Cultural diplomacy: The Smithsonian in Washington is hosting “From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art,” bringing 26 works (including Syrian glass and Mamluk-era pieces) to the US until January 18, highlighting centuries of shared artistic links across the Islamic world. Arts & identity: Syrian actress Assala Nasri returns to Damascus for the first time in 15 years, performing at Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall and spotlighting her “Syrian Album” project. Education in northeast Syria: Rojava University marks its 10th anniversary while urging transparency and dialogue over its integration with Syria’s higher education ministry, warning that centralized decisions could harm mother-tongue education. Humanitarian rebuilding: A Qatar Red Crescent Society workshop in Doha focused on reconstructing health systems after war, bringing together QRCS, WHO, ICRC, and Syrian American Medical Society. Community solidarity: Heyva Sor a Kurdistanê-Italia celebrates its 11th anniversary in Livorno with Kurdish food, music, and dance, reflecting on cross-border aid and reconstruction support. Rights & reconstruction: Human Rights Watch warns Syria’s reconstruction deals lack a rights framework, calling for consultation, fair compensation, and ways for residents to challenge decisions.