Crime & Justice Beirut-Damascus highway munitions truck incident ignites anger against Hizbullah 2023-08-11 Calls for Hizbullah's disarmament intensified after a truck loaded with the party's weapons overturned in the mountain town of Kahale. Politics 2023-08-10 Cash-strapped Syrian regime hawks national airport to Iran-linked front company Syria is allowing Iran to acquire a large stake in Damascus International Airport that will give the Islamic Republic leverage and shows the regime is broke, dissidents say. Crime & Justice 2023-08-09 Dark era of Iranian media palpable on country's National Journalists' Day On a day intended to honor journalists, members of the Iranian media said they have never felt such pessimism about their profession. Politics 2023-08-07 US bars 14 Iraqi banks in crackdown on Iran dollar trade The US ban on dollar transactions is part of a broader effort to prevent Iran from depleting Iraq's dollar currency reserves and evading sanctions. Crime & Justice 2023-08-04 Syrian Democratic Forces pursue ISIS remnants in north, east Syria With information obtained from civilian tipsters and backing from the international coalition, the SDF continues its hunt for ISIS remnants. Crime & Justice 2023-08-04 Syrian 'shabiha' militia suspect arrested in Germany, accused of war crimes Arrest of suspected pro-regime militiaman accused of helping to crush dissent in Syria is part of an international effort to ensure war criminals face justice. Will the Wagner Group mutiny impact Russia's Syria agenda? Yes, it will weaken Russia's position in Syria Maybe, but the fallout is still uncertain No, Russia's presence will not be diminished I don't know Results Spotlight Syrian regime stalls on refugee return despite normalisation Arab countries must hold off on full normalisation with Syria until the refugee repatriation issue is properly addressed, activists say. Terrorism 2023-08-03 UK recognises ISIS 'acts of genocide' against Yazidis The announcement came ahead of events marking the ninth anniversary of atrocities ISIS committed against the minority group in Iraq. Security 2023-08-02 Iran's 'absurd' Gulf naval alliance fails to gain traction Iran is the main source of insecurity in the Gulf, seizing tankers and attacking civilian ships on a regular basis, and now it wants to lead an effort to 'protect' the region. Refugees 2023-08-01 Syrian regime stalls on refugee return despite normalisation Arab countries must hold off on full normalisation with Syria until the refugee repatriation issue is properly addressed, activists say. Crime & Justice 2023-07-31 Iraq grapples with burgeoning illicit drug crisis Iraq has seen a spike in drug abuse among its own population, sparking rehabilitation efforts and a crackdown on cross-border traffickers. Analysis 2023-07-28 Russia fails to deliver Su-35s to Iran, triggering speculation over health of alliance Amid the commotion surrounding the delivery of Su-35s, it became clear in July that the long-awaited fighters would not arrive, with neither government offering an explanation. Human Rights 2023-07-28 Who ordered the return of Iran's morality police? No one really knows The regime has brought back the 'morality police', but with an eye on upcoming elections, officials are distancing themselves from the decision. Follow Diyaruna on Social Media Subscribe to Diyaruna's newsletter Submit We send updates twice a week with the latest news and features Economy 2023-07-27 Iraq's Grand al-Faw Port has game-changing potential, despite delays Though it has been beset by delays, construction at the Gulf port, which has the potential to boost Iraq's economy, is steadily progressing. Terrorism 2023-07-27 Iraq nabs suspect in ISIS Camp Speicher massacre of 2014 Iraq continues to pursue justice for victims of the massacre of 1,700 cadets at Tikrit Air Academy and accountability for the perpetrators. Security 2023-07-21 Captagon factory bust comes as Iraq tightens down on drug gangs The discovery of a pill factory in al-Muthanna comes as Iraqi forces conduct an intelligence-based, inter-agency crackdown on drug trafficking. Most Viewed Dubious dealings: Lebanese drug lord partners with Syrian regime, Hizbullah Iraq's Grand al-Faw Port has game-changing potential, despite delays Beirut-Damascus highway munitions truck incident ignites anger against Hizbullah Most Commented Deprivation and despair in Damascus, world's 'least livable city' Al-Tanf base in Syria stymies plans of Russia, Iran to control key border area US strikes IRGC facilities in Syria in response to deadly drone attack Security 2023-07-20 US condemns 'unsafe' Russian flying over Syria The latest incident represents 'a new level of unsafe and unprofessional actions by Russian aircraft operating in Syria', US commander says. Human Rights 2023-07-18 Syria, Russia deliberately bombed Syria displacement camps, rights group says A series of deliberate attacks on displacement camps was a tactic deployed by the Syrian regime and its allies as a strategy of war, report says. Crime & Justice 2023-07-18 Iran-Russia escalation against US forces in Syria expected to have little impact Leaked intelligence reports show Iran is planning to escalate its attacks on US forces, in concert with Russia, via a joint co-ordination centre. Health 2023-07-14 Hizbullah floods Lebanon with smuggled, nonstandard medications from Iran, Syria Pharmacists say many medicines sold in Hizbullah dominated areas are not authorised by the health ministry and may pose a health risk. Politics 2023-07-12 Fate of leaderless Russian mercenaries in Syria remains murky With the Wagner Group leader out of sight and a Russian military leadership shakeup in the offing, the group faces an uncertain fate in Syria. Economy 2023-07-12 Iraq's 'Development Road' project opens new economic horizons From its starting point at al-Faw port on the Arabian Gulf, the proposed road and parallel railway line would serve as a regional transport hub. Terrorism 2023-07-11 ISIS remnants on back foot in former northern Iraq stronghold In the heartland of ISIS's former 'caliphate' in northern Iraq, the Counter-Terrorism Service has been keeping pressure on the group's last holdouts. Security 2023-07-10 US air strikes kill ISIS leader in Syria despite Russian obstruction The strike that killed an ISIS leader was conducted by the same MQ-9 Reaper drones that Russian aircraft had harassed earlier the same day. Crime & Justice 2023-07-04 Illegal drugs proliferate in Syria's Deir Ezzor Tribal leaders are working to stop the spread of illegal drugs, which many in the eastern province blame primarily on Iran-backed militias. Human Rights 2023-07-03 Fate of Syria's disappeared will be focus of new UN body's probe The new entity will 'clarify the fate and whereabouts of all missing persons' and provide 'adequate support' to victims, survivors and families. Security 2023-06-29 Civilians, children killed in Russian, Syrian regime air strikes More than a dozen civilians, including children, have been killed in a volley of Russian and Syrian strikes this week on Syria's last opposition bastion. Society 2023-06-27 Some 6,000 Iraqi artefacts returned from UK after a century Artefacts and antiquities that had been at the British Museum for a century are being prepared for display at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad. Crime & Justice 2023-06-23 Many Lebanese point to Hizbullah for scourge of drug addiction Addiction is prevalent in Lebanon and many say Hizbullah is responsible, given its huge role in smuggling and selling illegal drugs. Human Rights 2023-06-22 Shipwrecked Syrians chose risky immigration over fear under al-Assad Driven out of their homeland by oppression and lack of opportunity, Syrians from the southern province of Daraa have paid a heavy price. Security 2023-06-21 US deploys F-22 Raptors in Syria in response to 'unsafe' Russian activity The deployment is a show of US support and capability in the wake of increasingly unsafe and unprofessional behaviour by Russian aircraft.
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Deprivation and despair in Damascus, world's 'least livable city'
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US strikes IRGC facilities in Syria in response to deadly drone attack