Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens after decade

A key border crossing between Iraq and Syria has reopened for the first time in over a decade. The crossing, known as Rabia in Iraq and Yarubiyah in Syria, was closed after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011. The reopening marks a significant step in re-establishing direct trade and travel links between the two countries, which have been severed for years due to conflict and instability. The move is part of broader regional efforts to normalize relations with Syria and restore its economic connectivity.