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The National
3 days ago
- General
- The National
ISIS claims first attack on Syrian government since fall of Assad regime
ISIS has claimed responsibility for two attacks in southern Syria, including one on government forces that an opposition war monitor described as the first on the Syrian army to be adopted by the extremists since the fall of Bashar Al Assad. In two separate statements issued late on Thursday, ISIS said that in the first attack, a bomb was detonated targeting a vehicle belonging to the regime, leaving seven soldiers dead or wounded. It said the attack occurred 'last Thursday,' or May 22, in the Al Safa area in the desert of the southern province of Sweida. The second attack, ISIS said, occurred this week in a nearby area during which a bomb targeted members of the US-backed Free Syrian Army, claiming that it killed one fighter and wounded three. There was no comment from the government on the claim of the attack and a spokesperson for the Free Syrian Army didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that the attack on government forces killed one civilian and wounded three soldiers, describing it as the first such attack to be claimed by ISIS against Syrian forces since the fall of the Assad regime. Earlier this month, Syrian security troops have started operations to 'eradicate' ISIS from urban centres, an Interior Ministry official told The National. Over the past several months, ISIS has claimed responsibility for attacks against the US-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in the north-east. ISIS once controlled huge swathes of Syria and Iraq. But it was defeated in Syria in March 2019 when SDF fighters captured the last piece of land that the group held. Since then, its sleeper cells have carried out deadly attacks, mainly in eastern and north-east Syria. The Assad regime fell last December in the face of a lightening offensive, who now lead the new government in Damascus.
Hi Dubai
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Culture Enriches Minds with ‘Celebrating Languages' April Programme
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is set to captivate visitors at Dubai Public Library branches this April with an interactive, knowledge-rich programme under the School of Life initiative, themed 'Celebrating Languages.' As part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy, the programme features 37 engaging workshops, equipping participants with life and creative skills, including voice-over techniques, photography, content creation, wellness, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and artistic expression. The Reporters Training & Media Production Studio will host a voice-over workshop, guiding adults on voice control and delivery, while The Junction in Alserkal Avenue will offer a Mastering Body Language session, enhancing non-verbal communication skills. Under the Wellness and Nutrition Club, families at Hatta Public Library can explore pickle-making techniques with Nada Kattan, while Al Safa Art & Design Library will hold a ladies-only Pilates class to boost flexibility and strength. The Art Club at Al Safa will feature Benedicte Gimonnet's mixed-media landscape painting, Abeer Al Edani's 'Drawing on Wood' workshop, and two Medaf Creative Studio sessions—one on journal marbling and another on memory box design. At Al Mankhool Public Library, the Chess Club, led by the Chess Academy, will conduct three strategic sessions, including speed chess and grandmaster tactics. The library will also offer Baybayin calligraphy workshops by Gino Banola, teaching participants to design hats and scarves with the ancient Filipino script. The Career Club will feature an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) workshop, introducing Odoo software for business implementation, while the STEM Club in Al Twar Public Library will host the Green Leader Challenge, encouraging students to develop sustainability projects. The Creative Impact Track at Al Safa will include Ruq'ah calligraphy workshops by Mohammad Altamimi, culminating in a showcase at the Dubai Calligraphy Biennale 2025, and a professional photography session by Reporters and Canon, focusing on digital content production. With its diverse and innovative learning experiences, Dubai Culture's April programme fosters creativity, skill-building, and cultural engagement, reinforcing Dubai's vision as a global knowledge and arts hub. News Source: Emirates News Agency
