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UN Condemns Fatal Church Bombing in Damascus
(MENAFN) The United Nations special envoy for Syria has issued a scathing condemnation of the recent terrorist attack on a church in Damascus that left at least 20 people dead and over 50 wounded. In a statement released on Sunday, Geir Pedersen...

Suicide bombing strikes Orthodox church in Syria
(MENAFN) A devastating explosion occurred at Mar Elias Church in Damascus on Sunday, with reports indicating the attack took place during a religious service. The blast, attributed to a suicide bomber, targeted the Orthodox Christian community at...

Sarcoma Foundation of America to Honor Billy Brimblecom, Jr. with 2025 Courage Award
Billy Brimblecom, Jr., drummer and Steps of Faith Foundation director, receives Courage Award for turning his sarcoma journey into advocacy and hope. DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sarcoma Foundation of...

Sanctions are lifting, but Syrians still can’t go home
On May 23, President Donald Trump’s administration suspended the majority of sanctions on Syria, marking the most sweeping shift in the policy of the United States toward Damascus in over a decade. But lifting sanctions will not magically make...

Nearly Two Hundred Syrians Leave Al-Hol Camp
(MENAFN) Dozens of displaced Syrian families exited the notorious al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria on Sunday, marking a significant humanitarian transfer arranged by the Kurdish-led autonomous administration in cooperation with Syria’s interim...

Sarcoma Foundation of America Announces 2025 Research Grant Awards
Sarcoma Foundation of America awards grants to accelerate research on sarcoma, a rare cancer, aiming to improve patient outcomes and therapies. DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sarcoma Foundation of America...

Sarcoma Foundation of America to Honor SAG-Nominated Actor and Sarcoma Survivor Andrey Ivchenko with Courage Award
Stranger Things actor Andrey Ivchenko uses his sarcoma journey to raise awareness and support for the sarcoma community. DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is proud to honor...

UPDATE - Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum June 11th-12th
HENDERSON, Nev., June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:NIKA), based in Colorado, focused on cures for life-threatening diseases, today announced that Dimitar Savov, CEO, will present live at the Life Sciences Virtual...

Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Present at the Life Sciences Virtual Investor Forum June 11th-12th
HENDERSON, Nev., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB:NIKA), based in Colorado, focused on cures for life-threatening diseases, today announced that Dimitar Savov, CEO, will present live at the Life Sciences Virtual...

Now Accepting Applications: iHope Genetic Health Clinical Sites
Pass it on! DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Genetic Alliance is now accepting applications for new clinical sites to join the iHope Genetic Health (iGH) program, which provides no-cost genomic testing to families...

Syrian “Gravedigger” Unmasks Identity, Exposes Assad’s Mass Killings
(MENAFN) A man from Syria, long referred to as the “gravedigger,” has stepped forward to reveal his true identity. On Sunday, he publicly identified himself and provided further revelations concerning mass executions carried out by the deposed...

Syrian "gravedigger" publicly identifies, reveals Assad regime's atrocities
(MENAFN) Mohammed Afif Naifeh, a Syrian man internationally recognized as the "gravedigger," has come forward to disclose his identity and share chilling accounts of the mass executions carried out by the former regime of President Bashar...
ICRC in Syria: Year in Review 2024
This included our response during the escalation of conflict in Lebanon and subsequent displacement of hundreds of thousands of people to Syria, as well as during the hostilities across the country in November and December. We did so through...

Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NIKA) Markets Analysis and €8.5 Billion Projected Revenue
HENDERSON, Nev., May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nika Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: NIKA) presents projected revenue for each market with exclusive distribution agreement. NIKA has previously reported an estimated potential €7.9 billion in...

UN Welcomes Trump’s Intent to Remove Syria Sanctions
(MENAFN) UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, expressed approval of U.S. Leader Donald Trump’s recent statement regarding the potential lifting of sanctions imposed on Syria. Pedersen viewed this as a positive development and aligned it with...
Syria: ICRC president warns “path to peace fragile” and calls on global community to not abandon country at this historic crossroads
“Syria is at a historic crossroads,” said President Spoljaric. “Peace is possible. We have a shared interest and responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war. This is achievable, but it will require renewed commitment by its...

Bahrain, Syria Discuss Enhancing Multi-Sector Collaboration
(MENAFN) Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani announced on Saturday that discussions have taken place with Syria to enhance collaboration across multiple sectors. This development occurred during the first official visit by...

GERMANY: New government takes office; immediately orders police to turn away most undocumented people at border ― Far right party labelled ‘extremist’ by intelligence agency ― Proposal to let Syrian refugees visit home ― Rise in attacks against people …
Friedrich Merz has become chancellor after securing a majority in the Bundestag after an unprecedented two rounds of voting. The new government has announced that it will refuse entry to most people seeking asylum with immediate effect. The...

Galatea Bio joins iHope Genetic Health Program, Expanding Access to Genomic Testing for Underserved Families
Galatea Bio joins iHope to expand free genomic testing for underserved families, advancing global health equity through precision medicine. DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Genetic Alliance is pleased to announce...

UN Urges Swift Sanctions Relief to Reactivate Syria's Economy
(MENAFN) The UN stressed on Friday the urgent need for expanded sanctions relief to help Syria recover, citing the continuing hindrance posed by sanctions despite some limited suspensions. "Almost all Syrians in and out of the country echo the...