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Russia's Lavrov Meets Syrian FM in Moscow, Invites Sharaa to Russia-Arab Summit
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 31, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Syria's foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani in Moscow on Thursday, the first visit by a top official from Syria's new government following the toppling of longtime Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in December....
Syrian charged over Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing
The New Arab
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July 30, 2025
A Syrian man who allegedly supports the Islamic State group has been charged with attempted murder over the stabbing of a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial, prosecutors said Tuesday. The suspect, a refugee partially identified as...
UN Experts: ISIS and al-Qaida Threat is Intense in Africa, with Growing Risks in Syria
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 31, 2025
The threat from ISIS and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in parts of Africa, and risks are growing in Syria, which both groups view as a “a strategic base for external operations,” UN experts said in a new report. Their...
Syrians Report Surge in Thefts Amid Weak Security and Economic Hardship
The Syrian Observer
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July 29, 2025
Syria is witnessing a marked increase in thefts and attacks on both public and private property, driven by economic deterioration and a weakened security apparatus following the collapse of the previous regime on 8 December 2024. Residents in...
Türkiye's National Security Council stresses need for Syria's unity
Sabah
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July 31, 2025
Ankara reiterated concerns over the future of Syria in case of separatism threats as the National Security Council convened on Wednesday in the Turkish capital. A statement by the council following the meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip...
Lost in limbo: calls for repatriation of Swiss jihadist detainees in Syria grow louder
Swissinfo
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July 31, 2025
In Camp Roj, northeastern Syria, relatives of people suspected of belonging to the Islamic State group are held. Afp Or Licensors Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...
Syria Faces Severe Challenges and Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation Despite Sanctions Relief, Says UN Envoy
The Syrian Observer
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July 29, 2025
On 28 July 2025, Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Qusay al-Dhahak, addressed the UN Security Council, outlining the country’s escalating challenges—including ongoing security threats, Israeli airstrikes, and a deepening...
Syrian migrant shouts ‘Free Palestine,’ ‘F*** Israel," and bites off piece of Israeli man’s ear in altercation near Athens
All Israel News
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Stav Ben Shoshan after a Muslim man reportedly bit off a part of his ear (Photo: Screenshot/Channel 12) During an altercation initiated by Syrian migrants near Athens, Greece, Israeli tourist Stav Ben Shoshan had a piece of his ear bitten off,...
Syrian man charged for Berlin Holocaust memorial stabbing attack
The Sun Daily
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July 29, 2025
FRANKFURT: A Syrian national accused of supporting the Islamic State group has been formally charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a Spanish tourist at Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial earlier this year. The 19-year-old suspect,...
With one hand on gun and the other on a camera, Syrian attackers killed Druze
The Hindu
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July 31, 2025
The fighters in military-style uniforms pointed their rifles at the three unarmed men and ordered them out onto a sunny balcony, before barking at them to pause. “One minute. You want to film them?” one of the attackers asked his partner. The...
Islamic State and al-Qaida threat is intense in Africa, with growing risks in Syria, UN experts say
Associated Press
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July 31, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The threat from Islamic State and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in parts of Africa, and risks are growing in Syria, which both groups view as a “a strategic base for external operations,” U.N....
Damascus's Asruniyeh market fights for survival
Shafaq News
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2025-07-29T17:41:14+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus Damascus’ historic Asruniyeh Market is fighting to survive amid rising costs, dwindling tourism, and repeated fires, as restoration efforts continue to preserve one...
SDC reaffirms March 10 agreement as path to democratic, pluralistic Syria
North Press Agency
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July 30, 2025
HASAKAH, Syria (North Press) – The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) described on Wednesday the March 10 agreement—signed between Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Commander in Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum...
Expanded meeting of Hajjah scholars emphasizes necessity of Muslim unity to support Gaza & Al-Aqsa Mosque
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 30, 2025
Expanded meeting of Hajjah scholars emphasizes necessity of Muslim unity to support Gaza & Al-Aqsa Mosque [Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:49:03 +0300] Hajjah - Saba: An expanded meeting of scholars and preachers from Hajjah Governorate was held on Wednesday...
Syrian authorities must investigate Alawite women abductions: Amnesty
Al Mayadeen
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July 29, 2025
Amnesty International urges the Syrian government to act swiftly on gender-based violence amid reports of 36 Alawite women and girls abducted in 2025. Amnesty International called on the Syrian government on Tuesday to take immediate and decisive...
Do the Suwayda Clashes in Syria Signal Future Clashes Between the Kurds and the New Syrian Regime?
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Syrian government’s attempted offensive on Suwayda appears to have been aimed at taking advantage of skirmishes between Bedouin tribal militias and Druze factions to dismantle local autonomy under the pretense of halting...
Syria urged to investigate abductions of Alawite women and girls
JURIST
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July 29, 2025
Amnesty International on Monday called on Syria to investigate the abductions and kidnappings of Alawite women and girls to prevent gender-based violence and bring perpetrators to justice. Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s secretary...
Syrian-Lebanese talks to enhance scientific cooperation
SANA
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July 29, 2025
Damascus, SANA-Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Marwan al-Halabi, discussed Tuesday with Chargé d’affaires of the Lebanese Embassy in Damascus Talal Daher ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the...
OPINION (AN COLÚN): The connection between a Birr astronomer & one of the world's great artists
Offaly Live
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August 2, 2025
There's a very fine exhibition currently running in the Copper Tree Gallery in Birr Castle which is strongly recommended for anyone who appreciates the history of Ireland's art, culture, and scientific heritage (surely an appreciation which all...
Iraqi forces seize Captagon in Damascus drug raid
The National News
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Iraqi counter-narcotics forces seized more than 1.35 million Captagon pills during a raid in Syria's capital, in a rare and significant cross-border operation, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said on Wednesday. The operation in Damascus was the first...