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Syria Arrests Sanctioned Assad Relative Accused of Drug Trafficking
Media Line
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June 22, 2025
Syrian authorities announced Saturday the arrest of Waseem al-Assad, a cousin of toppled leader Bashar Assad and a high-profile figure linked to drug trafficking and sanctioned by the United States, in a coordinated security operation near the...
UN commission says Syria must end violence against Alawites
The National News
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The head of a UN investigative commission on Friday called commitments made by the new authorities in Syria to protect the rights of minorities “encouraging” but said attacks have continued on members of the Alawite sect in the months since a...
Travel alert: UAE airlines extend flight suspensions
Gulf News
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Wizz Air Wizz Air has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until 15 September 2025 due to ongoing regional instability and airspace restrictions. The airline is also rerouting flights to avoid Israeli, Iraqi, Iranian, and Syrian airspace....
Investigating Inside Syria, Six Months After Assad’s Fall
Global Investigative Journalism Network
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July 1, 2025
When 54 years of Assad dynasty rule in Syria came to a somewhat abrupt end, after a series of armed rebel offensives culminated in the capture of Damascus on December 8, 2024, many Syrians were able to return to the country for the first time in...
‘We Can Eat Without Humiliation’: Syrians Respond to US Sanctions Shift
Media Line
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July 1, 2025
President Trump’s order marks a new chapter in Syria policy, but concerns about accountability and reform persist [Damascus] US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending the general sanctions program on Syria, a dramatic...
Christian Fears Grow in Syria After the St. Elias Church Bombing
Enab Baladi
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July 1, 2025
Christian Syrians’ fears have increased following a suicide bombing at St. Elias Church in the Dweila area of Damascus. Enab Baladi – Damascus The suicide attacker carried out the attack on June 22 during the weekly Christian prayers, attended by...
Trump Ends Syria Sanctions, Starts New Chapter Without Assad
Media Line
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July 1, 2025
President Donald Trump just flipped the script on two decades of US policy toward Syria. In a surprise move, he signed an executive order ending the general sanctions program on the country, effectively opening the door to a post-Assad era in...
Spain, France and Turkey warnings see holidaymakers change plans
Glasgow Live
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July 1, 2025
Wildfires have wreaked havoc on holiday resorts in Turkey as a prolonged heatwave sweeps across much of Europe, prompting increased warnings. An oppressive 'heat dome' settled over countries ranging from France, Portugal and Spain to Turkey on...
Summer travel: Etihad offers up to 25% off; Air Arabia fares start at Dh149
Khaleej Times
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As summer rolls in and schools go on a two-month holiday, airfares are getting out of hand for families planning to fly out. However, Etihad Airways has launched a welcome reprieve for travellers looking to explore the world without breaking the...
Date announced: Air Arabia resumes flights to Damascus
Gulf Business
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July 1, 2025
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has announced the resumption of direct flights between Sharjah and Damascus, beginning July 10, 2025. The airline will operate the route with double daily flights,...
Between the Lines: backpacking the Jordan River Watershed
The Great Outdoors
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July 1, 2025
I squatted next to Mohammad on the floor of his mountain hut, watching as this elderly shepherd etched lines with a stick into the ash covered concrete beneath. Rain hammered down on the tin roof while the room filled with smoke from the rickety...
US revokes Syria sanctions to support rebuilding, Assad still targeted
Capital FM Kenya
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July 1, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 1 – The United States has announced a sweeping termination of its long-standing sanctions on Syria as it moves to aid the war-torn nation’s economic recovery following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime. Washington...
Al-Enezi to SANA: ‘Damascus Media Gate’ will attract Arab and international media
SANA
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June 30, 2025
Damascus, SANA – Mohammed Al-Enezi, Chairman of Al Maha International Company for Artistic Production and Advertising, said that ‘Damascus Gate’ city for media, artistic and tourism production in Syria, which was signed today with the Ministry of...
Air Arabia resumes Damascus flights from Sharjah
Gulf News
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Al Ali added, “This route holds particular significance in serving the Syrian diaspora in the region and meeting the growing travel demand between the UAE and Syria. By introducing a double daily service, we aim to offer greater convenience and...
Foreign Office travel advice as airport evacuated amid wildfires at holiday hotspot
Wales Online
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July 1, 2025
As July begins many Brits will be planning holidays abroad in the sun, and Turkey is normally quite high on the list of preferred destinations. However, the country has been badly hit by huge wildfires in recent days. The country's Adnan Menderes...
US Lifts Sanctions on Syrian National Defense Forces
Sputnik News
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July 1, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250701/us-lifts-sanctions-on-syrian-national-defense-forces-1122369867.html US Lifts Sanctions on Syrian National Defense Forces US Lifts Sanctions on Syrian National Defense Forces Sputnik International The US...
Trump formally lifts Syria sanctions after meeting Jolani
Mehr News Agency
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July 1, 2025
On Monday, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to lift sanctions on Syria, which also instructs Secretary of State Marco Rubio to review the country's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, Sputnik reports. "Pursuant to...
Tourism Ministry Prepares to Launch Investment Opportunities
SANA
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June 21, 2025
Damascus, SANA-In parallel with the amendment to Investment Law No.18 of 2021, the Ministry of Tourism is preparing to launch a number of investment opportunities for investors, within the framework of granting additional benefits and qualitative...
Syrian Civil Aviation forms a crisis cell to manage operations at Aleppo International Airport
SANA
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June 21, 2025
Damascus, SANA-The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority announced Saturday the formation of a crisis cell to manage operations at Aleppo International Airport, in light of the temporary transfer of flights from Damascus International Airport to Aleppo...
Termination Of Syria Sanctions
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
The President ordered the cessation of sanctions against Syria to give Syrians a chance at greatness. Today’s actions by the Department of State implement President Trump’s historic Executive Order (E.O.) of June 30, 2025, ‘Providing for the...