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Up to 300,000 Syrians possibly missing under Assad family rule
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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DAMASCUS, Syria — A Syrian commission for missing persons estimated that between 120,000 and 300,000 people have gone missing during more than five decades of authoritarian rule by the Assad family. Mohammed Reda Jalkhi, the head of the National...
Taking land by force and the limitations of law
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 20, 2025
Several centuries later, the aforementioned Thucydidean quote from The Melian Dialogue is a hawkish exposition of the warring vicissitudes of insatiability, power, and annexation or forcible land acquisition, that remains relevant in contemporary...
Syrian, Israeli officials hold talks on southern Syria stability
Xinhua News Agency
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DAMASCUS, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Syria's foreign affairs chief, Assad Hassan al-Shibani, met with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and bolster stability in southern Syria, according to Syria's state news...
African Union urged to unite for International Humanitarian Law initiative
IOL
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August 19, 2025
African governments have been urged to join the Global Initiative to strengthen International Humanitarian Law (IHL), aimed at addressing the growing humanitarian crises caused by modern armed conflicts. The appeal was made during a high-level...
Syrian foreign minister met Israeli delegation for regional stability talks – SANA
WHTC - Michigan
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August 19, 2025
CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss bolstering stability in the region and southern Syria, Syria’s state news agency SANA reported. Syrian and Israeli officials have...
President al-Sharaa discusses with CMACGM group building new dock in Latakia port
SANA
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August 19, 2025
Damascus, SANA – President Ahmad al-Sharaa met on Tuesday a delegation from the CMACGM Group, headed by its Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. Rodolphe Sa’adeh. They discussed, during the meeting held at the People’s Palace in Damascus, the...
Syrian FM discusses de-escalation with Israeli delegation in Paris
Sabah
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August 19, 2025
The top Syrian diplomat met with an Israeli delegation to discuss de-escalation and non-interference in his country's domestic affairs, in a rare meeting held in Paris on Tuesday. The SANA news agency says Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met...
Syrian minister holds rare meeting with Israeli officials in Paris – reports
Express & Star
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August 19, 2025
By contributor Associated Press Reporter Foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani met the Israeli delegation to discuss de-escalating tensions (Shamil Zhumatov/ Pool Photo via AP) Syria’s foreign minister has held a rare meeting with an Israeli...
Labour's migrant hotels policy is in disarray: Asylum seekers are stunned as Epping Council wins legal battle to move them out
Daily Mail
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August 19, 2025
Labour's asylum policy was left in chaos after a judge ordered a controversial migrant hotel to shut. The High Court ruling gives The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, just 24 days to close after it became the focus of violent protests. Epping Forest...
In Paris, Minister al-Shaibani discusses promoting stability in Syria
SANA
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August 19, 2025
Paris, SANA – Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met in Paris on Tuesday an Israeli delegation to discuss several issues pertaining to enhancing regional stability and southern Syria. De-escalation and...
Syrian state media say that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani held a rare meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris
The Gazette - Colorado
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BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian state media say that Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani held a rare meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten...
Syria’s top diplomat and an Israeli delegation meet in Paris as US pushes for normalizing ties
Associated Press
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August 19, 2025
BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s foreign minister held a rare direct meeting with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday, talks that were brokered by the United States as part of a diplomatic push for Syria and Israel to normalize relations despite a...
Council leaders weigh up legal challenges to migrant hotels after Epping ruling
Richmond & Twickenham Times
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August 19, 2025
Conservative-run Broxbourne Council in Hertfordshire said it was taking legal advice “as a matter of urgency” about whether it could take similar action to Epping Forest District Council, which is also run by the Tories. Reform UK leader Nigel...
'Israel'-Syria security meeting happening in Paris with US presence
Al Mayadeen
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August 19, 2025
Ron Dermer, Asaad al-Shibani, and Tom Barrack will discuss security arrangements along the Palestinian-Syrian border, as per Israeli Channel 12. Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is meeting Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani...
Omran and A³&Co. ink strategic partnership to advance Syria’s cement industry
World Cement
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August 19, 2025
The General Company for Cement and Building Materials (Omran) and A³&Co., a specialised consultancy in the cement industry, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement that aims to accelerate the transformation of Syria’s cement sector and...
Azeri-Syria Gas Deal Raises Long-Term Supply Concerns
Energy Intelligence
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August 19, 2025
Azerbaijan has started supplying gas to Syria via Turkey in early August under a Qatar-brokered swap deal designed to help the new government in Damascus alleviate acute electricity shortages in the country.
Syria on Brink of Historic Food Crisis as Drought Slashes Wheat Output by 40%
Al Manar
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August 19, 2025
Syria is confronting a potentially historic food crisis after the worst drought in 36 years drove wheat production down by roughly 40%, heightening pressure on a cash-strapped government that has struggled to secure large-scale grain purchases....
Syria stops banning books. Readers rejoice.
Christian Science Monitor
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August 19, 2025
Post-revolution Syria is becoming a page-turner’s paradise. After years of being banned by the former regime, dozens of long sought-after books are flooding stores across Syria, literally spilling onto the streets. An epicenter of this new...
Damascus University's nude art ban sparks student protest
The National News
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Damascus University fine arts students are objecting to a ban on the use of nude models in sculpture, photography and engraving courses. The directive, issued by Dean Fouad Dahdouh, also mandates that he personally oversee students' graduation...
Fidan and Rubio stress the importance of preserving Syria’s unity and territorial integrity.
SANA
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August 19, 2025
Ankara, SANA – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio stressed on Tuesday the importance of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity and unity. During a phone call, the two ministers discussed the latest...