Fighting between different community groups inside Syria is also causing tensions among Syrians living in Germany. After a brawl on the streets in Dusseldorf, some fear more unrest here. ( read original story ...)
In the Shadow of the Druze Massacre: Jewish Voices Call for Peace with Syria
Leaders of the Syrian-Jewish community meet with President Herzog and propose new paths for dialogue and reconciliation with Damascus. ( read original story ...)
Syria: After Druze killings, Sweida barricades itself in defiance of Syrian authorities
Large numbers of civilians were executed in the southern Syrian city amid clashes that pitted local factions against Bedouin fighters and forces loyal to Damascus. The massacre has intensified ... ( read original story ...)
Damascus forms committee to probe Suwayda violence
Syria’s justice ministry on Thursday formed a judicial committee to investigate last month’s deadly violence in Suwayda province that reportedly left more than 1,300 people dead. ( read original story ...)
At least 68 dead in Afghanistan after flash flooding from heavy …
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghanistan, Taliban officials said Saturday, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports. ( read original story ...)
Mori Trust’s Miwako Date Looks To Hotels For New Growth
That includes expanding its property portfolio beyond Japan to ensure steady cash flow. Date first began to invest in U.S. real estate in 2016, the year she took the reins as president. ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan to export 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas to Syria through Turkey annually, says SOCAR
Azerbaijan will export 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas annually to Syria from the BP-operated Shah Deniz gas field in the Azeri Caspian Sea, a senior official at Azeri state energy company SOCAR told ...
Turkey Reveals Marine Park Plans, Escalating Dispute with Greece
Turkey's plan for marine parks in the Aegean and Mediterranean has escalated tensions with Greece, reigniting a long-standing dispute.
China, Vietnam Plan First Joint Army Drill Amid US Tariffs
China and Vietnam plan to hold their first joint army training exercise this month, a sign of deepening military ties as the two countries grapple with US tariff policies.
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam, killing dozens
Please don’t let anyone behind on that boat. There is so little air left, there is a small chance of surviving,” said one survivor.