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Syria’s People’s Assembly elects Mustafa Moussa, Madonna Bishara as deputy speakers

Syrian Arab News Agency

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July 12, 2026

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Syria’s People’s Assembly elects Mustafa Moussa, Madonna Bishara as deputy speakers

Damascus, July 12 (SANA) Members of the Syrian People’s Assembly elected Mustafa Moussa as first deputy speaker and Madonna Bishara as second deputy speaker on Sunday, the Assembly said. Moussa received 122 votes, while Bishara received 67 votes, with a total of 10 candidates competing for the two deputy speaker positions. Mustafa Moussa is a representative []

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Syrian People’s Assembly elects deputy speakers, secretary

Damascus, July 12 (SANA) Members of the Syrian People’s Assembly elected Mustafa Moussa as first deputy speaker, Madonna Bishara as second deputy speaker, and Mueyed Habib as secretary on Sunday, the Assembly said. Moussa received 122 votes, while Bishara received 67 votes, with a total of 10 candidates competing for the two deputy speaker positions. Mustafa []

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Hamid Al Awak Elected Speaker of Syria's People's Assembly

Damascus, July 13 (QNA) - Members of the Syrian People's Assembly on Sunday elected Abdel Hamid Aqil Al Awak as Speaker of the Assembly after securing 99 votes.

Sada Elbalad

Unknown

· Jul 12, 2026

Syria Elects Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as New Parliament Speaker

Syria Elects Abdul Hamid Al-Awak as New Parliament Speaker

The Media Line

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· Jul 5, 2026

‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power

[DAMASCUS] Aisha al-Khatib, a 32-year-old law student and [] The post ‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power appeared first on The Media Line.

Long War Journal

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue

Syria has completed the formation of its new People's Assembly, appointing the final 70 members of parliament as part of the country's political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, security tensions persist along the Israeli border, where recent clashes and Israeli military operations underscore the complex security environment. The post Syria appoints new parliament as Israel tensions continue appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

The Libyan delegation in Cairo honors outgoing Arab League leaders

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Malay Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

Dr Zaliha says former PKR members’ election bid under Bersama will not affect Pakatan campaign

JOHOR BAHRU, June 27 — The presence of several former PKR members contesting under the Parti Bersama Ma...

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

Egypt’s FM, US envoy discuss Syria, Iraq by phone

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdel-Aati, held phone talks with the US President’s Special Envoy for Syria and Iraq, Tom Barrack, to discuss regional developments, mainly in the two countries. Abdel-Aati reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to safeguarding Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reiteratedCairo’s condemnation of the recent terrorist attack that hit Damascus. He also stressed the importance of consolidating Syria’s national institutions, rejecting any [] The post Egypt’s FM, US envoy discuss Syria, Iraq by phone appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

PROFILE – Abdul Hamid Aqil al-Awak, prominent academic leads Syria’s new parliament

Al-Awak’s election as parliament speaker places him at center of Syria's legislative transition

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syrian FM Shaibani Meets Lebanese President Aoun

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani meets with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun at the presidential palace in Baabda. #Syria #Lebanon

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

Politics : Johor State Election: PM Anwar To Announce List Of PH Candidates Tonight

JOHOR BAHRU, June 22 (Bernama) -- Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to announce the full list of 56 candidates for the coalition for the 16th Johor State Election.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 4, 2026

Lebanon and Syria form joint ministerial committee on security, economy

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, left, and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam sign agreement to establish higher committee comprising ministers from both countries. (SANA) Syria and Lebanon agreed on Thursday to establish a joint ministerial committee aimed at strengthening security coordination, expanding economic cooperation and advancing bilateral ties. The agreement was signed in the Lebanese []

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports

BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Syria was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah if interests require it, Lebanon's state news agency reported.Asaad al-Shibani met Lebanese government leaders including President Joseph Aoun and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally. It was his first visit there since U.S. President Donald Trump raised the possibility of Syrian forces combating Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 2, 2026

Syrian foreign minister visits Beirut after Trump suggests Syria should fight Hezbollah

The Syrian minister, Asaad al-Shibani, met Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on his first stop, and then headed for a meeting with the parliament speaker, Nabih Berri, an ally of Hezbollah.

Eye Radio

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· Jul 6, 2026

Josephine Achiro joins SPLM-IO, appointed to National Elections Commission

Former Association for Media Development in South Sudan (AMDISS) Chairperson and Bakhita Radio Director Josephine Achiro Forteio has joined the SPLM-IO Interim Leadership faction and has been appointed as a commissioner in South Sudan’s National Elections Commission. The appointment was disclosed by SPLM-IO Interim Leadership Secretary-General Agok Makur during a meeting on Monday, July 6, [] The post Josephine Achiro joins SPLM-IO, appointed to National Elections Commission appeared first on Eye Radio.

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.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

[TIDAK RASMI] BN mendahului di DUN Puteri Wangsa

JOHOR BAHRU: Calon Barisan Nasional (BN), Teow Chia Ling mendahului kiraan undi tidak rasmi bagi Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Puteri Wangsa dengan memperoleh 183 undi berbanding calon Pakatan Harapan (PH), Maszlee Malik (157 undi), Bersama, Nicholas Paul Vincent (11 undi), manakala Bebas, Wang Wee Siong dan Muda, Rashifa Aljunied masih belum memperoleh undi setakat pukul ... Read more The post [TIDAK RASMI] BN mendahului di DUN Puteri Wangsa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Relative recounts Ayatollah Khamenei's simple lifestyle, family values

TEHRAN – A newly published interview with Hassan Khojasteh Baqerzadeh, the brother of the martyred Leader's wife, offers a rare and personal account of the character, family life, and leadership style of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, portraying a man whose public responsibilities never overshadowed his commitment to his family, faith, and simple way of life. The interview was recorded at the martyred Leader's former residence in Tehran's Iranshahr neighborhood following his martyrdom.

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