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Syria denies reports about escalatory steps against Lebanon
Naharnet
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Reports circulating about the Syrian government's alleged intention to take escalatory steps against Lebanon are unfounded, a source from Syria's Ministry of Information told the state-run Al-Ekhbariya TV on Friday. The source emphasized that the...
Rami Al Ali Becomes First Syrian in Paris Fashion Program
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury business. After years of showing...
These 6 Feel-Good Malayalam Movies on JioHotstar Are the Ultimate Pick-Me-Up
OTTplay
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NEED A COMFORT WATCH? These six Malayalam gems on JioHotstar are the cinematic equivalent of a warm hug. From the bittersweet laughs of Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela to the youthful nostalgia of Premam, these feel-good films are tender, funny, and...
Damascus Road will perform after ‘Piety in the Park’ service Sunday morning
Charles City Press - Iowa
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July 11, 2025
Posted on Jul 10, 2025 Members of Damascus Road are, from left, Trinity Pastor Don Preston, Rhoda Preston, Rachel Mack, Med Lewis, Rae Asleson, Nancy Western, Lyle Western, Janiece Bergland and Scott Nolte. Submitted photo A “Piety in the Park”...
Damascus Rejects SDF Proposals, Urges Swift Implementation of March Agreement
The Syrian Observer
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July 10, 2025
The Syrian government has rejected key proposals put forward by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) during a high-level meeting in Damascus on Wednesday, warning against further delays in implementing the March Agreement signed between the two...
Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian in Paris fashion programme
Leader Publications - Missouri
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Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury business. After years of showing...
Ahmed al-Sharaa threatens diplomatic and economic escalation over detained Syrians in Lebanon: Syria TV
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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According to sources cited by Syria TV, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has threatened a diplomatic and economic escalation against Lebanon in response to Beirut’s continued neglect of the issue of detained Syrians.
Syrian-Turkish Protocol Signed to Enhance Educational Cooperation
Enab Baladi
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July 10, 2025
On Thursday, July 10, the Syrian Ministry of Education and the Turkish Ministry of National Education signed a joint cooperation protocol aimed at rehabilitating war-damaged schools in Syria, expanding educational opportunities for Syrian youth,...
Air Arabia Reinitiates Sharjah–Damascus Flights
Arabian Post
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July 11, 2025
Air Arabia has recommenced double daily non‑stop flights between Sharjah and Damascus from 10 July 2025, marking a pivotal renewal of air connectivity between the UAE and Syria. The low‑cost carrier’s decision, following a suspension since 2012,...
Syria, Ukraine and Gaza among countries to receive heritage funds from Aliph
The Art Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
ALIPH, the Geneva-based cultural heritage protection agency, has announced more than $16m in its latest funding round, with support going to Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, as well as a dedicated focus on the effects of climate change on cultural...
Türkiye extends digital lifeline to Syria with satellite internet launch
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA- Anadolu Agency Türkiye's state-owned satellite operator Türksat has rolled out Ka-band satellite internet services in Syria, a move stemming from recent talks in Damascus aimed at bolstering the war-torn country's connectivity. The...
Damascus Affirms “Unity” of Army and Government, Rejects Partition
Enab Baladi
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July 10, 2025
The Syrian government expressed its welcome on Wednesday, July 9, to any course of action with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that would enhance the unity and territorial integrity of Syria. Reaffirming its firm commitment to the principle of...
Feud escalates between Damascus and US-backed Kurds
The National News
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The Syrian government has accused the Kurdish-led and US-backed militia of delays in implementing a March deal to integrate into the country's armed forces, warning that the inaction would undermine newly-found stability. The mostly Kurdish,...
Saudi Journalist and Syrian Activist Visit the Knesset: A Push for Normalisation
The Syrian Observer
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July 10, 2025
Saudi journalist Abdulaziz al-Khamis and Syrian activist Shadi Martini participated in a session at the Israeli Knesset on Wednesday, in a move that appears to promote normalisation with Israel amidst ongoing atrocities in Gaza and continued...
Syrian govt looks for momentum for integration of US-backed YPG
Sabah
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July 10, 2025
Syria's new administration is looking for a centralized future, while the U.S.-backed terrorist group YPG, the Syrian wing of the PKK, still insists on autonomy in the northeast. Damascus reiterated its rejection of federalism on Wednesday...
First Syrian designer to debut on fashion's grandest stage
The Express Tribune
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July 11, 2025
As well as being optimistic about the future of his war-ravaged country, Rami Al Ali has other reasons to be upbeat: he is about to become the first Syrian fashion designer to show his work at Paris Haute Couture Week. The invitation to appear on...
Syria’s Long Road to Recovery
In These Times - Illinois
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July 10, 2025
Aleppo, Syria — Mohamed Zair sat in a neon-lit recovery ward, a thick bandage wrapped around his abdomen and a cast on his leg. A week earlier, in late January, he and a friend were severely wounded in a car crash. His friend, still unconscious,...
Western Soft-Power Agencies Established a Support Front for Armed Insurrection in Syria by Al-Qaeda-Linked Rebels
CovertAction Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp, circa 2014, inside Damascus, Syria. [Source: unrwa.org] [This is the second of a two-part series. Part I can be found here—Editors] From 2011 to 2016, demonstrations in Syria against the Ba’athist government...
Syria urges integration of Kurdish forces into national army
Xinhua News Agency
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DAMASCUS, July 9 (Xinhua) -- The Syrian interim government on Wednesday reaffirmed its rejection of any form of partition following a meeting between Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, the top commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian...
U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, Welcomes Lebanon’s Response to Washington’s Proposal to Disarm Hezbollah.
The Gateway Pundit
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July 9, 2025
The U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, expressed his satisfaction with the Lebanese government’s response to Washington’s proposal to disarm Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shiite militia. “I am incredibly pleased with the response. What the...