01:22
Syria regains World Bank funding after Saudi Arabia and Qatar pay $15.5 million debt
Syria regains World Bank funding after Saudi Arabia and Qatar pay $15.5 million debt
Syria
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02:27
Strategic agreement
Syria signs $800M deal with Dubai World for Tartous port development
Syria has entered into an $800 million memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai World to develop, manage, and operate a multi-purpose terminal at the port of Tartous, marking a significant shift in the nation's maritime infrastructure strategy.
00:13
Policy Shift
U.S. Prepares to Ease Syria Sanctions Following Trump's Directive
The United States is preparing to ease sanctions on Syria in the coming weeks, following President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement to lift all restrictions targeting Damascus.
13:10
world news
Donald Trump meets Syria’s President in Saudi Arabia
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy as Washington announced plans to lift all sanctions on Syria and explore the possibility of normalizing relations with Damascus.
10:42
World News
Trump to meet Syria’s president as part of Gulf tour
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant diplomatic gesture as Washington lifts sanctions on Syria. The visit is part of Trump's four-day Gulf region tour, emphasizing economic cooperation and regional stability.
03:05
Trump’s Decision to Lift Sanctions Sparks Celebration in Damascus
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that sanctions on Syria will be lifted. Following the decision, people in Damascus took to the streets in celebration.
01:45
Syria's Ahmad al-Sharaa Will Not Attend Arab League Summit Amid Controversy
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has announced he will not attend the Arab League Summit in Baghdad this weekend, following controversy sparked by Iraq's invitation to the former rebel-turned-leader, whose return to Iraq, where he fought and was imprisoned, raised concerns.
04:00
Qatari plan
U.S. approves Qatari plan to fund Syrian public sector salaries amid economic overhaul
The United States has quietly approved a Qatari initiative to finance salaries for Syrian public-sector workers, marking a significant shift in Western engagement with post-Assad Syria, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
12:47
French President Macron to meet Syrian president on Wednesday
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris on Wednesday, marking the new Syrian leader’s first official visit to Europe since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad late last year.
21:58
Trump and Erdogan discuss Ukraine, Gaza and Syria in phone call
Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a wide-ranging call covering Ukraine, Gaza, and Syria, with mutual pledges of cooperation and invitations exchanged.
08:05
Azerbaijani delegation visits Syria
Azerbaijan has reaffirmed its support for Syria’s recovery efforts through a high-level visit to Damascus, where officials explored new opportunities for cooperation and conveyed a message from President Ilham Aliyev to Syria’s interim leadership.
18:20
Syrian Defense Ministry accuses Hezbollah of shelling army positions from Lebanon
The Syrian Ministry of Defense on Thursday accused Hezbollah militias of firing artillery shells from Lebanese territory toward Syrian army positions in the al-Qusayr area west of Homs.
05:22
First wheat shipment arrives in Syria since Assad’s ouster
A vessel carrying 6,600 tonnes of wheat has docked at Syria’s Latakia port, marking the first major delivery since rebels overthrew former President Bashar al-Assad.
09:10
World Bank and IMF talks may unlock funds for Syria
International financial leaders will discuss ways to restore aid to Syria during next week’s IMF and World Bank meetings.
11:21
Syria
US to cut troop presence in Syria as Trump administration reshapes regional strategy
The Trump administration will reduce the number of US troops in Syria from around 2,000 to approximately 1,000, officials said Tuesday, in a move signaling a shift in Washington’s military posture across the Middle East.
02:16
U.S. plans to halve troop presence in Syria as regional strategy evolves
The United States is preparing to consolidate its military footprint in Syria, with officials signalling a potential drawdown of up to half its troops in the coming months.
17:00
Azerbaijan-Syria
Azerbaijan and Syria discuss future ties and regional security
Azerbaijan and Syria discussed deepening bilateral ties and regional security in a call between their foreign ministers, with a focus on post-Assad cooperation, embassy reopening, reconstruction support, and potential trilateral collaboration with Türkiye.
09:32
Türkiye and US foreign ministers discuss Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine ceasefire efforts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone, discussing the situations in Syria, Gaza, and efforts for a Ukraine ceasefire, according to diplomatic sources.
01:42
Syria’s al-Sharaa makes second Gulf visit since taking office
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi amid efforts to strengthen regional ties.
18:55
Azerbaijan - Syria
President Ilham Aliyev Meets Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Antalya
On April 11, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with the Transitional President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Antalya.
03:00
South Korea opens diplomatic relations with Syria
South Korea has formally established diplomatic relations with Syria, closing a decades-long gap and opening a new chapter in its global diplomacy.
16:55
Türkiye, Israel to hold talks in Azerbaijan on preventing clashes in Syria
Turkish and Israeli officials held first technical talks aimed at preventing unwanted incidents in Syria, where militaries of the two regional powers are active, Turkish ministry sources and an Israeli political source said on Thursday.
21:30
Greece
Children found malnourished in Greek migrant camp, MSF charity says
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) reported on Monday that six children in the Samos migrant camp in Greece are suffering from acute malnutrition, spotlighting worsening humanitarian conditions in the EU-funded facility.
13:00
Türkiye
Türkiye aims to avoid conflict with Israel in Syria, foreign minister says
Türkiye's foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, stated on the sidelines of a NATO meeting in Brussels that Ankara seeks to prevent any direct confrontation with Israel in Syria.
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