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Wildfires Tear Through Five Arab Nations
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Wildfires are tearing through forests and farmlands in Iraq, Algeria, Lebanon, Syria, and Morocco, fueled by a blistering regional heat wave and strong winds, according to multiple officials and media outlets. Iraq A sweeping blaze...
Syrian Leader Vows Justice Over 2013 Ghouta Chemical Attack
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a meeting Saturday with survivors of the 2013 chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta, a brutal strike by the Bashar al-Assad regime, and promised that those responsible will be held accountable. “These...
English flags lifted all over UK as tensions over migration increase
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) St. George’s and Union Jack flags have been raised in towns across the UK under a campaign called Operation Raise the Colours, which supporters say reflects national pride and opposition to current migration policies. The initiative,...
Industry minister, Syrian representatives talk about methods to enhance economic collaboration
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Yarub Qudah met with Syrian officials in Damascus to explore ways to strengthen economic collaboration between Jordan and Syria. The discussions focused on following up on agreements reached in...
Israeli Settlers Try to Build New Settlement in Golan
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of young Israeli settlers attempted to create a new settlement outpost in Syria's Quneitra governorate, within the disengagement zone of the occupied Golan Heights, escalating already heightened regional tensions. Social media...
Israeli Settlers Try to Establish Settlement in Golan
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of young unauthorized Israeli settlers, involved in the ongoing seizure of Palestinian territories, made an attempt to create a new settlement outpost in Syria’s Quneitra governorate. This area lies within the disengagement zone...
Syrian news agency to restructure its base soon
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) According to reports, Syria’s official news outlet SANA will relaunch on August 20 with a renewed structure and editorial approach, following a major transformation that began after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government late last...
Syrian News Agency Prepares New Editorial Vision
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s state-run media outlet, SANA, is preparing to relaunch on August 20 with a redefined organizational model and a refreshed editorial outlook, according to its Director General. This transformation follows a comprehensive overhaul...
US Special Envoy Meets with Lebanese President
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut on Monday. According to the Lebanese Presidency’s announcement on the US social media platform X, US Deputy Middle East Envoy Morgan Ortagus was...
U.S. Envoy Tom Barrack Holds Talks with Lebanon’s Leader
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Türkiye, held talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday in Beirut, marking a pivotal diplomatic engagement as regional tensions persist. The Lebanese Presidency...
US Envoy Expresses Hope Over Hezbollah Disarmament
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States special envoy for Syria shared a hopeful outlook on Monday concerning the disarmament of Hezbollah, underscoring that the choice ultimately lies with Lebanon as a sovereign nation. “I believe we will witness progress in...
US envoy is hopeful about process of disarming Hezbollah
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that the US special envoy for Syria has expressed optimism regarding the potential disarmament of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, highlighting that the decision ultimately rests with the Lebanese government. “I believe we will...
Over two million Syrians return to homeland since last year
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Since Dec. 8, 2024, more than 2.3 million Syrians have returned to their homes, the UN refugee agency reported Thursday, though many face severe shortages of housing and income. Celine Schmitt, spokesperson for the UNHCR Syria office,...
Russia, Egypt talk about international wars
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone conversation urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza while discussing regional conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. Both diplomats...
Syrian explosion murders four people, injurs others
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Reports indicate that a powerful blast struck the countryside near Idlib city in Syria on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and five others injured. Authorities stated that the explosion occurred close to the city, citing...
Syrian Foreign Minister Criticizes Israeli Threats
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) During a press briefing in Ankara with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, Syria’s Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani cautioned that persistent Israeli threats continue to undermine Syrian sovereignty and endanger the safety of its...
Jordan, Egypt consent enhancing cross-border electricity capacity to 2,000MW
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordan and Egypt have reached an agreement to increase their electricity interconnection capacity to 2,000 megawatts, enhancing regional energy cooperation, Minister Yarub Qudah said. The deal also supports ongoing trilateral energy...
Deputy Alvin Botes: African Ambassadors Corp
South African Government
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August 20, 2025
Theme: “Global Initiative to Galvanise Political Support and Commitments to International Humanitarian Law” Tuesday, 19 August 2025, Pretoria Salutations HE Ambassador Salih Omar Abdu, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in South Africa and Ambassador of...
Israeli settlers try to illegally seize new Palestinian lands
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) A group of young Israeli settlers reportedly tried to establish a new settlement in the Quneitra governorate, located within the disengagement zone of the occupied Golan Heights, according to reports. Footage shared on social media shows...
Strong heatwave hit eight Arab nations with fire alerts
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) A powerful heatwave struck eight Arab countries on Monday, which are Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Meteorological authorities warn of soaring temperatures, intense humidity, and wildfire risks which...