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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1931, Nathan Söderblom, Swedish archbishop, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1866) passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. 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 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Dutch ministers visit Syria to discuss refugee returns
Foreign affairs minister Tom Berendsen and asylum minister Bart van den Brink have travelled to Damascus to meet Syrian president...
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 23, 2026
Syria’s UN envoy: Government is working to create conditions for refugee return
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Free Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Fave Refugee
Fave Refugee
Independent Online
· Jul 7, 2026
Forced to flee, forgotten in the cold: Refugees continue to camp outside Home Affairs
Forced to flee, forgotten in the cold: Refugees continue to camp outside Home Affairs
The West Australian
· Jun 26, 2026
ISIS-linked woman Hodan Abby to face ‘strongest possible’ monitoring on Australia return
The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on the expected return of the final ISIS-linked Australian from Syria who was previously banned.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says
French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Nigeria, Türkiye Move to Curb Deportation of Undocumented Migrants
Nigeria and Türkiye are working towards the establishment of a voluntary return and reintegration programme for undocumented Nigerian migrants residing in Türkiye as part of efforts to curb deportations. The initiative emerged from discussions between the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and a delegation from the Turkish Diaspora Community during a meeting in Abuja. The [] The post Nigeria, Türkiye Move to Curb Deportation of Undocumented Migrants appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "Dutch ministers visit Syria to discuss refugee returns": Syrian Arab News Agency — Syria’s UN envoy: Government is working to create conditions for refugee return. Free Press — Fave Refugee. Independent Online — Forced to flee, forgotten in the cold: Refugees continue to camp outside Home Affairs. The West Australian — ISIS-linked woman Hodan Abby to face ‘strongest possible’ monitoring on Australia return. The Jerusalem Post — Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria, Türkiye Move to Curb Deportation of Undocumented Migrants