Aleppo’s soap-making tradition, dating back over 2,000 years, has faced challenges during the recent war, threatening the industry that has been passed down through generations. Despite the hardships, Aleppo’s historic markets are showing signs of revival, with increased business and a renewed interest in traditional goods. The soap, made from a blend of alkaline substances and olive oil, is a lengthy process that results in a high-quality product highly valued for its skin-soothing properties, with only 15 factories remaining out of 120 before the war.
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US, Iran nuclear talks could allow some uranium enrichment
SummaryThe Trump administration is proposing an interim plan allowing Iran to enrich uranium at low levels while negotiating a comprehensive deal to prevent nuclear weapon development, as reported by the New York Times. The plan includes building nuclear reactors in Iran and managing enrichment facilities with regional partners, but Iranian officials insist on maintaining their right to enrich uranium, a point of contention as President Trump opposes any enrichment. The deal remains vague on key...
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