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A series of explosive devices blew up near a hotel where Emmanuel Macron is currently staying in Damascus, according to a security source. The reasons behind the explosions in the Syrian capital are currently unknown. The French president landed in Syria on Monday, in the first visit to Damascus by…

DAMASCUS, July 7 (Reuters) - Two bombs exploded near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night, but his office said he did not hear the explosions and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards on Tuesday. Syrian authorities said 18 people were wounded…

The honour to the American actor, director and producer will be awarded during the upcoming 83rd Venice International Film Festival. WEBWIRE – Monday, July 6, 2026 Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement The Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 83 rd Venice International Film Festival of La Biennale di Venezia…

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump having a handshake before their press conference following a meeting at his Mar-a-lago residence in Florida United States President Donald Trump will hold separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the North Atlantic…

Issued on: 05/07/2026 - 09:56 Modified: 06/07/2026 - 04:47 1 min Reading time Turkish police officers walk in front of protestors during an anti-NATO demonstration in Istanbul, ahead of a NATO summit, on July 5, 2026. © AFP, Yasin Akgul US ​President ​Donald Trump will meet with ​Ukrainian ‌President ⁠Volodymyr…

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Damascus cafe terror attack The Syrian Ministry of Interior has disclosed the details of a terrorist bombing that targeted a cafe on Al-Nasr Street, near the Palace of Justice in central Damascus, resulting in multiple casualties. According to a ministry statement, “a terrorist bombing occurred at approximately 3:00 PM on…

A gavel. Credit: MiamiAccidentLawyer/Pixabay. (July 3, 2026 / JNS) Antoine Kassis, a Lebanese-Syrian national, was sentenced on Thursday to 20 years in prison for conspiring to support Colombia’s National Liberation Army, a U.S.-designated terror group, and 30 years for narco-terrorism conspiracy, the U.S. Justice Department said. The 59-year-old will serve…

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Syria’s Ministry of Health says at least nine killed and 20 others wounded after blast rips through busy cafe. An explosion at a cafe in central Damascus has killed at least nine people and injured 20 others, according to Syria’s Ministry of Health. The explosion was reported at around 3:24pm…