A permanent member of the United Nations Security Council bombed civilian targets in a European capital. Again.

🔴 Ukraine’s Parliament voted 331–0 to restore anti-corruption agency independence, after public protests against a previous law that threatened their autonomy. The new bill was proposed by President Zelenskyy.

#Syria's Justice Ministry has appointed a 7-person committee to investigate the #Suwayda violence over the next 3 months. It contains an impressive list of names -- x4 judges, x2 laywers & the opposition Interim Government's former Interior Minister.

US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack says President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s goals align with US and allied interests. Sees Iran as a shared threat, and notes Sharaa’s non-hostility to Israel and support for a demilitarized southern Syria for regional stability.

The U.S. Embassy in Syria thanked Qatar for fully funding essential gas for the country. It confirmed that Azerbaijani gas will begin flowing through Turkey on August 2, generating 800 megawatts of power for nearly 5 million Syrian homes, marking an important step toward

Druze loyal to Syria but that is now being tested.#MFAUpClose npr.org/2025/07/31/g-s…

🔴 Putin doubles down: “Russia isn’t seizing land—just taking back what’s rightfully ours.” Basically repeating his claim that all of Ukraine belongs to Russia.

Still seeking answers about priest disappearance in Syria twelve years ago.#MFAUpClose ncronline.org/news/12-years-…

Trump calls Putin actions in Ukraine "disgusting."#MFAUpClose aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/1/…

Lebanon hoped that under its plan, at least 200,000 Syrians will return home by end of the year.#MFAUpClose apnews.com/article/lebano…

A quarterly review at how Trump has been handling the Middle East.#MFAUpClose mei.edu/publications/u…

Trump turns around after lifting Syrian sanctions and slaps them with staggering 41% tariffs.#MFAUpClose nbcnews.com/world/europe/t…

UN underscores troubling resurgence of ISIS and al Qaeda in post Assad chaos of Syria.#MFAUpClose longwarjournal.org/archives/2025/…

Kyiv apartment building hit by Russia deadliest since 2024.#MFAUpClose cnn.com/2025/08/01/eur…

Israel releases four Syrians arrested in Quneitra.#MFAUpClose english.enabbaladi.net/archives/2025/…

US Envoy to Syria says latest Israeli incursions "not helpful." #MFAUpClose jns.org/israeli-milita…

Zelenskyy demands tougher sanctions against Russia after major Kyiv bombing.#MFAUpClose bbc.com/news/articles/…