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Syria Postpones Elections In Sweida Following Sectarian Violence

Home syria Syria Postpones Elections In Sweida Following Sectarian Violence Hundreds of people were reported killed in July in clashes in Sweida province pitting Druze fighters against Sunni Bedouin tribes and government forces. Syria’s electoral …

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida after sectarian violence

(Reuters) -Syria's first parliamentary election under its new Islamist administration, scheduled for September, will not include the southern province of Sweida and two other provinces due to security concerns, the electoral commission said on Saturday …

Syrian sectarian violence may have included war crimes, says UN

Push to recruit Kurdish minorities to security forces brings hope

Afrin, Aug. 24: Young Kurdish men, including members of religious minorities, recently signed up to join the Syrian government's General Security forces in Afrin, an area in the country's north from which Kurds were forcibly displaced years ago. …

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida and two Kurdish-held areas

Syria's first parliamentary election under the new Hayat Al Tahrir-led administration, scheduled for next month, will not include the Druze-majority province of Sweida and two Kurdish-held areas due to security concerns. The Higher Committee for People …

World must do more to help Syrians rebuild, says refugee council chief

The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council has called on the international community to provide “investment and incentive” that would help Syrians displaced by nearly 14 years of civil war to rebuild their lives. The end of the war in December last year, …

Letters: Defence of Irish Jews was excellent but let’s not mistake Israel for a ‘liberal and tolerant’ nation

We in Ireland know very well what it was like to be labelled “terrorists” or “Paddies” in the past when working or visiting abroad, so should not need to be reminded of the mistake of caricaturing Jews or anybody else. However, I find unacceptable his …

Syria delays parliamentary vote in Sweida over security concerns

DAMASCUS: Syria has postponed parliamentary elections in three provinces due to security concerns following recent sectarian violence. The Higher Committee for People’s Assembly Elections announced that voting will not proceed in Sweida, Hasaka and Raqqa …

Under ISIS- and al-Qaeda-Affiliated Rule: Syrian Massacre of Minorities Threatens to Reoccur

Funeral: Soldiers in Suwayda,photo from Alekhbariah Syria (الإخبارية السورية), a state-affiliated Syrian news outlet, (الإخبارية) The U.N. envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, warned the Security Council that the country’s transition remains fragile, with the …

Syria security forces’ push to recruit Kurds, religious minorities brings hope, skepticism

AFRIN, Syria (AP) — Young Kurdish men, including members of religious minorities, recently signed up to join the Syrian government’s General Security forces in Afrin, an area in the country’s north from which Kurds were forcibly displaced years ago. The …

Blue plaque to ‘Poet of the Troubles’

Published: Sat 23 Aug 2025, 3:33 PM A poet with Cavan roots who confronted unflinchingly the conflict in the North has been honoured with an Ulster History Circle Blue Plaque, six years after his passing. The plaque for Padraic Fiacc (1924-2019) was …

Push to recruit Kurds and religious minorities to Syrian security forces brings hope and skepticism

AFRIN, Syria (AP) — Young Kurdish men, including members of religious minorities, recently signed up to join the Syrian government’s General Security forces in Afrin, an area in the country’s north from which Kurds were forcibly displaced years ago. The …

“You became politicised. I think everybody did” - Adrian Dunbar on his Enniskillen roots and the fight for fairness in ...

As a young boy growing up in Enniskillen in the 1960s, Adrian Dunbar absorbed all manner of television programmes on BBC and ITV. “That child’s glued to the telly, as my ma used to say,” Dunbar recalls. “I used to watch everything. So, imagine the idea …

Causes, Consequences and Repercussions of the Conflict with Syria’s Druze Minority

On February 23, 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared: “We demand the complete demilitarization of southern Syria from the forces of the new regime. Likewise, we will not tolerate any threat to the Druze community in southern Syria”. In …

Are Syria and Israel about to normalize ties?

For the first time in decades, Syrian and Israeli officials held high-level face-to-face talks. Earlier this week, the US-brokered summit in Paris was attended behind closed doors by Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, Syria's Foreign …

Syria: political transition on “a knife” in the midst of military skirmishes

Geir Pedersen told ambassadors that, in Sweida, governs, where sectarian violence In July, also stimulated conflicts in the capital Damascus, the ceasefire of July 19 was subjected to pressure, but the conflict has not resumed so far. However, “we still …

Syria’s progress towards political transition offers ‘ray of hope’ for peace, stability: Pakistan

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - UNITED NATIONS, Aug 22 (APP): Despite Syria’s immense challenges, Pakistan has welcomed the progress made towards political transition, including the commitment to hold parliamentary elections in …

I spent 48 hours in a ‘troubled’ city — it’s so much more than that

What a difference a few years makes (Picture: Getty Images) When I was little, nobody went to Derry. At least, not where I come from. Growing up in Dublin in the 90s, I was the same age as the ceasefire babies, the generation born in Northern Ireland in …

America Mortgages Closes $10 Million Asset-Based Bridging Loan for Canadian Investor’s Palm Beach Mansion

Rapid funding, tailored solutions, and certainty of execution show why global investors trust America Mortgages. FL, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America Mortgages, the leading U.S. mortgage provider specializing …

Debut Novel 'The Air That We Breathe, Book One, Leicester' By Simon M. Zayas Explores Identity, Faith, & Transformation

First installment of a powerful trilogy blends the grit of a tattoo shop with the quiet reflections of a Catholic abbey. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Simon M. Zayas, a retired Roman Catholic …

IRF Roundtable Pakistan Hosts Interfaith Dialogue, Peace Concert in Karachi

The IRF Roundtable Pakistan convened its 4th meeting with diverse stakeholders in Karachi, underscoring the importance of interfaith dialogue. KARACHI, PAKISTAN, August 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable …

Congolese-American Diaspora Condemns Kenyan President Ruto’s Goma Appointment as a Threat to Peace and Sovereignty

Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE) Highlights International Law Violations and Calls for U.S. Support to Protect Peace Efforts HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Forum of Congolese …

Solid Ground Financial Celebrates Over 2,800 5-Star Google Reviews For its Payday Loan Consolidation Program

If you are in Payday Loan Debt, Contact Solid Ground Financial 1-877-785-7817 www.solidgroundfinancial.org HOLLYWOOD, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solid Ground Financial, a leading payday loan consolidation company, …

Tourist Towns Around Yellowstone Rely on International Students to Survive Record-Breaking Summer

Yellowstone’s gateway communities rely on international students to stay afloat during record-breaking summer surge. BILLINGS, MT, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Yellowstone’s gateway communities are welcoming record- …

AARP New York–Gotham Polling & Analytics Poll: Mamdani Leads in NYC Mayoral Race

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Majority Of Voters Say City Is Headed in the Wrong Direction, Affordability, Housing, and Safety Top Concerns Poll Shows Mamdani Maintains a Commanding Lead Across Most …

ClaimNotify.org Launches to Help Californians Reclaim Millions in Unclaimed Money

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ClaimNotify.org, a new online tool and educational hub for all things unclaimed assets, launched today to help Californians easily navigate the complex world of abandoned …

Why American-Made Products Cost More And Why Government Should Still Buy Them

MadeInUSA.com highlights the high cost of government-imposed burdens, such as regulations, labor, and taxes, that increase the cost of U.S.-manufactured goods. LEESBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MadeInUSA.com, a …

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Announces Appointment of Green Fee Advisory Council

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF GREEN FEE ADVISORY COUNCIL   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced the …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to East Coast and Italy

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO EAST COAST AND ITALY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2025 HONOLULU –  Governor Josh Green, M.D., and his family will travel to the East …

Florida Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Witness Retaliation Assault

A Florida man was sentenced today to six years and 10 months in prison for assaulting an individual in retaliation for testimony that the victim provided during the assailant’s trial for his involvement in a home invasion robbery scheme. “Instead of …

Gambian Man, First Non-U.S. National Convicted of Torture, Sentenced to More Than 67 Years in Prison

Michael Sang Correa, 46, was sentenced today to 810 months in prison by Senior Judge Christine M. Arguello for the District of Colorado after being convicted of one count of conspiracy to commit torture and five counts of torture. Correa’s actions included …

Decision Lens Selected for Integrated Portfolio Planning to Support Department of the Air Force PEO C3BM

Empowering the Department of the Air Force to Accelerate Capability Delivery and Counter Emerging Threats ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens is proud to announce its selection by the Department of …

Kelvin Davis Qualifies for South Fulton Mayor, Expands Initiatives to Bring About Positive Changes to the City

Davis brings fresh ideas to the race, and unlike other candidates, is focused on action, not just talk, to improve the city. SOUTH FULTON, GA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kelvin Davis, a federal enterprise architect and …

Global Leaders Unite to Stop Turkey’s Stray Animal Massacre

Emergency town hall exposes “biggest mass slaughter of dogs and cats in recorded history.” HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2024, Turkey passed the now-infamous “Massacre Law,” unleashing a campaign of mass …

August 22, 2025, Traffic Advisory

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase …

トランプ・プーチン首脳会談で市場は「平和プレミアム」が実現可能か思案

EBC Financial Groupは、アラスカでの注目度の高かった会談に進展はほとんどなく、石油、穀物、安全資産を中心に不確実性は高まっていると指摘しています。 DC, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ンカレッジでのトランプ大統領とプーチン大統領の首脳会談は大きな話題を呼びましたが、ウクライナ情勢や制裁問題に進展は見られませんでした。EBC Financial Group（EBC …

Analysis of Chicago Public Schools

$2.8 Billion Was Meant to Save Students. COVID hit. Schools shut down. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Kessler today released an analysis of Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) publicly available financial documents …

Oversight Committee Seeks DOJ Briefing on Illegal Chinese Vape Products Threatening American Consumers and Public Health

WASHINGTON – House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to investigate the influx of unregulated, illegal vapor products, primarily from China, available for sale in the United States. In a letter to U.S. …