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Syrian Interior Ministry prepares to reopen Damascus–Suwayda road
Enab Baladi
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August 27, 2025
The Syrian Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday, August 27, that it had completed the necessary steps to secure the Damascus–Suwayda highway, in preparation for reopening it to transport and trade after months of closure due to escalating...
First Shipment Arrives at Syria’s Tartus Port After Western Sanctions Relief
Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Council of Economic and Development Affairs held a virtual meeting to review the periodic report presented by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, which included an analysis of global economic developments, an overview of major international...
Syria Condemns Israeli Drone Strike Near Damascus, Escalating Tensions in a Volatile Region
Alexa.ng
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August 27, 2025
The Syrian government has issued a strong condemnation of an Israeli drone strike that killed six soldiers near the capital, Damascus, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. The attack, described by the Syrian Foreign Ministry as a “serious violation of...
Pakistan condemns Israeli air strikes on Gaza hospital, Syria
Dawn
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August 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the deadly Israeli air strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, Gaza, which claimed the lives of at least 21 individuals, including five journalists and a rescue worker. “This unconscionable and...
Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital
Business Recorder
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August 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD: As hostilities in Palestine continues unabated, Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, which killed at least 21 people, including four journalists and a rescue...
Syrian Observatory Five killed in two Israeli airstrikes in Damascus countryside
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Damascus SABA: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that five members of a Syrian Army combat unit in the Damascus countryside were killed and three others injured on Tuesday due to two airstrikes by the Israeli enemy. The Observatory...
Syria's 'long road to turn from North to South Korea' as Damascus expo opens
The National News
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The Damascus expo, one of the oldest business events in the Middle East, is opening on Wednesday, with Syria's authorities touting an economic vision as a country at the crossroads of the region. The government is billing the gathering as proof of...
Damascus international fair to create opportunities for Türkiye-Syria trade cooperation
Yeni Safak
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August 27, 2025
The 62nd Damascus International Fair will open new doors to Türkiye-Syria trade cooperation, as a key platform will review mutually beneficial trade areas while representing an opportunity to take a significant step in customs sector between the...
Aid convoy carrying road-lighting equipment enters Suwayda in southern Syria
Enab Baladi
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August 27, 2025
An aid convoy from the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) reached Suwayda province (southern Syria) on Wednesday, August 27, through the Busra al-Harir humanitarian crossing in rural Daraa. The relief convoy included more than 31 trucks loaded with...
Syria hit by worst drought in decades, UN warns of deepening hunger crisis
Xinhua News Agency
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DAMASCUS, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- Syria is facing one of its worst agricultural crises in decades, as a historic drought deepens the impact of years of conflict and economic collapse and leaves millions at risk of hunger, officials from the United...
Syrian refugee regains temporary protection status after HIV-related suspension
Bianet
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August 27, 2025
A Syrian refugee whose temporary protection status was revoked following an HIV diagnosis has regained his legal status in Turkey. Ahmad Aabo, 29, who has lived in Turkey for nearly 13 years, received a temporary identification document yesterday....
Pakistan condemns ‘unconscionable’ Gaza hospital strike, urges Israel’s accountability
Daily Times
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August 27, 2025
Published on: August 28, 2025 2:23 AM Pakistan on Wednesday condemned Israel’s “unconscionable” attack on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and called on the international community to hold it accountable for its military campaign in Gaza and the...
International Migration Organization Expands Syria Operations After Damascus Visit
News Ghana
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August 27, 2025
The International Organization for Migration has pledged to strengthen its humanitarian presence in Syria following high-level talks in Damascus focused on addressing recovery needs and supporting displaced populations. A senior delegation...
Farmers in Aleppo, Syria, Confront Drought and Rising Costs in an “Exhausting” Season
Enab Baladi
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August 27, 2025
Farmers in the Aleppo countryside face mounting challenges threatening the survival of agriculture, their main source of livelihood. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, the decline of irrigation networks, and difficulties marketing produce have...
Independence Protests in Suwayda, Southern Syria: What Comes Next?
Enab Baladi
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August 27, 2025
Enab Baladi – Mowaffak al-Khouja | Wasim al-Adawi | Amir Huquq On August 16, Jordanian activist Nivin al-Khatib addressed protesters in al-Karama Square in the center of Suwayda (southern Syria), where demonstrators waved the Druze community flag...
Damascus urged to intervene for 2,400 Syrians in Lebanese prisons
Shafaq News
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2025-08-26T22:47:01+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus The detention of thousands of Syrians in Lebanon has become a “highly sensitive” humanitarian and legal issue, a Syrian lawyer warned on Tuesday, urging Damascus and...
WFP scales up emergency food assistance in southern Syria to reach entire population of As-Sweida
World Food Programme
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DAMASCUS, Syria – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has mounted an emergency response in southern Syria which aims to reach the entire population of As-Sweida and crisis affected families in surrounding areas with food assistance in...
Israeli military says strikes on Gaza hospital targeted Hamas camera
News Tribune - Missouri
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August 27, 2025
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- The Israeli military said Tuesday that its double strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 20 people targeted what it believed was a Hamas surveillance camera. But the first strike killed a cameraman from the Reuters...
Pakistan condemns Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, voices support for Syria’s sovereignty
Pakistan Today
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August 27, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly denounced the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, where at least 21 people, including four journalists and a rescue worker, were killed. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign...
Pakistan condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza hospital, urges global accountability
The Nation
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August 27, 2025
Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the deadly Israeli airstrikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, which left at least 21 people dead, including four journalists and a rescue worker. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat...