Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) 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 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

President Aoun: Al-Shaibani’s visit reflects commitment to stronger Syria-Lebanon ties

Syrian Arab News Agency

Syrian Arab News Agency

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July 2, 2026

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President Aoun: Al-Shaibani’s visit reflects commitment to stronger Syria-Lebanon ties

Beirut, July 2 (SANA) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Thursday that Syrian Foreign Minister and Expatriates Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani’s visit to Beirut reflected a shared commitment to building healthy bilateral relations based on mutual respect, non-interference in each other’s internal affairs and cooperation through official state institutions. According to a statement issued by the []

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Ecostylia

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· Jul 7, 2026

In Damascus, Emmanuel Macron tests Syria normalization as explosions expose the limits of a diplomatic gamble

Ahmed al-Charaa appears in close-up during a visit to the United Kingdom in March 2026, far from Damascus but already at the center of the diplomatic chessboard. His stern expression sums up the French equation: talk to Syria’s new leadership without wiping away the gray areas. Credits: Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office / Wikimedia Commons, [] L’article In Damascus, Emmanuel Macron tests Syria normalization as explosions expose the limits of a diplomatic gamble est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 2, 2026

[Video] Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani delivered a joint statement in Beirut alongs [...]

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani delivered a joint statement in Beirut alongside Lebanon's leadership, saying Syria carries nothing but love, respect and cooperation for Lebanon and wants a new and prosperous relationship. It follows reports that President Aoun was invited to visit Damascus, a notable Syria–Lebanon rapprochement.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

How President al-Sharaa’s diplomacy advanced Syria’s international position

Damascus, July 9 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa‘s diplomacy revealed a series of historic breakthroughs that have permanently broken Syria’s past isolation. High-level summits with US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have reshaped the geopolitics of the Levant, anchoring the “New Syria” as an indispensable sovereign partner on []

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iraqi FM arrives in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime

ALBAWABA - Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, arrives on a diplomatic visit to Syria - marking the first such visit since the fall of Assad in late 2024...

TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

Israel's ground incursion in Syria's Daraa raises fears of a wider escalation

Hundreds of Syrian families have fled their village of Abdin in Daraa province after Israel launched an illegal ground raid backed with air strikes. Residents say the incursion has fuelled fears of a deeper Israeli military occupation in southern Syria and further escalation along the border. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

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Related coverage for "President Aoun: Al-Shaibani’s visit reflects commitment to stronger Syria-Lebanon ties": Ecostylia — In Damascus, Emmanuel Macron tests Syria normalization as explosions expose the limits of a diplomatic gamble. Hananya Naftali — [Video] Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani delivered a joint statement in Beirut alongs [...]. Syrian Arab News Agency — How President al-Sharaa’s diplomacy advanced Syria’s international position. Al Bawaba — Iraqi FM arrives in Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime. TRT World — Israel's ground incursion in Syria's Daraa raises fears of a wider escalation