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Damascus, Syria · DamascusIf I listened, for example, to some Iranian diplomats in private, away from the media, I would have heard them only complain about the harassment that Iranians have been subjected to in Syria for years. One diplomat once complained privately that Iran was unable to open a mere supermarket in the Sitt Zainab area, which houses the tomb of Sayeda Zeinab, which is a holy place [...]See the Story
Is Iran's influence in Syria exaggerated or truly alarming?
Table Tennis · SyriaAmman-SANA- Syrian table tennis player Lynn Ogly ranked third, obtaining the bronze medal today in the Jordan International Table Tennis Championship. In addition to Syria, all of Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Iran and Uzbekistan participated in the championship. The 11 -year- old player has several external achievements, as she came second in the West Asia Championship in Lebanon last year, in addition to her participation in the Jezzine Inte…See the Story
Athlete Lynn Ogly wins Bronze at Jordan International Table Tennis Championship
Kurds · QamishliQamishli, Syria — The Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North and Eastern Syria (AANES) released 141 prisoners Monday from Alaya Prison in the city of Qamishli, as part of a general amnesty for prisoners convicted of terrorism-related offenses linked to ISIS, provided they did not participate directly in combat. The next day, 68 more prisoners were freed from the Central Prison in Manbij. So far, three groups of prisoners have been relea…See the Story
AANES's amnesty for ISIS-related prisoners sparks mixed reaction
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G7 · DamascusItaly has decided to appoint an ambassador to Syria, marking the first move after European countries called for a reassessment of relations and engagement with the Syrian regime, including Italy among them. Reuters reported today, Friday, July 26, that Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that Stefano Ravagnan, who was the Foreign Ministry’s special envoy to Syria, has been appointed as ambassador and is expected to take his post in…See the Story
After European call to engage with Syrian regime, Italy appoints ambassador to Damascus - Enab Baladi
Syria · SyriaLondon,SANA-Gold prices regained some ground on Friday after falling sharply in the previous session, ahead of a key U.S. inflation. Reuters said that’’ Spot gold rose 0.3 percent to $2,372.25 per ounce, but was down /1/ percent so far this week. Prices had hit their lowest since July 9 on Thursday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth data. Spot silver fell 0.9 percent to $27.73 per ounce under pressure from worsening industrial dem…See the Story
Gold rises after sharp sell-off
Fire · SyriaPorto-Nuevo, Maskey Electric Power Caused a Fire in Mount Mashy al-Halou on Tobacco Plantations. Today's Morning Fire Came on 15 Dunams. Firefighting Elements of Mashy al-Halou Village Put Out the Fire, According to the Civil Defense Director of Portoysser Yasir Diyab, in Cooperation with Eye'afan Market and Local Community in the Village, Currently in the Cooling Stage. And in Related Background News, Firefighting Elements of Safsafa Village Co…See the Story