Hawar News Agency Plan – 18 October 2026

Writers and intellectuals from Dêrik rejected limiting Kurdish-language instruction to just three lessons per week. They stressed that the right to education in one’s mother tongue is a lasting right secured through sacrifices, calling for full constitutional recognition of the language and emphasizing that language is a bastion of identity, not merely a means of communication. (Photos and video attached.)

The head of the Relations Office of the Future Syria Party explained that preserving civil peace and social cohesion in the Jazira region requires concerted efforts by political parties, civil society organizations, intellectuals, and officials. He stressed the need to reject any practices that could incite discord or damage public property. (Photos and video attached.)

Amid severe inflation and declining purchasing power following a 40% increase in fuel prices, an economic expert said the solution does not lie in expanding the subsidy system or tiered pricing schemes. Instead, he called for a different approach focused on increasing citizens’ incomes, supporting local production, and creating jobs as essential steps toward narrowing the widening gap between incomes and living costs. (Photos and video attached.)

The Tel Tamr Municipality is stepping up preparations for winter by addressing rainwater accumulation, improving roads, and continuing lighting, cleaning, and tree-planting work. The municipality head explained that the 2026 road-paving project covered approximately five kilometers, with a budget of nearly $300,000. He also noted that diesel shortages remain one of the main challenges facing continued cleaning campaigns. (Photos and video attached.)

Arab newspapers examined developments in the Middle East and the struggle for international and regional influence, as well as the implications of Saudi-Iranian tensions for regional security. Coverage focused on the future of the Saudi-US defense partnership, the risks of military strikes, and Iranian support for the Houthis. The newspapers warned of escalating confrontations and continued threats to maritime navigation and energy security amid the absence of political settlements.

ANHA