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Explainer-What is Islamic State, the group linked to this week’s Damascus bombs?
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (846+ words) DUBAI, July 10, (Reuters) – Preliminary investigations into the cell behind Tuesday’s bombings in Damascus, near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night, indicate it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian security official said. Two bombs exploded…...
Cell behind Damascus bombings in custody, Syria says
3+ day, 8+ min ago (149+ words) July 9 (Reuters) - Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for what he called "terrorist" bombings that targeted Damascus on Tuesday was now in custody, Syrian TV reported on Thursday. Khattab said authorities would reveal... July 9 (Reuters) â Syrian…...
IDF detains Israelis trying to cross into Syria
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (135+ words) JNS provides comprehensive Israel and Jewish news coverage, features, and analysis to print and digital publications across the globe. IDF detains Israelis trying to cross into Syria Several civilians were stopped near Mount Hermon while attempting to enter the country....
Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (292+ words) AMSTERDAM, July 9 (Reuters) – Member states handed back Syria’s voting rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday, following what they described as “a significant change in circumstances” since the fall of the Assad regime. Syria was stripped of its…...
US to delist Syria as state sponsor of terror, in new boost to Sharaa
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (50+ words) Rubio informs Congress of Trump's 'historic' decision, triggering 45-day review; At Turkey NATO summit, Trump says Syrian leader 'doing an unbelievable job' at unifying country...
You'll never believe how many Haitians climb out of this car after getting stopped by border security
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (147+ words) These people should apply to the circus. My favorite part is the officer numbering them off like Count von Count from Sesame Street. 😂 This video was apparently taken in the last week. Fourteen men, six women, and four kids were…...
Explosions Rock Damascus as French President Macron Visits Syria
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (138+ words) Tuesday, 07 July 2026 04:01 AM EDT Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident. Syrian media reported that Macron…...
Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (76+ words) July 7 (Reuters) - Explosions heard in Damascus on Tuesday and reasons were unknown, Reuters witness said. French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital. (Reporting by Kinda Makieh; Editing by Michael G... Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness…...
Parched Jordan fuming at Israeli refusal to renew expired water deal – report
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (202+ words) 2021 agreement doubled the original 50 million annual cubic meters specified in 1994 peace pact; the increase was repeatedly renewed until November, when fraying relations ended it...
Turkey and future threats
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (851+ words) While Israel and the world’s attention is focused on the highly complicated and flawed negotiations between the United States and Iran, another enemy is advancing its own interests in the region, encroaching on Israel’s sovereignty, and seeking to establish itself…...