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Air Connectivity: SUNDAIR launched the first nonstop Berlin–Damascus flights since 2011, with twice-weekly service starting Aug. 15 under a new Germany–Syria air deal; Trade & Investment: Syria and Turkey discussed port operations and free-zone development in Mersin, aiming to attract investors and boost bilateral trade; Finance & Compliance: Nigeria’s SEC ordered capital market firms to suspend dealings tied to North Korea and Iran, tightening correspondent banking and transaction rules; Regional Security: Turkey’s ambassador to Damascus said key threats along the Turkish-Syrian border—smuggling, drugs, uncontrolled migration and terrorism—“suddenly disappeared” after Syria’s new administration took office; Energy Routes: A report says Iran is seeking “de facto control” over Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, pushing Washington and Gulf states toward alternative export routes via refineries and overland pipelines.

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Aug. 3, 2026

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SEC Directs Capital Market Operators to Terminate Business, Banking Ties with Iran, North Korea

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This Day

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Owned By	Nduka Obaigbena
Year Founded	1995
Website	www.thisdaylive.com
Domain Registration Year	2009
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Publication Location	Nigeria, Apapa
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2 hours ago

World CNN What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country

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Yahoo News

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Yahoo, Inc.
Year Founded	1996
Website	https://news.yahoo.com/
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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What the death sentence for former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad tells us about the future of the country

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KWWL - Iowa

Indeterminate

Owned By	Byron Allen through Allen Media Broadcasting
Year Founded	1953
Website	www.kwwl.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Iowa, Waterloo
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Egypt may join Mecca Pact, pledges continued Gaza support and plans Syria visit: Erdogan

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TRT World

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Turkish Government through Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
Year Founded	2015
Website	https://www.trtworld.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Turkey, Istanbul
Owner Country	Turkey

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7 hours ago

Passenger flight service between Moscow, Damascus back after 18-month pause

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TASS

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Owned By	Russian Government
Year Founded	1904
Website	tass.ru
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Russia, Moscow
Owner Country	Russia

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10 hours ago

SUNDAIR launches first direct Berlin–Damascus flights since 2011

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Aviation24.be

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Owned By	Bart Noëth
Year Founded	2001
Website	https://www.aviation24.be/
Domain Registration Year	2017
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Belgium, Hofstade
Owner Country	Belgium

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Aug. 15, 2026

Syria, Turkey discuss port operations, free zone development

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North Press Agency

Center-left

Owned By	Potomac Media Production, LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://npasyria.com/en/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Damascus
Owner Country	United States

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Aug. 15, 2026

Syria, Iraq form committees to review ISIS detainee cases

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North Press Agency

Center-left

Owned By	Potomac Media Production, LLC
Year Founded	2019
Website	https://npasyria.com/en/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Damascus
Owner Country	United States

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