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U.S. withdraws from Syria after a decade, handing over last bases to Assad's government
The U.S. military has officially left Syria after ten years, transferring control of its last bases to the Syrian government. This withdrawal ends America's long-term military engagement and shifts regional power balances, prompting new security and diplomatic challenges.
Syrian Authorities Enforce Alcohol Ban Across Most of Damascus, Sparing Christian Areas
Authorities in Damascus have banned alcohol sales city-wide, with exemptions in select Christian neighborhoods. This signals the government's growing conservative agenda and raises concerns over sectarian divisions in the capital.
Lebanon, Syria, and France Discuss Regional Security and Hezbollah’s Disarmament
Lebanon, Syria, and France hold talks on regional security, emphasizing stability in the Middle East. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad supports Lebanon’s position on disarming Hezbollah, indicating a potential shift in regional alliances and policies.