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As Tourism Season begins, Syrian Transport and Tourism Company offers affordable Services
SANA
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July 2, 2025
Damascus, SANA-With the launch of Syria’s summer tourism season, the Syrian Transport and Tourism Company is offering comprehensive tourism services at reduced prices for guests staying at its affiliated resorts and facilities. In a statement to...
Iran Update, July 9, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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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 that undermine regional stability...
World Associated Press Shiite neighborhoods in Damascus commemorate Ashoura quietly after Assad's ouster
Yahoo News
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Shiite pilgrims from Syria and abroad used to flock to the Sayyida Zeinab shrine outside of Damascus every year to commemorate Ashoura, a solemn day marking the 7th-century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. In...
Syrian Refugee Attacks Passengers with Hammer and Axe on German High-Speed Train
Watan
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July 4, 2025
Watan-German police announced that a 20-year-old Syrian refugee injured four people—three of them Syrian nationals—in a hammer and axe attack aboard a high-speed ICE train traveling from Hamburg to Vienna on Thursday. In an updated statement,...
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UK re-establishes diplomatic ties with Syria after 13 years, announces David Lammy
Firstpost
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July 6, 2025
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced that the country would re-establish diplomatic ties with Syria after a years-long civil war. The announcement came during Lammy’s visit to Damascus read more The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom,...
Non-Americans Are Sharing The Times American Tourists Embarrassed Us All, And On Behalf Of The Entire Country, I Apologize
Buzzfeed
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July 6, 2025
"We were on a tour in France and saw a group of costumed people with wooden bows and arrows in medieval clothing. One of the fellow American tourists with us asked the guide, 'Are those the Syrian refugees?' 🤦🏼♀️"
UK reestablishes ties with Syria
BDNews24
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Britain said on Saturday it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country's years-long civil war, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited its capital Damascus, pledging 94.5 million pounds ($129 million) in support. "There...
UK Re-Establishes Diplomatic Relations With Syria In First Ministerial Visit For 14 Years
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) Foreign Secretary's visit to Syria marks first by a UK minister in 14 years and renews the UK and Syria's diplomatic relationship. Commitment to support Syria as the new government seeks to rebuild Syria's economy,...
UK reestablishes Syria ties 8 months after fall of Assad
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy traveled to Damascus to renew diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, eight months after the overthrow of former President Bashar Assad. It marks the first visit in 14 years by a U.K. government minister to...
David Lammy to pledge £94.5 million aid package in support of Syria's new government in first trip by UK minister for 14 years
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
By PADRAIC FLANAGAN Published: 18:54 EDT, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 18:57 EDT, 5 July 2025 Foreign Secretary David Lammy flew to Damascus yesterday to pledge a £94.5 million package in support of Syria’s new government. It was the first visit by a...
Ministry of Tourism signs memorandum of understanding launch major development and tourism projects
SANA
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July 5, 2025
Damascus, SANA – The Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian International Insurance Holding Company (SIDH) and the International Insurance Holding Company (IDH), both subsidiaries of the Inventure Group to launch...
Britain resets ties with Syria as foreign minister David Lammy visits Damascus
The Straits Times
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July 5, 2025
LONDON - Britain said on July 5 it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country's years-long civil war, as foreign minister David Lammy visited its capital Damascus, pledging £94.5 million (S$164 million) in support. "There...
Syrian Teen Attacks Passengers with Hammer on German High-Speed Train
Watan
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July 3, 2025
Watan-A spokesperson for the German police announced on Thursday that the individual responsible for an attack aboard an ICE (InterCity Express) high-speed train in Lower Bavaria is a 20-year-old Syrian male. According to the police, the attacker...
UK restores diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
The National News
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Britain said it was re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday as Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Damascus. “There is renewed hope for the Syrian people,” said Mr Lammy. “It is in our interests to support the new government...
UK resets Syria ties as Lammy visits Damascus
London Daily Digital
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July 5, 2025
David Lammy meets Syrian leadership in Damascus, pledges UK support for reconstruction and justice In a major foreign policy shift, the United Kingdom has formally re-established diplomatic relations with Syria, marking the first ministerial visit...
Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for an art-infused summer with respite from the heat. Enas discusses a family day out at Saadiyat Cultural District, including a stop at teamLab Phenomena...
Syrian Suspect Arrested After Axe Attack on German Long-Distance Train
Breitbart
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July 3, 2025
A Syrian migrant was arrested by police in Bavaria after several people were injured in an axe attack on a high speed train travelling to Austria. At least five people, including the alleged attacker, were injured on a German international ICE...
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...
Britain re-establishing relations with Syria, announces David Lammy
The Guardian
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July 5, 2025
Britain is re-establishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, has announced during a visit to the capital, Damascus. “There is renewed hope for the Syrian people,” Lammy...
UK re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
Al Jazeera
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July 5, 2025
British foreign secretary pledges support for Syria’s new government after talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The United Kingdom has announced it is formally restoring diplomatic ties with Syria as British Foreign Secretary David Lammy...