Al Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday: Sources to Reuters LBCI04:55 10-Jan-25

Italian foreign minister visits Umayyad Mosque in Damascus Anadolu Agency04:53 10-Jan-25

Italy wants to be bridge between new Syria-EU says Tajani Ansa04:35 10-Jan-25

Tajani meets Syrian leader Jolani in Damascus ANSAMED.info03:44 10-Jan-25

Italy’s Foreign Minister Heads to Syria to Encourage Post-Assad Transition Asharq Al-Awsat03:11 10-Jan-25

Turkish Airlines delegation holds talks in Syrian capital Anadolu Agency00:53 10-Jan-25

Turkish Airlines eyes resuming Damascus-Istanbul flights TRT World00:24 10-Jan-25

The Day Hope Returned To Syria Outlook India17:06 9-Jan-25

Italy FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition The New Arab16:20 9-Jan-25

From Aleppo to Damascus: Scenes of a post-Assad Syria France 2415:40 9-Jan-25

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review… ABC News15:27 9-Jan-25

Italy´s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review… MailOnline14:15 9-Jan-25

Syria's Al-Sharaa calls for unity at funeral of Sufi preacher The New Arab12:36 9-Jan-25

Turkish municipalities to take active role in rebuilding Syria Turkish Minute10:11 9-Jan-25

How UNICEF Fights Malnutrition In Syria: Morei’s Story Forbes10:03 9-Jan-25

The Long Road to Damascus: How the Syrian Rebels Toppled Assad and What Comes Next Just Security09:06 9-Jan-25

Turkey to resume regular flights to Damascus in several months: minister Turkish Minute08:59 9-Jan-25

Zelenskyy invites Qatar, others to support 'Food from Ukraine' initiative for Syria Doha News08:05 9-Jan-25

SDF: We agreed with Damascus to reject division Enab Baladi07:44 9-Jan-25

Türkiye planning 1st flight to Damascus in coming days: Minister Daily Sabah07:39 9-Jan-25

37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor France 2407:32 9-Jan-25

Relations and cooperation opportunities between Damascus and Abu Dhabi Enab Baladi07:13 9-Jan-25

What role will Gulf states play in post-Assad Syria? The New Arab07:06 9-Jan-25

Qatari aid plane arrives in Damascus as part of air bridge The Peninsula05:41 9-Jan-25

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About our Damascus news today

Latest news on Damascus, Syria's capital city, covering recent rebel capture, political transition, humanitarian situation, security developments and daily life in this ancient metropolis.

Damascus, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and Syria's capital, has witnessed a historic transformation with its capture by opposition forces on 8 December 2024. The city of 1.5 million people is now under rebel control following President Bashar al-Assad's flight to Moscow, ending five decades of Ba'athist rule.

The transition of power has seen dramatic scenes across the capital, with opposition forces securing key government buildings and institutions. Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali leads a caretaker government from the city, while rebel groups maintain security. Several areas have experienced unrest, including reported looting of government buildings and the Iranian embassy, though the Russian and Chinese diplomatic compounds remain untouched.

Daily life in Damascus faces significant challenges as the city adapts to new governance. Residents report shortages of essential goods and services, while humanitarian organizations work to maintain aid distribution. The historic Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has largely been spared from damage during the recent fighting, though years of conflict have taken their toll on the city's infrastructure.

Damascus has been a crucial center of Arab and Islamic civilization for over two millennia. The city survived numerous conquests and empires, from the Romans to the Ottomans, before becoming the seat of modern Syria's government. Its ancient markets, historic mosques, and architectural treasures reflect layers of civilization, though the civil war has impacted its cultural heritage.

Follow our NewsNow feed for comprehensive coverage of events in Damascus as the city navigates this pivotal transition. We provide regular updates on security situations, humanitarian conditions, governance changes, and daily life in Syria's capital, drawing from reliable local and international sources to keep you informed.

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