Flood Response in Syria: President Ahmad Al Sharaa visited Euphrates flood zones after days of mayhem, with evacuations and emergency relief ramping up in Deir Ezzor, Raqqa and Aleppo as thousands of families were affected and services disrupted. Missing Persons & Detention: Families of Syrians kidnapped by Israeli forces in southern Syria renewed demands for answers and releases, citing dozens of detainees and forced disappearances documented since late 2024. Extremist Symbolism in Damascus: Reported Taliban flags in Damascus sparked concern about the spread of Sunni extremist imagery and its potential impact on vulnerable youth. Heritage & Memory: A Sednayah prison survivor story highlights new mass-grave discoveries near Damascus, deepening psychological wounds as Syria continues its search for the missing. Cultural Life Abroad: Dublin’s Bloom Garden Festival is recreating a Syrian courtyard garden to evoke home for refugees resettling in Ireland, using design as a bridge back to peace. Community & Identity: A Glasgow school’s first multicultural fashion show included a Syrian-inspired outfit, spotlighting how children learn culture through creativity. Diaspora Politics: Yazidi Syrians in Australia say objections to returning “ISIS brides” are deeply personal, tied to trauma from ISIS attacks on Sinjar.