“Badeea’s Children,” a Ramadan soap opera set in postwar Syria, has catapulted to the top of viewership charts because of its unabashed portrayal of the dark, gritty and violent underbelly of Syrian society, writes Danny Makki for New Lines Magazine. newlinesmag.com/spotlight/the-…

#Syria's gradual art resurgence: A cultural reawakening? After years of strife, Syria's cultural scene is experiencing a remarkable rejuvenation. Emerging talents, fueled by a renewed sense of artistic drive, are reshaping the country's creative landscape. Despite the lingering

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Can't help but think that the Israelis knew this kind of response would be inevitable when they decided to attack the Iranian consulate in Damascus.

"The matter can be deemed concluded" Iran's mission to the U.N

Syrian air defenses firing, loud explosions heard across Damascus.

Just heard dozens of loud explosions around Damascus, windows shaking.

It's all kicking off tonight.

Loud explosions still being heard all across Damascus right now.

Wether the explosions are sounds of Israeli air defenses on Iranian drones/missiles or counter strikes is unclear at the moment, but the violent noises/impacts are literally shaking windows.

Calm over the skies of Damascus and Syria, indicator that the Iranian attack is mainly over.

ISIS takes advantage of Israel-Iran spiral to mount resurgence in Syria al-monitor.com/originals/2024… by Danny Makki

ISIS takes advantage of Israel-Iran spiral to mount resurgence in Syria al-monitor.com/originals/2024… by Danny Makki via Al-Monitor

ISIS takes advantage of Israel-Iran spiral to mount resurgence in Syria By Danny Makki al-monitor.com/originals/2024…

İsrail-İran gerilimi Suriye'de IŞİD’in canlanmasına nasıl hizmet ediyor By Danny Makki al-monitor.com/tr/originals/2…

Recent basketball victories in Aleppo underscore the sport's profound impact, bringing joy and unity to a city recovering from tragedy and adversity. ⬇️ Danny Makki ✍️ newarab.com/features/baske…

Recent basketball victories in Aleppo underscore the sport's profound impact, bringing joy and unity to a city recovering from tragedy and adversity. ✍Danny Makki️ newarab.com/features/baske…

‘Written Eye’ exhibit breaths life into Syria's art scene al-monitor.com/originals/2024… by Danny Makki

Syria is not only conflict and war as the coverage goes in most media. The country is seeing a revival in the art scene and exhibits. Danny Makki reports from Damascus: al-monitor.com/originals/2024…

‘Written Eye’ exhibit breathes life into Syria's art scene al-monitor.com/originals/2024… by Danny Makki via Al-Monitor