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Trump signs executive order eliminating Syria sanctions
CBS News
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Washington — President Trump signed an executive order Monday afternoon terminating the United States' sanctions program on Syria, the White House announced. The executive order comes after Mr. Trump announced in May during a trip to the Middle...
Israel in ‘advanced talks’ for deal to end hostilities with Syria, says senior official
The Times of Israel
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June 30, 2025
Israel and Syria are holding “advanced talks” on a bilateral agreement halting hostilities between the countries, a senior Israeli official told The Times of Israel on Monday. The contacts are focused on coordination around security matters, said...
Syrian Network: Torture Death Toll Surpasses 45,000 Since 2011
The Syrian Observer
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June 26, 2025
On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) has published its annual report, once again exposing one of the most horrific and enduring crimes committed against Syrians since the outbreak of...
Health Ministry and Red Crescent Discuss Enhancing Healthcare Services in Syria
SANA
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June 26, 2025
Damascus, SANA – Health Minister Dr. Musab al-Ali discussed with Dr. Hazem Bakleh, President of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC), and accompanying delegation, ways to enhance cooperation and coordinate efforts in providing health and...
Syria’s electricity recovery project receives $146m grant
Power Technology
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June 26, 2025
The World Bank’s board of executive directors has sanctioned a grant to strengthen Syria’s power sector. A $146m grant from the International Development Association (IDA) aims to revitalise reliable, affordable electricity in war-torn regions,...
Syria’s Christians Are Facing New Fears
New Lines Magazine
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June 26, 2025
It began with a scuffle at the entrance to the packed Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dwelaa, after which a man dressed in loose military attire opened fire, shouting, “You pigs.” Worshippers rushed to stop him, not realizing he was wearing a...
Tying hospital funds to patient satisfaction
The Times
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Sir, There is a big difference between motivation and financial incentives (“Hospitals’ funds tied to patient satisfaction”, news, Jun 28). Most health and other professionals are primarily motivated by wanting to make a difference in the world...
Is being born as an LGBTI person a medical issue?
Bangkok Post
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June 29, 2025
June is a propitious time to remember the history of lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and their struggles to overcome discrimination and violence. One of the difficulties confronting them throughout the ages has been how the...
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Syria Sanctions Relief Act to End Sweeping Economic Measures
The Syrian Observer
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June 29, 2025
In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduced landmark legislation on Thursday aimed at repealing broad U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria. The Syria Sanctions Relief Act,...
Thomas Barrack: Syrian people are capable of building the future
SANA
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June 29, 2025
Ankara, SANA-U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack stressed that the challenges in Syria are clear and enormous, but the Syrian people who overthrew the former Assad regime have the capacity to adapt and build a future. He called for giving...
‘Now we can breathe’ - Syrians are free but the war’s toll has been unfathomable
The New Zealand Herald
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June 29, 2025
After the Assad regime fell in December, I rushed to the capital, Damascus, and found a swirl of joy and trepidation about the future. Two months later, I returned with photographer David Guttenfelder and other colleagues to travel the country...
Syria: World Bank US$146 Million Grant to Improve Electricity Supply and Support Sector Development
Odisha Diary
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June 26, 2025
Washington, June 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$146 million grant financing to Syria from the International Development Association (IDA) to help restore reliable, affordable electricity and support...
Healthcare coverage for Syrian refugees in Lebanon to stop
Famagusta Gazette
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June 26, 2025
Home Regional Healthcare coverage for Syrian refugees in Lebanon to stop The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will cease healthcare coverage for around 1.5 million Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon starting November, due to...
The Media Line: Israeli Forces Continue Operations in Gaza, Hebron, Syria
Regional Media News - Iowa
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June 29, 2025
Israeli Forces Continue Operations in Gaza, Hebron, Syria By The Media Line Staff Israeli security forces uncovered a major Hamas terror network in Hebron and intensified military operations across the Gaza Strip over the weekend, Israeli military...
Syria: Suicide Bomber Attacks Orthodox Church in Damascus
FSSPX.NEWS
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A statement from the Syrian Interior Ministry explained that "a suicide bomber affiliated with the Daesh group entered St. Elijah Church, opened fire, and detonated his explosive belt." According to the Ministry of Health, quoted by the SANA news...
Syria: Torture survivors of Saydnaya and other detention centres grappling with devastating needs and minimal support
Amnesty International
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June 26, 2025
Six months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria, survivors of its brutal detention system, including the infamous Saydnaya military prison, are grappling with devastating physical and mental health consequences amid a critical...
Israeli PM heads to Washington
Independent (Uganda)
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July 7, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the the White House in Washington D.C., the United States, Feb. 4, 2025. He returns to the US today JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Damascus: Security apparatus arrests former parliament member Madloul al-Aziz
Enab Baladi
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June 25, 2025
The Syrian security apparatus arrested the former member of parliament, Madloul al-Aziz, accused of security issues and financial corruption. An official security source confirmed to the Alikhbaria channel today, June 25, that internal security in...
Return of refugees to post-Assad Syria from Türkiye doubles
Sabah
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June 29, 2025
Since the Dec. 8 end of the Baathist regime in Syria, the number of people heading home from Türkiye has neared 300,000. As schools were closed in Türkiye, more families whose children attended Turkish schools left for their country. Daily...
Israeli Forces Continue Operations in Gaza, Hebron, Syria
Media Line
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June 29, 2025
Israeli security forces uncovered a major Hamas terror network in Hebron and intensified military operations across the Gaza Strip over the weekend, Israeli military and security forces said in a joint statement. More than 60 Hamas terrorists,...