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The Media Line: ‘A Real Cultural Reversal’: Ex-Nusra Leader Scripts Syria’s Hollywood Moment
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 5, 2025
‘A Real Cultural Reversal’: Ex-Nusra Leader Scripts Syria’s Hollywood Moment President Ahmad al-Sharaa, once known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, now backs a vast studio complex he once would have outlawed By Rizik Alabi / The Media Line [Damascus]...
UK Restores Ties with Syria… Al-Shibani to London to Reopen Embassy
Enab Baladi
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July 5, 2025
The United Kingdom has officially reestablished diplomatic relations with Syria during a visit by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Syria, where he met with Syria’s transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad...
Britain re-establishes diplomatic ties with Syria, pledges support
Xinhua News Agency
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DAMASCUS, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Syria and Britain officially renewed diplomatic relations on Saturday, marked by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to Damascus, according to official statements released by both sides. Syria's foreign...
Syria: Residential areas evacuated by rescuers amid major forest fires
Khaleej Times
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Syrian rescuers evacuated residential areas in Latakia province because of major forest fires, authorities said on Friday. Fires have spreading across large parts of Syria, particularly on the coast, for several days, with firefighters struggling...
Syria rules out foreign borrowing as central bank hails post-Assad recovery
Saudi Gazette
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July 5, 2025
DAMASCUS — The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Husariya, confirmed on Friday that Syria will not resort to borrowing from international institutions, as the country begins to emerge from years of conflict following the collapse...
Syria battles forest fires for third day as Turkey sends help
The Sun Daily
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July 5, 2025
QASTAL MA'AF: Syrian emergency workers were battling forest fires raging in the coastal province of Latakia on Saturday for a third day in tough conditions as neighbouring Turkey sent assistance. An AFP correspondent saw strong winds fanning the...
UK re-establishes diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
Gulf Today
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July 5, 2025
The UK's top diplomat David Lammy met Syria's leader Ahmed Al Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday, the Syrian presidency said, in his first visit since longtime ruler Bashar Al Assad was overthrown in December. Interim President Sharaa received Lammy...
Britain reestablishes full Syria ties as foreign secretary visits Damascus
The Times of Israel
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July 5, 2025
DAMASCUS, Syria — Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus. In 2011, Britain was...
Britain Reestablishes Full Diplomatic Relations with Syria
Breitbart
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July 5, 2025
(AFP) — Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. In 2011, Britain was among the first...
Britain Reestablishes Full Syria Ties As FM Visits Damascus
International Business Times
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July 5, 2025
Britain reestablished full diplomatic relations with Syria on Saturday, more than a decade after cutting ties, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy met the country's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. In 2011, Britain was among the first...
Syria Rejects Foreign Debt, Eyes Economic Revival
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Abdul Qader Husariya, the head of the Central Bank of Syria, announced on Friday that the nation has no plans to seek financial assistance from outside sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external...
Wildfires rage in Syria for 3rd day, with conditions made worse by unexploded munitions
The Times of Israel
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July 5, 2025
QASTAL MA‘AF, Syria — Syrian emergency workers were battling forest fires raging in the coastal province of Latakia on Saturday for a third day in tough conditions as neighboring Turkey sent assistance. An AFP correspondent saw strong winds...
UK re-establishing full Syria ties, FM Lammy says during visit
Dawn
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July 5, 2025
The United Kingdom is re-establishing full ties with Syria following the toppling of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December, foreign minister David Lammy said during a visit to Damascus on Saturday. “After over a decade of conflict, there is...
Syria isn't going to borrow from the International Monetary Fund or World Bank
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) The head of Syria’s central bank, Abdul Qader Husariya, has announced that the country has no plans to take on debt from external sources. “Syria, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, will not resort to external debt, nor will there be...
Syria Rejects External Debt After Economic Breakthrough
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria's Central Bank Governor Abdul Qader Husariya delivered a decisive blow to traditional borrowing models Friday, announcing the nation will completely reject external financing under new leadership. "Syria, by order of President Ahmad...
British FM meets Syrian president in Damascus
Business Recorder
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July 5, 2025
DAMASCUS: The UK’s top diplomat David Lammy met Syria’s leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus on Saturday, the Syrian presidency said, in his first visit since longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in December. Interim President Sharaa...
Tourists return to Syria, but beds are short
Ynet
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July 5, 2025
As Syria prepares for its first real tourism season in over a decade, existing hotels are already filled to capacity. Visitors include not only investors who see economic opportunities in Syria and have arrived to explore business ventures, but...
Syria Is Gaining Status As The New "land Of Opportunity" In The Middle East
Charter 97
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The conditions for the beginning of the process of economic reconstruction have arisen. "I love you too much. Yes, too much - that's why we give so much," is how Donald Trump showered praise on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit...
Central Bank Governor: Syria will not borrow from foreign countries amid unprecedented banking openness
Zaman Al Wsl
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July 4, 2025
The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria Abdul Qadir al-Hasriya confirmed that his country will not resort to external borrowing, stressing that this decision comes under the direct guidance of President Ahmad al-Shara'a, as part of a national...
Over 31,000 Jordanian trucks enter Syria in seven months
North Press Agency
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July 5, 2025
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – The Jordanian General Customs Department announced that approximately 31,434 Jordanian trucks entered Syria between Dec. 16, 2023, and July 2, 2025, according to data reported by al-Mamlaka TV. The construction...