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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad faces a death sentence delivered in absentia by a Syrian court.
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Newsylist includes a story here only after at least four independent sources support it and its brief passes the verification check. The qualifying coverage spans 2 news categories, from Jun 28, 2026 through Aug 13, 2026.
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Thousands Of Trucks Haul Iraq’s Oil Through Syria In Sign Of Hormuz Legacy
Iraq is utilizing thousands of trucks to move oil through Syria as regional hostilities disrupt traditional shipping routes.
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Chevron and Iraq seek to bypass Strait of Hormuz with Syria pipeline
Chevron and Iraq are pursuing a pipeline through Syria to create a strategic alternative to shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Scoop: Trump tells Netanyahu to move forces out of Syria and Lebanon
Diplomatic pressure mounts as reports indicate a call from Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the presence of Israeli forces in Syria and Lebanon.
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6,000-year-old infant from ancient Mesopotamia shows one of the world's oldest signs of child abuse
Archaeologists in Syria have uncovered a 6,000-year-old infant with broken ribs, suggesting one of the earliest documented instances of child abuse.
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Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-President Assad
Syria's new parliament has convened for its first session following the overthrow of former President Assad.
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Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria
Explosions in Damascus have wounded 18 people and struck near the hotel housing French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Syria.
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Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, marking the first visit by a major Western leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad.
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Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
An Austrian court has issued a historic conviction against a former Syrian intelligence chief for the torture of pro-democracy protesters.
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After America’s 250th, Trump will test how far he can push NATO allies
President Trump heads to a NATO summit amidst tension with allies and scheduled meetings with world leaders.
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Explosion heard in Syria’s capital Damascus: state media
A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in Damascus has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.
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Israeli troops face resistance from residents as they push into a town in Syria
Israeli troops face resistance in Syria town
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Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel
President Trump is urging Syria to confront Hezbollah, sparking instability and alarm across Lebanon and Israel.