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Syria’s New Leader Wins Western Support After One Year, But Domestic Challenges Mount

Syria’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in the year since the Assad dynasty’s collapse, with the nation’s new leader successfully cultivating relationships with former adversaries including Donald Trump and Western governments. Yet behind the diplomatic victories lies a more complex reality: Syrians themselves remain acutely aware of their new government’s fundamental vulnerabilities and…

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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Details $40 Billion Entertainment Infrastructure Push

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious transformation into a global entertainment powerhouse hinges on strategic infrastructure development and cultural exchange, according to Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation. Speaking about the kingdom’s rapid evolution in the entertainment sector, Baltyuor outlined how the Red Sea International Film Festival serves as the cornerstone of Vision 2026’s cultural…

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