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The Deadly Remnants of Syria’s War
New Lines Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Yousef Mohammed al-Ibrahim didn’t sense danger when, one day in April, he found a 23 mm shell on the outskirts of Raqqa, in northeastern Syria. Until then, it had been a quiet day for the 11-year-old boy as he peacefully grazed his grandfather’s...
Trump and Netanyahu talk Syria as Israel claims direct contact
The New Arab
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July 8, 2025
Trump and Netanyahu discussed Syria at the White House during the latter's visit [Getty] US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Syria during a high-level meeting at the White House, with normalisation,...
Turkish business union leads push for Syria’s reconstruction
Sabah
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July 8, 2025
The top Turkish union representing local chambers of commerce, industry and commodity exchanges hosted on Monday in the western province of Izmir a major meeting and forum in cooperation with the Union of Arab Chambers, at which it evaluated the...
Mysterious Guided Rocket Launcher Disguised In A Shipping Container At Fort Bragg Identified
The Drive
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July 8, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. An unknown containerized launcher able to fire the same suite of artillery rockets and ballistic missiles as the M270...
Syrian Investors Consider Returning to Aleppo Despite Obstacles
Enab Baladi
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July 2, 2025
Enab Baladi – Mohammad Deeb Bazt For many Syrians hoping to invest in Aleppo, the outlook remains uncertain. While the city has regained a portion of its commercial vitality, it continues to suffer from widespread destruction and lacks the...
Global Energy Security: Western Dependence on Gulf Oil and the Role of Regional Mediation in Middle Eastern Conflicts
Georgetown Journal of International Affairs - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
Introduction The 1973 Oil Embargo first revealed the deep interconnection between Middle Eastern stability and global energy security. In response to US military support to Israel during the Yom Kippur war against Egypt and Syria, the Organization...
Syrian Migrant Arrested After Axe Attack on High-Speed German Train Headed for Austria
[your]NEWS
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July 3, 2025
At least five injured in ICE train assault before passengers overpower suspect near Bavarian town of Straßkirchen. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom STRAßKIRCHEN, Germany — A 20-year-old Syrian migrant was arrested Thursday after attacking passengers...
Syrian-Canadian Business Council kicks off in Damascus
SANA
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July 3, 2025
The Syrian-Canadian Business Council announced the launch of its work, as a leading national entity that aims to foster further economic collaboration, stimulate investment initiatives, and expand the horizons of partnership in various fields, in...
The Israeli Air Force's defining moment that brought Iran to Its knees
Israel Hayom
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July 17, 2025
It's likely the Iranian air traffic controller rubbed his eyes in disbelief. One night in March 2025, dozens of Israeli fighter jets appeared on radar screens, flying northeast from Israel. Armed with bombs, they traversed Syrian airspace toward...
U.N. Teams Deploy to Syrian Coastal Towns Threatened by Wildfires
Breitbart
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July 8, 2025
The United Nations deployed teams to the Syrian coast on Monday as wildfires spread across Latakia province for the fifth day. Adam Abdelmoula, the U.N. humanitarian coordinator for Syria, said the fires sweeping through Latakia have “forced...
Iran Update Special Report: Syria after the Israel-Iran War, June 13 - July 3, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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Information Cutoff: 10:00 AM ET The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute and the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) publish the Iran Update, which provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities...
Syrian, GCC Chambers of Commerce talks to boost cooperation
SANA
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July 2, 2025
Damascus, SANA- Chairman of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce, Mr. Alaa Omar al-Ali, and -Chairman of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce, Issam al-Ghraywati,, discussed with the Secretary-General of the Federation of Chambers of the Gulf...
World Bank projects modest economic growth for Syria in 2025
Al Mayadeen
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July 7, 2025
The report paints a stark picture of Syria's economic landscape, shaped by 14 years of war and instability. Following a 1.5% economic contraction in 2024, Syria's GDP is projected to grow by a modest 1% in 2025, according to a new report released...
New World Bank report highlights Syria's economic challenges and recovery prospects for 2025
Azertag
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July 7, 2025
Baku, July 7, AZERTAC Following a contraction of 1.5% in 2024, Syria’s GDP is expected to grow modestly by 1% in 2025, amid continued security challenges, liquidity constraints, and suspended foreign assistance, according to a new World Bank...
FAO: Syria faces worst agricultural season in 60 years
Enab Baladi
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June 27, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) described the harsh climatic conditions experienced during the current agricultural season in Syria as “the worst” in nearly 60 years. Haya Abu Assaf, assistant representative of...
Fate of 4 Kurds from NE Syria remains unknown after arrest in Damascus
North Press Agency
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July 7, 2025
By Nalin Ali QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – In an atmosphere of worry and ambiguity, the fate of four Kurdish young men from the city of Qamishli in northeastern Syria remains unknown following their arrest in the capital, Damascus, in late June....
Syrian Establishment for Grains confirms receiving more than 290,000 tons of wheat
SANA
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July 2, 2025
Damascus, SANA – Syrian Establishment for Grains asserted that the quantities of wheat delivered to the Establishment’s centers across various Syrian provinces have exceeded 291,000 tons of wheat from the 2024 season crop since the start of...
With sanctions lifted, Syria looks to solar power as more than a patchwork fix to its...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Syria has not had more than four hours of state electricity per day for years, as a result of the nearly 14-year civil war that ended with the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in December. Syria's new leaders are hoping renewable energy...
Syrian, Jordanian discussions to enhance cooperation in energy and water sectors
SANA
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July 2, 2025
Amman, SANA- The Minister of Energy, Eng. Mohammad Al-Bashir met Wednesday, with the Jordanian Ministers of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh, and Water and Irrigation, Engineer Raed Abu Soud, in the Jordanian capital, Amman....
UN teams sent to Syrian coast amid raging wildfires
The National News
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UN teams have been posted to the Syrian coast to “determine the scale of the disaster” as firefighters battle wildfires raging for a fifth consecutive day. The flames have forced hundreds to flee their homes and destroyed vast agricultural land...