Syria
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Government
Moscow Accuses West of Using Terrorism to Maintain Global Dominance
DID Press: Pyotr Ilyichev, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department for New Challenges and Threats, has accused Western countries of exploiting terrorism to advance neocolonial objectives and maintain their dominance on the global stage. Speaking at the International Forum…
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Economy
Syria and Saudi Arabia Sign Broad Economic and Military Agreements
DID Press: Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding covering economic, development and military cooperation during a meeting in Riyadh attended by Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime…
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Culture & Arts
Iraq’s PM Visits Sayyida Zainab Shrine and Umayyad Mosque in Syria
DID Press: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited the Sayyida Zainab Shrine and the Umayyad Mosque during his first official trip to Syria.Al-Zaidi said more Iraqi pilgrims would soon be able to visit the shrine. His media office also announced…
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Government
Iraq Sentences Six French ISIS Members to Life in Prison
DID Press: An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced six French nationals to life imprisonment on charges of membership in the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group, while a seventh French citizen received a 15-year prison sentence. According to Reuters, the defendants…
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Government
Türkiye Urges Israel to End Violations of Syria’s Sovereignty
DID Press: Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has condemned Israeli attacks and military activities in southern Syria, calling on Israel to immediately end actions that heighten tensions and fully comply with the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement between Israeli…
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Government
UN Records 280 Israeli Incursions Into Syria in September
DID Press: UN Human Rights Office has documented approximately 280 incidents involving armed Israeli incursions into Syrian territory during September 2026, the highest monthly figure recorded since the beginning of the year. The office expressed concern over the continuing impact…
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Government
Salafi Calls for Jihad Against Yemen Draw Egyptian Analyst’s Criticism
DID Press: Egyptian writer and political analyst Sameh Askar has criticized what he described as the “political exploitation of Islamic sanctities,” saying some Salafi currents are calling on their followers to wage “jihad” against Yemen by citing sectarian differences and…
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Economy
Fuel Price Hikes Trigger Protests Across Syria
DID Press: Protests erupted in several Syrian cities, including Hama and Khan Shaykhun, on Monday following a temporary increase in fuel prices. Demonstrators blocked several major roads and burned tires in response to a 40% increase in diesel prices and…
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Government
Reports Say Al-Sharaa Backs New Israeli-Syrian Security Arrangement
DID Press: Reports indicate that Syria’s interim authorities may be open to a new security framework in southern Syria as Damascus and Israel resume security consultations aimed at reducing tensions in the region. According to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, Syrian…
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Economy
New Restrictions Reported on Property Transactions of Shiite, Alawite Syrians
DID Press: Reports emerging from Syria indicate that new restrictions have affected the buying, selling and mortgaging of properties owned by Shiite citizens and some retired Alawite military personnel. According to the reports, regulations and administrative procedures related to obtaining…
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