UK'S Shabana Mahmood appointed new interior minister
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday (September 5), appointing new deputies as well as foreign and inte...
Abdul Qader Husariya, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, said on Friday that Syria will not borrow from abroad.
Husariya confirmed that, by order of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria will avoid loans from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
He noted the Syrian pound has strengthened by 30 percent since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in late 2024.
Husariya said the government does not intend to peg the currency to the US dollar or euro. Instead, it aims to build a stable economy based on production and exports, without depending on high interest rates or risky investments.
He added that Syria is entering a phase of full economic recovery across all sectors, with an improved investment climate offering steady returns.
Recent decisions by the U.S. and Europe to ease sanctions, including a US executive order on June 30, have given a boost to Syria’s economy.
Plans include establishing a deposit insurance system for Syrian banks, unifying the exchange rate, and offering real estate loans to Syrians living abroad.
In June, Syria made its first direct international bank transfer in 13 years via the SWIFT system, marking progress in opening the banking sector.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday called for a wide-ranging re-examination of the Federal Reserve’s role and authority, including its control over interest rate policy, as the Trump administration steps up its campaign to assert greater oversight over the central bank.
The Trump administration is preparing to introduce new rules that would restrict or potentially block imports of Chinese-made drones and medium to heavy-duty vehicles, citing national security concerns.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer carried out a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday (September 5), appointing new deputies as well as foreign and interior ministers in a bid to reassert control following the resignation of his deputy, Angela Rayner.
Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo confirmed on Friday (September 5) that his racing career has come to an end, announcing he will take on a new role as a global motorsports ambassador for Ford.
Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday (September 5) endorsed an army proposal to disarm Hezbollah, saying the military would begin implementing it, though without a set timeline and while noting the army’s limited resources.
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