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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Al-Mrah: Cradle of the Damask Rose and a living testament to Syrian cultural heritage

Syrian Arab News Agency

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June 29, 2026

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Al-Mrah: Cradle of the Damask Rose and a living testament to Syrian cultural heritage

Damascus Countryside, June 29 (SANA) With the first rays of dawn every spring, farmers in the mountain village of al-Mrah head for their fields to gently harvest the Damask Rose (Rosa damascena). This seasonal tradition has evolved into far more than an agricultural practice; it represents the story of a place, the identity of a []

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Damascene Dream :Cultural initiative preserves Syria’s traditional crafts

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Nawaat

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· Jul 5, 2026

Al Mutanabbi: Le génie mercenaire ou l’âme vendue au pouvoir

Il est célébré comme le sommet absolu de la poésie arabe, cité par les manuels scolaires, récité comme un trésor national. Mais que reste-t-il du génie quand la plume se vend au plus offrant ? Portrait sans concession d'Al Mutanabbi, poète-courtisan du Xe siècle, dont le talent fulgurant n'a d'égal que l'ambivalence morale : entre vers immortels et versatilité cynique, entre fulgurances stylistiques et dérives racistes, voici l'envers d'une légende.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Palestinian Resistance : Blood of Martyr Khamenei Become Fuel for Spirit of Islamic Revolution

Palestinian Resistance : Blood of Martyr Khamenei Become Fuel for Spirit of Islamic Revolution

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Legasi P. Ramlee terus subur, satukan rakyat merentasi generasi – Aaron

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Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The upcoming funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq will prove the profound spiritual ties between Iranian and Iraqi nations and further strengthen their unity and amity.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

Celebrating faith through Al-Quran

Celebrating faith through Al-Quran

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Related coverage for "Al-Mrah: Cradle of the Damask Rose and a living testament to Syrian cultural heritage": Syrian Arab News Agency — Damascene Dream :Cultural initiative preserves Syria’s traditional crafts. Nawaat — Al Mutanabbi: Le génie mercenaire ou l’âme vendue au pouvoir. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Palestinian Resistance : Blood of Martyr Khamenei Become Fuel for Spirit of Islamic Revolution. Utusan Malaysia — Legasi P. Ramlee terus subur, satukan rakyat merentasi generasi – Aaron. Mehr News Agency — Leader’s funeral in Iraq deepen Tehran-Baghdad relations. Borneo Bulletin — Celebrating faith through Al-Quran