Syria Education & Recognition: Syria’s Higher Education ministry approved accreditation and recognition for degrees issued by Turkish university branches operating in northern Syria, aiming to settle outstanding credential issues for graduates. Regional Displacement Watch: In southern Lebanon, authorities warned displaced families not to rush back home even after a US-Iran deal, as Israel said it will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria. Foreign Ministry Leak: A major leak of about 19GB of Syrian Foreign Ministry documents has surfaced online, including diplomatic cables, payroll and personal data, prompting official promises of investigation. Cultural Memory & Film: A new UK documentary follows Syrian activist Wafa Mustafa’s decade-long search for her disappeared father, spotlighting the scale of forced disappearances in Syria. Heritage & Art: Damascus’ National Museum displayed a monumental Umayyad-era mural from Qasr al-Hayr al-Gharbi, linking Roman artistic traditions to early Islamic Syria. Culture & Community: In Beirut, St. Joseph Parish resumed life around migrant worship and community activities—now partly shifted into emergency sheltering amid the Israel–Hezbollah conflict. Humanitarian Campaign: Qatar Charity launched a World Refugee Day drive targeting displaced families including Syrians, with support for food, water, shelter, healthcare and education.