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Damascus tonight Video: Amr Abdullah Dalsh

Damascus tonight Video: Amr Abdullah Dalsh

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BREAKING - Israeli strike reported on a residential building in Beirut’s Cola neighborhood. Probably the deepest strike into the city in decades, and is well outside Beirut’s southern suburbs. (Video shared online)

BREAKING - Israeli strike reported on a residential building in Beirut’s Cola neighborhood. Probably the deepest strike into the city in decades, and is well outside Beirut’s southern suburbs. (Video shared online)

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I visited a massive Syrian captagon production & export facility. It’s a short drive from Damascus, the seat of power of the Assad family which long denied any links to the billion-dollar narcotics trade. Inside: a periodic table of chemicals and thousands of pills concealed in voltage stabilizers, fruit, decorative pebbles and furniture. They were ready for export I also heard from the former owner and found signs of who may have been behind it… 🧵 READ:

I visited a massive Syrian captagon production & export facility. It’s a short drive from Damascus, the seat of power of the Assad family which long denied any links to the billion-dollar narcotics trade. Inside: a periodic table of chemicals and thousands of pills concealed in voltage stabilizers, fruit, decorative pebbles and furniture. They were ready for export I also heard from the former owner and found signs of who may have been behind it… 🧵 READ:

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Beirut tonight: 1000s of people displaced by Israeli airstrikes & spending the night in the streets. “We’re just out for a spin, we’ll be home soon” a woman tells me, steely-eyed. Men roll out mats. Elderly try to get comfy on the ground. Children play, as they always do.

Beirut tonight: 1000s of people displaced by Israeli airstrikes & spending the night in the streets. “We’re just out for a spin, we’ll be home soon” a woman tells me, steely-eyed. Men roll out mats. Elderly try to get comfy on the ground. Children play, as they always do.

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I spent a month looking at how Syria’s economy — and power — is being reorganized after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over, traveling to Idlib, Hassia and Damascus to speak with key business leaders and officials. It’s a tale of two Syrias 🧵

I spent a month looking at how Syria’s economy — and power — is being reorganized after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over, traveling to Idlib, Hassia and Damascus to speak with key business leaders and officials. It’s a tale of two Syrias 🧵

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The US flag flies in Damascus again. Special envoy Thomas Barrack raised it at the U.S. residency alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

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The US flag flies in Damascus again. Special envoy Thomas Barrack raised it at the U.S. residency alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

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Damascus’ grand Hamidiya Souk today — and the magnificent Umayyad Mosque. Thousands of rebels and civilians visiting as some shops reopen. They are going to need a helluvalot of green paint to redo all those Syrian flags!

Damascus’ grand Hamidiya Souk today — and the magnificent Umayyad Mosque. Thousands of rebels and civilians visiting as some shops reopen. They are going to need a helluvalot of green paint to redo all those Syrian flags!

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. Caroline Rose, whose organisation New Lines Institute tracks all publicly recorded captagon seizures and lab raids, said the site our team visited appeared to be one of the biggest captagon labs that has been found. "It’s very possible that it's the biggest one that existed in regime-held Syria," she said. Syrian businessman Fares Al-Tout said his family had owned the factory before Syria's civil war, when it was built to produce potato chips branded Captain Korn. He said it was seized in 2018 by a businessman close to Maher, Amer al-Khiti. "They flipped it from the production of food to the production of captagon that killed Syria's children in support of the Fourth Division," Tout told Reuters. The U.S imposed sanctions on Khiti in 2020 over his ties to the Assad regime. Britain imposed sanctions on him in 2023, saying he "operates and controls multiple businesses in Syria which facilitate the production and smuggling of drugs, including captagon." Khiti could not immediately be reached for comment. On the scene, I found electoral pamphlets for Syria's peoples assembly lying on the floor with Khiti listed as one of the candidates, as well as separate electoral cards with just his name on them.

. Caroline Rose, whose organisation New Lines Institute tracks all publicly recorded captagon seizures and lab raids, said the site our team visited appeared to be one of the biggest captagon labs that has been found. "It’s very possible that it's the biggest one that existed in regime-held Syria," she said. Syrian businessman Fares Al-Tout said his family had owned the factory before Syria's civil war, when it was built to produce potato chips branded Captain Korn. He said it was seized in 2018 by a businessman close to Maher, Amer al-Khiti. "They flipped it from the production of food to the production of captagon that killed Syria's children in support of the Fourth Division," Tout told Reuters. The U.S imposed sanctions on Khiti in 2020 over his ties to the Assad regime. Britain imposed sanctions on him in 2023, saying he "operates and controls multiple businesses in Syria which facilitate the production and smuggling of drugs, including captagon." Khiti could not immediately be reached for comment. On the scene, I found electoral pamphlets for Syria's peoples assembly lying on the floor with Khiti listed as one of the candidates, as well as separate electoral cards with just his name on them.

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5 years ago, Lebanese fed up with the failures of civil war-era rulers raged onto the streets to demand change. The Beirut square that hosted the biggest rallies — where a generation briefly found, then lost their hope — is now home to displaced people fleeing the latest war 🇱🇧

5 years ago, Lebanese fed up with the failures of civil war-era rulers raged onto the streets to demand change. The Beirut square that hosted the biggest rallies — where a generation briefly found, then lost their hope — is now home to displaced people fleeing the latest war 🇱🇧

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Celebrations in Beirut’s Martyrs Square after veteran diplomat & ICJ president Nawaf Salam was tasked with forming a new Lebanese government, in a stunning shift. People displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war were still sheltering here just over a month back. Supporters of Salam hope he and new president Joseph Aoun will usher in a period of accountability and prosperity and rebuild the country. The appointment of both, just days apart, is also a historic sign of the erosion of the dominance of Hezbollah, which criticized Salam’s appointment. Video from someone there.

Celebrations in Beirut’s Martyrs Square after veteran diplomat & ICJ president Nawaf Salam was tasked with forming a new Lebanese government, in a stunning shift. People displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war were still sheltering here just over a month back. Supporters of Salam hope he and new president Joseph Aoun will usher in a period of accountability and prosperity and rebuild the country. The appointment of both, just days apart, is also a historic sign of the erosion of the dominance of Hezbollah, which criticized Salam’s appointment. Video from someone there.

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Fighters still celebrating in central Damascus. Most shops remain closed. Police arrived from Idlib & deployed at main junctions. Saw a bread line, people gingerly coming out to see their city cast in a new light. No more mass looting after lots in hours after regime fell.

Fighters still celebrating in central Damascus. Most shops remain closed. Police arrived from Idlib & deployed at main junctions. Saw a bread line, people gingerly coming out to see their city cast in a new light. No more mass looting after lots in hours after regime fell.

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But Chaoui’s pharma import business is struggling due to new competition and shifting regulations. “We’re not really selling,” she said. Meanwhile, Idlib's Reva Pharma now works double shifts to meet new nationwide demand and has hired more than 100 agents to market goods across the country. Assad’s fall has “been a qualitative leap for our development," said sales manager Mustafa Dugheim. "The domestic market is huge now."

But Chaoui’s pharma import business is struggling due to new competition and shifting regulations. “We’re not really selling,” she said. Meanwhile, Idlib's Reva Pharma now works double shifts to meet new nationwide demand and has hired more than 100 agents to market goods across the country. Assad’s fall has “been a qualitative leap for our development," said sales manager Mustafa Dugheim. "The domestic market is huge now."

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BREAKING — Blast heard, fire and smoke rising from hotel on Dubai’s Palm Video below sent to me by contact there.

BREAKING — Blast heard, fire and smoke rising from hotel on Dubai’s Palm Video below sent to me by contact there.

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First reported by Raya Jalabi | رايه الجلبي & Sarah Dadouch | سارة دعدوش in the FT — here’s my full interview with the young new de-facto governor of Damascus. UAE-raised and speaking in near-perfect English, he outlines how Syria’s Islamist rebels plan to raise wages, improve services and remake a state that is in “ruins, ruins, ruins.” And READ this on the remarkable transition that is unfolding unfolding: More in the next tweet 🧵

First reported by Raya Jalabi | رايه الجلبي & Sarah Dadouch | سارة دعدوش in the FT — here’s my full interview with the young new de-facto governor of Damascus. UAE-raised and speaking in near-perfect English, he outlines how Syria’s Islamist rebels plan to raise wages, improve services and remake a state that is in “ruins, ruins, ruins.” And READ this on the remarkable transition that is unfolding unfolding: More in the next tweet 🧵

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Syria’s Ahmed Sharaa — formerly Abu Mohammed Golani — says Syrians should celebrate their revolution without firing weapons and then work to build the country. Massive turnout expected at Friday prayers Note he has gone full civilian for the first time in a public address, replacing tactical gear with shirt and vest.

Syria’s Ahmed Sharaa — formerly Abu Mohammed Golani — says Syrians should celebrate their revolution without firing weapons and then work to build the country. Massive turnout expected at Friday prayers Note he has gone full civilian for the first time in a public address, replacing tactical gear with shirt and vest.

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I visited a massive Syrian captagon production & export facility. It’s a short drive from Damascus, the seat of power of the Assad family which long denied any links to the billion-dollar narcotics trade. Inside: a periodic table of chemicals and thousands of pills concealed in voltage stabilizers, fruit, decorative pebbles and furniture. They were ready for export I also heard from the former owner and found signs of who may have been behind it… 🧵 READ:

I visited a massive Syrian captagon production & export facility. It’s a short drive from Damascus, the seat of power of the Assad family which long denied any links to the billion-dollar narcotics trade. Inside: a periodic table of chemicals and thousands of pills concealed in voltage stabilizers, fruit, decorative pebbles and furniture. They were ready for export I also heard from the former owner and found signs of who may have been behind it… 🧵 READ:

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NEW — Syrian rebel leader Jolani urges Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani to prevent the deployment of Iran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces to Syria. Striking a calm tone,he also says the Syrian revolutionary forces want strategic and economic ties with Iraq.

NEW — Syrian rebel leader Jolani urges Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani to prevent the deployment of Iran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces to Syria. Striking a calm tone,he also says the Syrian revolutionary forces want strategic and economic ties with Iraq.

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From Idlib to Davos From HTS shadow figure Zeid Al-Attar to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani The main points from the new Syrian administration’s first real pitch on the international stage: — Syria is back to its people — Finally we have our freedom — “We will not look at the past, look at the future” — “We promise our people this misery wil not be repeated again.” — Reject the idea of minorities and sectarian divisions imposed on Syrians by Assad regime, the Syrian people are one and everyone will have a place — Role of women guaranteed, see appointment of Maysaa Sabreen as central bank governor — Sanctions must be removed, inherited this from Assad along with all the problems — Models for Syria: Singapore, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Geneva

From Idlib to Davos From HTS shadow figure Zeid Al-Attar to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani The main points from the new Syrian administration’s first real pitch on the international stage: — Syria is back to its people — Finally we have our freedom — “We will not look at the past, look at the future” — “We promise our people this misery wil not be repeated again.” — Reject the idea of minorities and sectarian divisions imposed on Syrians by Assad regime, the Syrian people are one and everyone will have a place — Role of women guaranteed, see appointment of Maysaa Sabreen as central bank governor — Sanctions must be removed, inherited this from Assad along with all the problems — Models for Syria: Singapore, Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Geneva

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I spent a month looking at how Syria’s economy — and power — is being reorganized after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over, traveling to Idlib, Hassia and Damascus to speak with key business leaders and officials. It’s a tale of two Syrias 🧵

I spent a month looking at how Syria’s economy — and power — is being reorganized after Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over, traveling to Idlib, Hassia and Damascus to speak with key business leaders and officials. It’s a tale of two Syrias 🧵

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Beautiful Sunday mass in Damascus a week after Assad was toppled. It was an early test of assurances by Syria’s new Sunni Muslim rulers that the rights of minorities will be protected. Some worshipers said they feared the unknown. Others express cautious optimism. READ:

Beautiful Sunday mass in Damascus a week after Assad was toppled. It was an early test of assurances by Syria’s new Sunni Muslim rulers that the rights of minorities will be protected. Some worshipers said they feared the unknown. Others express cautious optimism. READ:

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The US flag flies in Damascus again. Special envoy Thomas Barrack raised it at the U.S. residency alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

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The US flag flies in Damascus again. Special envoy Thomas Barrack raised it at the U.S. residency alongside Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani.

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Damascus’ grand Hamidiya Souk today — and the magnificent Umayyad Mosque. Thousands of rebels and civilians visiting as some shops reopen. They are going to need a helluvalot of green paint to redo all those Syrian flags!

Damascus’ grand Hamidiya Souk today — and the magnificent Umayyad Mosque. Thousands of rebels and civilians visiting as some shops reopen. They are going to need a helluvalot of green paint to redo all those Syrian flags!

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An Israeli strike killed three journalists/media workers in Lebanon’s Hasbaya — two with Al Mayadeen and one with Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV. Reports more than a dozen journalists were there. Clear press markings. Lebanon’s New TV correspondent covered in dust shows destruction⬇️

An Israeli strike killed three journalists/media workers in Lebanon’s Hasbaya — two with Al Mayadeen and one with Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV. Reports more than a dozen journalists were there. Clear press markings. Lebanon’s New TV correspondent covered in dust shows destruction⬇️

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. Caroline Rose, whose organisation New Lines Institute tracks all publicly recorded captagon seizures and lab raids, said the site our team visited appeared to be one of the biggest captagon labs that has been found. "It’s very possible that it's the biggest one that existed in regime-held Syria," she said. Syrian businessman Fares Al-Tout said his family had owned the factory before Syria's civil war, when it was built to produce potato chips branded Captain Korn. He said it was seized in 2018 by a businessman close to Maher, Amer al-Khiti. "They flipped it from the production of food to the production of captagon that killed Syria's children in support of the Fourth Division," Tout told Reuters. The U.S imposed sanctions on Khiti in 2020 over his ties to the Assad regime. Britain imposed sanctions on him in 2023, saying he "operates and controls multiple businesses in Syria which facilitate the production and smuggling of drugs, including captagon." Khiti could not immediately be reached for comment. On the scene, I found electoral pamphlets for Syria's peoples assembly lying on the floor with Khiti listed as one of the candidates, as well as separate electoral cards with just his name on them.

. Caroline Rose, whose organisation New Lines Institute tracks all publicly recorded captagon seizures and lab raids, said the site our team visited appeared to be one of the biggest captagon labs that has been found. "It’s very possible that it's the biggest one that existed in regime-held Syria," she said. Syrian businessman Fares Al-Tout said his family had owned the factory before Syria's civil war, when it was built to produce potato chips branded Captain Korn. He said it was seized in 2018 by a businessman close to Maher, Amer al-Khiti. "They flipped it from the production of food to the production of captagon that killed Syria's children in support of the Fourth Division," Tout told Reuters. The U.S imposed sanctions on Khiti in 2020 over his ties to the Assad regime. Britain imposed sanctions on him in 2023, saying he "operates and controls multiple businesses in Syria which facilitate the production and smuggling of drugs, including captagon." Khiti could not immediately be reached for comment. On the scene, I found electoral pamphlets for Syria's peoples assembly lying on the floor with Khiti listed as one of the candidates, as well as separate electoral cards with just his name on them.

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Inside the vibrant Damascus cultural scene Almost all filmed over a week in January 1. Tanjaret Daghet at b Bar & Lounge 2. Weekly concert at Beit Jabri 3. Sara Shamaa's "Echoes of 12 years" at National Museum 4. Rave by Z bar 5. The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra at the Opera

Inside the vibrant Damascus cultural scene Almost all filmed over a week in January 1. Tanjaret Daghet at b Bar & Lounge 2. Weekly concert at Beit Jabri 3. Sara Shamaa's "Echoes of 12 years" at National Museum 4. Rave by Z bar 5. The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra at the Opera

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Good time to share my new favorite song: an anthem for Middle East Airlines (which has been landing at Beirut airport tonight and many other nights while Israel bombards the city)

Good time to share my new favorite song: an anthem for Middle East Airlines (which has been landing at Beirut airport tonight and many other nights while Israel bombards the city)

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Lebanon’s new president heads to his palace. A 6-year term begins.

Lebanon’s new president heads to his palace. A 6-year term begins.

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For those interested in gaining a deeper sense of understanding of Abraham Succarieh, a key figure known as Abu Mariam who is reshaping Syria’s economy, see his YouTube page. He’s an avid podcaster. Here he discusses how enthusiastic Muslims should be about Morocco’s stunning 2022 World Cup performance Link:

For those interested in gaining a deeper sense of understanding of Abraham Succarieh, a key figure known as Abu Mariam who is reshaping Syria’s economy, see his YouTube page. He’s an avid podcaster. Here he discusses how enthusiastic Muslims should be about Morocco’s stunning 2022 World Cup performance Link:

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Damascus celebrates Trump’s order to cease all Syria sanctions

Damascus celebrates Trump’s order to cease all Syria sanctions

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