ANHA News Agency Plan– 23 July 2026

The director of the Kurd Without Borders Foundation said the ongoing crises in the Middle East directly affect the Kurdish people, stressing that guaranteeing Kurdish rights is one of the key prerequisites for achieving political and security stability across the region.

A researcher specializing in Iranian affairs believes the conflict is moving beyond direct confrontation between Washington and Tehran, warning of the risk of a full-scale war as the likelihood of wider regional escalation grows and efforts to contain the crisis falter.

Economists, experts, and academics hold differing views on the priorities for Syria's economy in the coming phase, citing the state's lack of a clear vision regarding the country's economic model and roadmap, as well as its refusal to involve experts, specialists, and the Syrian public in shaping that vision.

For decades, pipelines, ports, and strategic maritime straits have occupied a central position in the Middle East's economic power dynamics. Cross-border energy flows have helped shape extensive political and commercial networks, granting transit countries influence that extends beyond their own oil and gas production.

Seeking to create employment for themselves, two brothers turned their experience in making crepes into a small business in the city of Garkê Legê, opening a street stall in the central market with hopes of expanding it into a permanent shop in the future. (Photos and video attached.)

Artist Comerd said that Rojava represents a new model for building a democratic society, adding that the 19 July Revolution, together with the resistance and sacrifices it inspired, has transformed the region into a space that embodies the values of freedom and coexistence. (Photos and video attached.)

Since its launch on 19 July 2012, the Rojava Revolution has extended beyond the fields of resistance and defense into the cultural sphere. Daily events have been transformed into books and documents preserving the revolution's history and sacrifices, opening new horizons for Kurdish-language publishing and contributing to the emergence of a new generation of writers.

Residents of Douraqliya village in Afrin's Sherawa district revealed the extent of destruction and looting inflicted on their homes, saying families returning after years of displacement found their houses stripped of their contents, while many original residents remain unable to return due to the widespread damage. (Photos and video attached.)

Children in Qamishlo are enjoying a festive atmosphere during the Qamishlo Shopping Festival, where entertainment activities and games provide them with a space for fun and quality time with their families. (Photos and video attached.)

Residents of Tel Tamr will hold a protest on the M4 international highway to demand improved living conditions and lower prices at 18:00. (Photos and video attached.)

A celebration marking the release of former detainees Alaa and Azad after seven years of captivity will be held at Azadi Park in Qamishlo, featuring a number of Rojava artists, at 19:00. (Photos and video attached.)

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