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Damascus hospital reminded of 'darker days' after church bombing
The National News
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Doctors at a hospital treating the wounded have told of chaos and heartbreak after a bomb and gun attack on Mar Elias Church in Damascus killed at least 20 and injured 54. Sunday's assault, the first major terrorist attack since the fall of former...
Suicide bomber kills at least 22 in packed Syrian church near Damascus
The Independent
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June 23, 2025
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The role for ASEAN in Syria’s restoration
The Interpreter
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June 22, 2025
In December 2024, The Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad collapsed, creating shockwaves few anticipated. An unstable Syria threatens global energy markets, refugee flows into Asia, and the spread of extremist networks – but the Association of...
Crater in the church and burnt bodies: survivors' harrowing testimonies of Damascus terrorist attack
The National News
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The interior of Mar Elias Church in Dweila, a poor Christian neighbourhood of Damascus, lies in ruins. Religious icons have been knocked to the ground, a mix of blood and ash covers the floor, and prayer benches are shattered. At the entrance, a...
Syrian engineers gathering holds its first gathering in Netherlands
SANA
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June 22, 2025
Amsterdam, SANA – Syrian engineers gathering held on Sunday its first gathering in Utrecht in the Netherlands, attended by more than 70 engineers and students from various specialties. The gathering aims to unite Syrian energies, exchange of...
Security deployment in Damascus after Dweila church explosion
Enab Baladi
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June 22, 2025
The Syrian capital, Damascus, witnessed a heavy security presence following the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias church in the Dweila area on Sunday, June 22. Enab Baladi reporters in Damascus observed intensified security measures in front...
Suicide bomber blows up church in Damascus… Government blames Islamic State
Enab Baladi
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June 22, 2025
Thirteen people were killed and 53 others injured, according to an initial toll, in an explosion that targeted St. Elias church in the Dweila area of Damascus, according to the Syrian Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Interior stated on Sunday...
Exclusive Syria expels top pro-Iran militant
The National News
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Syria has expelled a radical Palestinian leader, officials said on Sunday, in the latest move against pro-Iran remnants as the US enters the war in the Middle East. Talal Naji, who heads the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General...
Suicide bomber kills at least 13 in packed Syrian church near Damascus
The Independent
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June 22, 2025
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Syrian refugees challenge Home Office after being left in limbo over sanctuary applications
The Independent
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June 22, 2025
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Jihad Abdo: Cinema is a national weapon for building awareness and changing stereotypes about Syria
SANA
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June 22, 2025
Damascus, SANA – International Syrian actor Jihad Abdo emphasized that cinema is not a luxury, but rather a pivotal national tool for building awareness and creating change. He considers it a mirror of diversity, a true voice for the people, and...
Targeting Nuclear Scientists Used to Be Covert Ops. Israel Just Blew It Open
Gizmodo
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June 22, 2025
At least 14 nuclear scientists are believed to be among those killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, 2025, ostensibly to destroy or degrade Iran’s nuclear program and military capabilities. Deliberately targeting scientists...
Why Nuclear Scientists Have Long Been Targets in Covert Operations?
Kashmir Life
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June 22, 2025
A poster in Iran displaying the images of slain Iranian Army Generals and nuclear scinetists who were killed by Isreal in June 2025 At least 14 nuclear scientists are believed to be among those killed in Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on...
Agricultural Scientific Research allocates a program to calculate water needs in Syria
SANA
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June 22, 2025
Damascus, SANA- General Commission for Agricultural Scientific Research has developed a program for farmers and agricultural project owners to calculate water requirements based on historical data for the regions in Syria. The program is free and...
Time to unite against Zionist regime Israel underestimated Iran’s’ technology
Pakistan Observer
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June 21, 2025
THREE Israeli airbases that served as launch pads for strikes on Iran have been targeted by Iran’s retaliatory Operation True Promise III. Numerous Israeli targets in the occupied territories have been struck by Operation True Promise III. On June...
Proposals and visions for Syria reconstruction at the First Youth Conference in Deir Ezzor
SANA
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June 21, 2025
Deir Ezzor, SANA-With the participation of more than 100 Syrian youth, the first youth conference in Deir Ezzor province was held Saturday in the Sahara Complex in Deir Ezzor, under the title “Youth: Rise and Construction.” In his opening remarks...
Israel's tech jewel can help it emerge from the fog of war
Daily Mail
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June 21, 2025
By ALEX BRUMMER Updated: 16:50 EDT, 21 June 2025 The glistening towers of the Tel Aviv skyline, an inviting target for Iran's incoming ballistic missiles, symbolise Israel's status as one of the world's most popular destinations for investment in...
12 Turkish Companies Participate in Damascus Medical Care Exhibition
SANA
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June 21, 2025
Damascus, SANA-Despite unstable flight conditions in the region, Turkish medical companies were keen to travel and participate in the 18th edition of the Medical Care Exhibition at the Damascus Fairgrounds, this participation included 12 companies...
Researchers find unique genetic profile in childhood cancer survivors with cardiomyopathy
Medical News
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June 20, 2025
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital studied how common and rare genetic variants influence late-onset cardiomyopathy risk, highlighting the unique genetic complexity of childhood cancer survivors. The relationship between genetic...
Exams for basic and secondary certificates begin in Syria
Enab Baladi
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June 21, 2025
Around 400,000 students are sitting for the exams for the Basic Education, Religious Education certificates, and the Vocational Secondary Certificate in Syria, at a time when the Syrian Ministry of Education is striving to ensure the examination...