Syrian city in Syria’s central plains, provincial capital of Hama Governorate
A review of Labor Day cookware coverage shows shoppers are flocking to premium, space‑saving and energy‑efficient products. Developments include shifting demand toward high‑end sets, hybrid pans, and outdoor pizza ovens, with buyers weighing price against performance.
Parliament has convened for the first time under a five-year transitional framework after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The assembly includes appointees by President al-Sharaa and elected members, with debates over representation, a new constitution, and transitional justice shaping the agenda.
Global stocks have rallied this month after officials reported progress in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a string of strong corporate earnings has bolstered investor sentiment. Treasuries and oil prices have fallen as traders pare back expectations for near-term Fed hikes; strategists warn valuations and one-off earnings boosts limit further upside.
Protests have erupted across Syria after the government raised diesel prices by up to 40% and petrol by around 28%, in what officials describe as a temporary measure amid global fuel-cost pressures. Demonstrators are blocking roads and clashing with authorities as the country grapples with economic hardship amid sanctions relief and a fragile post-war recovery.