In the winding alleys of Souq Al-Qabaqbiya in Old Damascus, where the rhythmic tapping of artisans' hammers harmonizes with ...

When people picture the ancient world, they often imagine ruins behind museum glass. But many of the world’s oldest cities are still alive, loud, and surprisingly ordinary. Streets mapped out ...

Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount before Friday prayers, says officers will ‘thrash’ anyone who disturbs the peace in Jerusalem; ...

Among Syria’s cities, Damascus has long stood out for a unique pre-Ramadan custom known as Takriza, a communal celebration marking ...

A Jewish heritage foundation has set out to help restore private property appropriated after Syrian Jews left the country.

Have you ever wondered which is actually the oldest city in the world? The answer takes us far back—to a time when people began to organize their lives permanently in one place. Long before modern ...

STC Group’s winning bid follows a competitive tender process that attracted several high-profile telecoms companies in the region, including Etisalat and Ooredoo, and comes as part of a wider set of ...

From glassblowers to silk weavers, the city's remaining craftspeople are struggling with dwindling demand, lost materials and an uncertain recovery after years of conflict ...

REFLECTIONS TODAYThe cross (Greek stauros) is an ancient instrument of execution, probably originated by the Persians and often employed by the Greeks and ...

Even though the closures were lifted after just one day due to public outcry, it sent a clear and worrying signal to Christians about growing restrictions on their cultural and social freedoms. On ...

Will a reduction in US forces in the area lead to a power vacuum? Is the new Syrian army prepared to assume the security responsibilities necessary in the desert area where Tanf is located?

The Armenian-populated town of Anjar in Lebanon today has about 3,000 inhabitants. Not counting the Arab minority, the Armenians of Anjar are represented by three communities: Apostolic, Catholic, and ...