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The EU Has Finally Removed Its Sanctions On Syria To Give It A Chance To Rebuild After Its Liberation
The move was hugely celebrated in Syria as a step to stability and prosperity.
Cherry Mohamed
Cherry Mohamed is a reporter and producer for Almost and is based in Cairo. Contact this reporter at cherry@almostmag.co.
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In His First General Address, Pope Leo Called On Israel To Urgently Allow Aid Into Gaza And End Its Genocide
“I renew my heartfelt appeal to allow the entry of dignified humanitarian aid and to end the hostilities, the agonizing price of which is paid by children, the elderly and the sick.”
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The UK, France And Canada Jointly Condemned Israel For Its Genocide And Threatened To Add Sanctions
“If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response,” the statement said.
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Israel Finally Allowed Five Aid Trucks Into Gaza After 80 Days But Also Launched A Huge Ground Invasion
Netanyahu said it had only allowed "basic" aid due to pressure from allies, adding that the aid would be "minimal".
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Over 100,000 People In The Hague Marched In Red To Draw A "Red Line" Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza
Tens of thousands of people marched a 5-kilometre loop around the city centre of The Hague, to symbolically create the red line they say the government has failed to set.
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The UAE Welcomed Trump With A Traditional Dance Of Women Flipping Their Hair, Sparking A Controversy
Many saw the performance as a “disgraceful” act to Islam and Arabic culture to have women dancing with their hair instead of covering it.
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This Mexican Beauty Influencer Was Shot And Killed During A TikTok Livestream
23-year-old Valeria Márquez, who had around 200,000 followers on social media, was killed in a beauty salon where she worked in Zapopan, Jalisco state, in central Mexico, on May 13.
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Israel Has Bombed Two Hospitals In Gaza Just Hours Apart, Claiming It Was Targeting Hamas
Israeli officials said that Israel bombed Khan Younis to kill one of Hamas’ top leaders, Muhammad Sinwar, the younger brother of Yahya Sinwar, whom Israel killed in October 2024.
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Trump Met Syria’s New President For The First Time And Called Him An "Attractive Guy, A Tough Guy”
Trump met Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia during his four-day visit to the Middle East to discuss Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Syria’s new government and possibly sign a minerals deal.
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Why Is The US Removing Sanctions On Syria A Big Deal? With Syrian Activist Wafa Moustafa
Syrian journalist and activist Wafa Mustafa shared with Almost how the move will not only allow Syria a chance for economic recovery but also provide hope for Syrians.
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Nicaragua Withdrew From UNESCO After It Gave A Press Freedom Award To A Newspaper Critical Of The Government
UNESCO said it is right to “defend freedom of expression and press freedom", adding that Nicaragua's decision will deny Nicaraguans the benefits of education and cultural cooperation.
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Pope Leo Called For Peace In Gaza And Ukraine, Saying "Never Again War" In His First Sunday Address
On May 11, Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday address, saying “never again war” and warning of a “piecemeal third world war” or a third world war in fragments.