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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan pictured with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

Syria's interim leader seeks to reassure minority groups

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Syria: Germany cautions Turkey against wider Kurdish fight

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 28

Two US pilots shot down by 'friendly fire' over Red Sea

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A woman poses for a picture in front of a Christmas tree in Aleppo

A woman poses for a picture in front of a Christmas tree in Aleppo

Syria's Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas

Syria's Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas

Many Christians say they're hopeful about their future in Syria, but fears remain.

Syrian attend a gathering to call for democracy and women's rights in Damascus' Umayyad Square on December 19, 2024.

Syrian attend a gathering to call for democracy and women's rights in Damascus' Umayyad Square on December 19, 2024.

Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?

Is a UN Security Council resolution key to Syria's future?

Resolution 2254, agreed upon in 2015, outlined how the Syrian civil war might end. Is it still fit for purpose?

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Will Syrian refugees stay in Germany?

Will Syrian refugees stay in Germany?

There are currently 974,000 Syrian nationals living in Germany where they have built new lives after fleeing civil war.

the inside of a mosque that has been converted into a shelter for refugees

the inside of a mosque that has been converted into a shelter for refugees

Syria: Assad's fall triggers a new flow of refugees

Syria: Assad's fall triggers a new flow of refugees

Assad loyalists from the country's Shiite minority are leaving Syria fearing persecution by the new leaders.

Türkei Syrien 2024 | Rückkehr von Syrern in ihre Heimat

Türkei Syrien 2024 | Rückkehr von Syrern in ihre Heimat

In data: Syria after the war

In data: Syria after the war

The war in Syria has left a trail of destruction. The country is devastated, fragmented, and economically ruined.

Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups say they are "closer than ever" to reaching a deal with Israel.

Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups say they are "closer than ever" to reaching a deal with Israel.

Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Israel-Hamas talks continue

Hopes of Gaza ceasefire rise as Israel-Hamas talks continue

Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups say they are "closer than ever" to reaching a deal with Israel.

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Anita Tucker talks to DW in Israel.

Anita Tucker talks to DW in Israel.

Ultranationalist Israelis want to resettle Gaza

As new ceasefire talks to end the war in Gaza are underway, ultranationalist Israelis hope to reestablish settlements.

Abu Mohamed al-Jolani, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), poses for a selfie (file photo)

Abu Mohamed al-Jolani, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), poses for a selfie (file photo)

EU mulls relations with Syria's new leaders

With other actors being quick to try to exert influence, the EU must decide how to engage with those now in power.

Syrian fighters watch Russian armored vehicles driving past near the Hmeimim Air Base, a Syrian air base currently operated by Russia, in the town of Hmeimim, southeast of Latakia.

Syrian fighters watch Russian armored vehicles driving past near the Hmeimim Air Base, a Syrian air base currently operated by Russia, in the town of Hmeimim, southeast of Latakia.

Russian military: Moving from Syria to Libya?

Russian military bases in Syria appear to be being packed up and evacuated. But where is Russia going?

Residents check a flat heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre

Residents check a flat heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre

Lebanese strive to rebuild amid fragile ceasefire

As Lebanon begins reconstruction after the ceasefire, the fragile truce and an economic crisis weigh on its future.

A Russian soldier fires a weapon in the Kursk region

A Russian soldier fires a weapon in the Kursk region

Yemenis forcefully recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Witnesses told DW that hundreds of young Yemenis have been lured to Russia to fight in the war against Ukraine.

Macabit Mayer, aunt of two hostages held in Gaza, speaks into a DW microphone

Macabit Mayer, aunt of two hostages held in Gaza, speaks into a DW microphone

Israelis split on price for return of hostages

A ceasefire with Hezbollah has revived hopes for the hostages' return. But what concessions are Israelis ready to make?