Floods in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul are causing more deaths. The governor, Eduardo Leite, said that 31 people have now died because of these floods, including four recently found. Many are still stuck on their house roofs and need help. The government declared a state of emergency, and they are trying to rescue people with the help of rescue workers and volunteers. The heavy rain will continue until Brazil’s Independence Day on Thursday, and this could make the situation worse. More than 52,000 people in 70 towns have been affected, and over 5,300 had to leave their homes.
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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