AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDamascus Security: Syria suspects remnants of the former Assad regime behind recent Damascus bombings, including a cafe blast near the Palace of Justice that killed 10 (mostly lawyers) and earlier explosions during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit that left at least 18 injured. US-Syria Diplomacy: Trump says he will remove Syria from the US “state sponsors of terrorism” list after meeting Ahmed al-Sharaa in Ankara; Congress gets a 45-day review before the change takes effect, with Damascus calling it a major step toward reconstruction and investment. Constitutional Court Scrutiny: Syria’s new constitutional court is criticized as becoming an “executive tool” after al-Sharaa appointed judges without parliament oversight. Aviation & Travel: Kuwait Airways resumes direct daily flights to Damascus from July 15 and adds a twice-weekly service to Nice. Regional Shockwaves: The US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump declared the ceasefire over; Tehran retaliates by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Cultural Returns: Syria receives 23 antiquities returned from France for a public exhibition in Damascus. Internal Tensions in Suweida: Reports describe spiraling lawlessness inside Hijri’s “National Guard” militia, with armed infighting and raids.
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