Qatar Airways is expanding its presence in Syria with the launch of flights to Aleppo starting August 10, 2025. This follows the airline’s return to Damascus earlier in the year. The new route will operate three times a week, increasing to four in September, signaling Qatar’s gradual re-entry into Syria’s airspace and regional travel market.
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Hundreds of thousands of people attended protests in Rome last month hailed as a show of strength against Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government, but Italy's divided opposition is struggling to make an impact. Five Star threw its weight behind a large protest in Rome last month against rearmament, an issue that Lazar noted "poses a challenge to Giorgia Meloni" in a country with a long tradition of peace movements.
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House Republicans are urging seven US universities to sever ties with the China Scholarship Council, citing concerns that the program facilitates technology theft for the Chinese government. Lawmakers view the CSC as a national security threat, alleging it supports China's military and scientific advancement through academic partnerships. Some universities have already begun to disengage from the program amid growing scrutiny.
Joe Bennett, son of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, spoke about his parents' arrest in Iran. The couple were arrested on espionage charges. Bennett insists his parents are innocent tourists. He last spoke to them on January 3. The family received one letter from his mother. The UK government evacuated its embassy staff after bombing near Evin prison.
Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, is in controversy. An old social media post showing him disrespecting a Christopher Columbus statue has resurfaced. Italian Americans are offended by Mamdani's post. They feel it disrespects their community and heritage. Angelo Vivolo of the Columbus Heritage Coalition opposes Mamdani. Mamdani had previously defeated Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primaries.
Sergey Lavrov cautioned the US, South Korea, and Japan against forming a security alliance targeting North Korea during his visit. Kim Jong Un pledged unwavering support for Russia's actions in Ukraine, mirroring their aligned strategic views. Lavrov advocated for stronger cooperation amidst growing concerns over North Korea's military advancements and potential technology transfers from Russia.
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Donald Trump dismissed renewed interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case, deeming it "pretty boring stuff" and expressing confusion over his supporters' focus. Despite government findings, many in the MAGA movement remain unsatisfied, fueling conspiracy theories about high-profile figures connected to Epstein's alleged sex trafficking network.