Severe flooding in Roswell, New Mexico, caused by heavy weekend rains, left two dead and 309 rescued from flooded homes, businesses, and roads. Vehicles were swept away, prompting emergency services to act swiftly. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham declared a state of emergency for Chaves County and allocated $1 million for relief efforts. Meteorologists warned of more rain and potential flash floods in the area.
The US flag has been hoisted once more at the US Embassy in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since its closure in 2012.
US Special Representative for Syria Thomas Barrack made his first official visit to Damascus and personally raised the flag during a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan Shaybani. The embassy had suspended operations amid the outbreak of civil conflict following anti-government protests.
No official statement has been issued regarding the resumption of embassy operations.
The move follows a surprise meeting earlier this month between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara in Riyadh, where a decision was made to lift sanctions imposed during the Assad era, signaling a potential shift in Washington-Damascus relations.
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