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Syrian Energy Minister to visit Iraq for talks on Kirkuk–Baniyas pipeline revival
Shafaq News
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2025-08-09T06:18:09+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus Syrian Energy Minister Mohammed al-Bashir will visit Iraq soon to discuss plans for rehabilitating the oil pipeline linking Kirkuk in northern Iraq to Syria’s...
World Bank okays $650m loan to help Turkey manage disasters and revive economy
The National News
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The World Bank has approved a $650 million disaster management loan for Turkey, a key step to help the country revive its economy. The loan facility will support the Istanbul Resilience Project, a long-term programme introduced last year and...
Once a symbol of Palestinian identity, a Syrian city struggles to rise again
Los Angeles Times
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August 9, 2025
YARMOUK, Syria — On a ferociously hot summer morning, the inspectors stepped gingerly through an alley and cast a critical eye at the war-withered buildings in this sprawling Palestinian refugee camp on the edge of Damascus. The alley was typical...
Syria Becomes Focal Point in Turkey’s Middle East Strategy
To Vima
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August 8, 2025
Turkey is steadily expanding its influence in Syria, targeting Kurdish forces while positioning itself alongside Gulf states and the United States in the country’s reconstruction. Stability in Syria is increasingly seen as a cornerstone for the...
Syria inks infrastructure, real estate deals worth $14b
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Damascus 09 August, 2025, 00:17 Syria held a signing ceremony on Wednesday for agreements worth more than $14 billion, including investments in Damascus airport and other transport and real estate projects, state media...
Cate Blanchett Net Worth 2025: Inside the Untouchable Queen of Drama’s Financial Empire
Finance Monthly
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August 8, 2025
Few actresses have commanded the screen with as much grace, versatility, and power as Cate Blanchett—a true icon whose $95 million net worth reflects decades of unforgettable performances. Cate Blanchett’s career reads like a masterclass in acting...
Syrian–Turkish Economic Agreements Deepen Strategic Partnership Between the Two Countries
SANA
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August 8, 2025
Ankara, SANA-A high-level Syrian economic delegation led by Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar visited Ankara from August 4 to 7. Understandings That Lay the Groundwork for a Sustainable Partnership The visit explored...
Navigating Privacy Gaps and New Legal Requirements for Companies Processing Genetic Data
JD Supra - California
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August 8, 2025
Interest in genetic data is on the rise, driven by the growth of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and its value for AI in drug development and personalized medicine. Historically, gaps in privacy laws have sometimes left sensitive health...
Syria signs $14 billion in investment deals
Semafor
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Syria signed $14 billion worth of investment deals on Thursday, primarily with Gulf investors, to help revive the country’s economy. Qatari firms continue to benefit from the country’s longtime support for Syria’s rebels, with UCC Holding —...
Syrian-U.S. “SYNC’25 II” conference… Step to boost the global tech industry
SANA
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August 8, 2025
Damascus, SANA-Syrian-American entrepreneurs and engineers from Silicon Valley, California, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Technology, organized the “SYNC’25 II” conference on Friday to advance the global tech industry....
Energy Minister: Restructuring Syria’s Energy Sector and Establishing Holding Companies to Boost Production
SANA
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August 8, 2025
Damascus, SANA-Minister of Energy, Engineer Mohammad al-Bashir, affirmed that intensive efforts are underway to restructure Syria’s energy sector and launch holding companies to enhance production and develop infrastructure, in a way that meets...
Syria, a large-scale investment of 4 billion dollars for Damascus airport
AvioNews
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August 8, 2025
An international consortium led by Qatar's UCC Holding has secured the redevelopment and expansion of the airport, a project aimed at revitalizing the economy and global connectivity. 90,000 jobs are expected to be created Syria has recently...
Bulletin: Israel Demolishes Palestinian School under Construction; Egypt Launches Bachelor’s Programme in Banking Sciences
Al-Fanar Media
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August 7, 2025
More Dangerous than Bullets and Missiles Once, our greatest fears centred on nuclear threats, on the possibility of targeting nuclear facilities or the outbreak of war between two nuclear-armed neighbours. We imagined the moment someone might...
Syria Establishes Muay Thai Federation
Enab Baladi
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August 8, 2025
Enab Baladi – Lama Diab Syria’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Mohammed Sameh Hamedh, issued a decision to separate Muay Thai from the Kickboxing Federation and establish an independent federation for the sport, aiming to enhance its autonomy and...
Faith and finances: Religious tourism fuels Iraq’s economy
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News In a country still recovering from decades of war, religious tourism has quietly grown into one of Iraq’s most consistent and resilient economic sectors. Each year, millions of pilgrims travel across borders and provinces to visit...
Turkey’s big energy gamble in post-Assad Syria
Middle East Monitor
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August 8, 2025
Turkey has aspired to become regional energy hub and corridor for last two decades. The recent political upheaval that witnessed the toppling of Bashar al-Assad’s government from the country has opened the door for Turkey to realise its old...
Ferocity of recent killings in Syria reveals country’s fragility
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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Bedouin residents of Sweida join an evacuation convoy organized by the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, while Druze militants secure the area. (Lorenzo Tugnoli/The Washington Post) SWEIDA, Syria - Charred bodies sat in an awful heap on a city sidewalk....
China blocks US move to legitimize Syria’s Al-Sharaa — What’s Next?
Al Bawaba
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ALBAWABA - Western diplomatic sources say that China is strongly against the US's efforts to get the UN Security Council to pass a resolution lifting sanctions against Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. China's possible veto could stop the plan in...
Whitefish Theatre Company Announces Upcoming Season, Including Spring Production of “Little Shop of Horrors”
Flathead Beacon - Montana
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August 8, 2025
Earlier this month the Whitefish Theatre Company announced the lineup for its 2025 through 2026 season, which kicks off in late September. The community theatre group plans on featuring a blend of mainstage productions, live music, and black...
Spend, kill, earn: Senator Graham’s business
Strategic Culture
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August 8, 2025
Graham’s story is one of systematic and legalized corruption: a man who has turned his Senate seat into a conduit for his own personal gain. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su For a fistful of dollars...