By 2025, the war had left Syria's economy in a poor state, following years of international sanctions that were later eased. A country of fertile plains, high mountains, plateaus, and …

Jan 7, 2026 · Syria is a country located on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea in southwestern Asia. The capital is Damascus. Find a geographical and historical treatment of …

Syria Civilians flee on foot as Syrian military offensive looms east of Aleppo A trickle of civilians has left a contested area east of Aleppo after a Syrian military warning to evacuate.

6 days ago · Several thousand people marched under the rain in northeast Syria on Tuesday to protest the expulsion of Kurdish fighters from the city of Aleppo after days of deadly clashes.

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Jan 9, 2026 · Stay on top of Syria latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

Nov 19, 2025 · Learn how the war in Syria began, how it impacts the region, and track the latest news with CFR’s Global Conflict Tracker.

Jan 7, 2026 · At least five civilians have been killed and some 30,000 people displaced following renewed fighting in Aleppo, Syria, prompting calls from the UN for immediate de-escalation …

Jan 8, 2026 · One year after President Bashar Assad's fall, Syria remains deeply scarred. While a new transitional government has revived international ties, sectarian violence persists and …

The countries added to the list are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria. People with Palestinian Authority-issued travel documents are also fully restricted from U.S. travel.