Lebanon media says 3 children among 5 dead in Israeli strikes

UN investigators have compiled secret lists of 4,000 perpetrators of serious crimes in Syria, aiming for accountability up to the highest level post Bashar al-Assad's fall. With 11,000 testimonies and evidence from remote investigations, they seek justice for war crimes and crimes against humanity, emphasizing the need to preserve files found in detention facilities to secure justice and hold perpetrators accountable through a national or international legal process. Full Article

The surrender of the Mazzeh air base triggered Israeli air strikes to prevent Assad's former arsenal from falling into rebel hands. A former detainee revisited the site, recounting his month-long ordeal in Assad's detention center. The rebels now control the base, where evidence of abuse, drug production, and destruction by airstrikes is evident. Full Article

Shortly before Sunni Islamist-led rebels took over the Syrian capital, Iran-backed guards fled their posts at the gates of the Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus. Hezbollah fighters also left the area, leaving residents worried about the new guards. Despite assurances from the rebels, there is unease among the Shiite community in Syria, especially those associated with Iran-backed groups. Full Article

Sweid & Sweid has sold the Grade A office building 6 Falak in Dubai Internet City to Aldar Properties. The property offers over 90,000 sqft of commercial office space and is fully occupied by multinational blue-chip tenants. This sale aligns with Sweid & Sweid's strategy to develop high-quality commercial spaces and expand their portfolio, including upcoming projects in Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Full Article

Rove Home Dubai Marina, a collaboration between IRTH Group and Rove Hotels, offers fully-furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments with the option to combine units for more space, as well as stylish Skylofts with double-height windows. The property features 71,000 sqft of amenities, including an indoor-outdoor infinity pool, spa pods, a CRANK fitness studio, and a high-rise wellness lounge, all with panoramic views. Rove Home Connect program provides benefits and access to amenities across all Rove...

The United States has shifted its stance on Syria due to Islamist rebels toppling Bashar al-Assad, prompting a debate over American interests, with Donald Trump calling for non-involvement and Joe Biden emphasizing the need to prevent fragmentation and extremism. US policy has focused on countering ISIS alongside Kurdish forces, while facing challenges in dealing with groups such as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and the question of lifting their terrorist designation to facilitate aid efforts in...