Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer 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 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) 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 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Syria, Jordan discuss expanding media cooperation
Damascus, June 28 (SANA) Information Minister Khaled Zaarour and Jordan’s Ambassador to Syria, Sufian al-Qudah, discussed on Sunday ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the media sector and activate previously signed memorandums of understanding between media institutions in the two countries. The two sides also discussed launching joint training programs between Syria’s Media Training Institute []
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Syria marks landmark week with diplomatic gains and strategic partnerships
Damascus, July 10 (SANA) Syria witnessed a series of major diplomatic, political, and security developments over the past week, highlighted by French President Emmanuel Macron‘s visit to Damascus, a move that opened a new chapter in Syrian-French relations and expanded cooperation across multiple sectors. The week also saw the U.S. begin legal procedures to remove []
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· Jul 5, 2026
French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says
July 5 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on Sunday.Macron, accompanied by a delegation of investors and representatives from French companies, will hold a roundtable session with President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Syrian delegations.The directorate gave no date for the visit. (Reporting by Tala Ramadan; Editing by Joe Bavier)
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· Jun 28, 2026
Sijil Center: Israeli enemy fires on Syrian News Channel crew, infiltrates Western Daraa countryside
Sijil Center: Israeli enemy fires on Syrian News Channel crew, infiltrates Western Daraa countryside
DW News
· Jul 1, 2026
Will ISIS regroup in Syria? | DW News
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Al Jazeera English
· Jul 2, 2026
At least five killed in explosion inside busy Damascus cafe
There's been an explosion near the central court complex also known as the Palace of Justice. The Syrian state news agency says at least five people have been killed. Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from the scene of the attack in Damascus. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Damascus #Syria #Explosion #DamascusBlast #SyriaBlast #SyriaNews #DamascusCafe #PalaceOfJustice #BombAttack #MiddleEastNews #BreakingNews #AlJazeeraEnglish
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· Jun 22, 2026
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