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Latest from Syria
'Turning point': Gulf states lead push to invest in new Syria
New York Times: There are high stakes and risk of failure in supporting Syria's recovery.
Trump dismantles decades-long Syria sanctions programme
It will enable investments to flow into Syria from countries in the region and the US.
Iran and Israel: A once covert war has burst into the open
New York Times: An updated timeline of the Israel-Iran conflict over the past years.
Israel strikes Syria after projectiles launched, blames Syrian leader
Syria denied firing the projectiles, calling Israel's actions a violation.
On The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration
'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'.
US reportedly mulls travel restrictions affecting 43 countries
Citizens from 11 countries, including Iran and Syria, face a complete travel ban.
‘Extreme fear’: Over 1000 dead in Syria’s coastal violence
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed not to let Syria fall into chaos or civil war.
‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.
Massacres and fear: Alawite heartland reels under Syrian violence
Security forces heavily deployed in Alawite areas on the coast.
‘14 years undone’: Syria’s dire economic outlook revealed
Syria needs more than 50 years to regain pre-war economy: UN agency
‘Randomly attacked’: Syrian man stabs 14-year-old boy to death, injures four
A food delivery rider rammed the attacker with his vehicle in Villach, Austria.
Outrage after ‘voyeuristic, nauseating’ UK reality TV show retraces refugee journeys
The series opens with a participant calling for immigrants to be 'blown up'.
Trump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’
President-elect also threatened military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.
Inside Assad’s hasty escape: The downfall of Syria’s ruling elite
Several Assad allies, including Maher and Mamlouk, sought refuge in Russia and Lebanon.
Editorial: Why the lightning fall of Syria’s brutal regime matters for us all
OPINION: The ripple effects of a post-Bashar al-Assad world could spread to NZ.
'Not a takeover': Turkey rebuffs Trump's Syria comments
Turkey denies controlling Syrian rebels, emphasises co-operation over domination.
Why Syrians are returning to rebuild Maaret al-Numan
Maaret al-Numan residents return and revive businesses despite devastation.
'Could be catastrophic': UN warns of escalating Syria conflict
UN highlights humanitarian crisis in Syria; nearly 13 million face acute food insecurity.
'Diplomatic contact': UK engages with Syria's new rebel leadership
Turkey to train Syrian rebels; Israel bombs depots amid new govt’s rise and HTS contact.
Assad's prisoner No 3006 tells his story
An ex-prisoner recalls torture and execution threats in Syrian jail.
A palace in shock: Inside Syrian President's secretive last hours in power
Assad escapes to Russia, leaving chaos in his wake before rebels capture Damascus.
Terrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prison
Mark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.
How Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's future
Mohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.
Syrian assets worth $190m frozen in Switzerland
But a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.
Syria after Assad: What’s happening and what comes next
New York Times: A guide to understanding where things stand in Syria.
'Every day more hope is lost': Families search notorious prison
Liberated prisoners found alive in Sednaya; families cling to hope amid chaos.
Queen Elizabeth's signed portrait among items found in al-Assad's 'treasure room'
Luxury luggage, Ferraris and a Fifa award found in the ousted Syrian president's palace.