Syria's Jewish population dwindles to nine, reflecting centuries of history and resilience amid upheaval. Residents recall a once-thriving community, cultural ties, and the destruction of synagogues.

Here's a look at some of the major sites destroyed by IS in Iraq and Syria, and others under their control: IRAQ The region under ISIS control in Iraq has nearly 1,800 of Iraq's 12,000 registered ...

Lebanese exporters hoping to send their goods to the lucrative Gulf market through the reopened Syrian-Jordanian border are grappling with higher Syrian customs duties and competition from ...

How do Syria’s Islamists view culture? Unlike Taliban, ... Syria, in January 2025 after Islamists toppled the secular regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Photo: Reuters.

Amman, SANA- Jordanian Cabinet decided to exempt Syrian refugees from certain customs fees incurred on transporting household goods to their homeland, to facilitate their voluntary returning to Syria.

The main Kurdish-led force now controls about 25% of Syria. An autonomous authority runs day-to-day affairs of the region that many Kurds call “Rojava Kurdistan,” or “western Kurdistan ...

Archaeologists Train "Monuments Men" to Save Syria's Past. Amid the devastation and danger of civil war, Syrian archaeologists and activists are risking their lives in the battle against looting.

DAMASCUS, Syria, April 3 (UNHCR) - As the Iraq crisis enters its sixth year, the UN refugee agency has been highlighting the culture and artistic talents of the Iraqi people during a weeklong festival ...

Music Festival in Syria Promotes Assyrian Culture. https://anfenglishmobile.com. Posted 2024-08-31 23:03 GMT. ... Admo and Cizîrê Canton Executive Council co-chair Beho Osê called on the people to ...

HOSPITALITY IS CENTRAL to Syrian culture. When I met Emtisal Bazara and her oldest son, Walid, 22, she didn’t offer refreshments; she provided them. Her coffee was rich and dark, served in small ...