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.
First wheat shipment arrives in Syria since Assad’s ouster
Reuters
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.
A ship carrying 6,600 tonnes of wheat has arrived at Syria’s Latakia port — the first such delivery since former President Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebels in December, the government announced.
Officials from the new Islamist-led government said that while wheat and other basic goods are not subject to U.S. and U.N. sanctions, difficulties in securing financing have discouraged global suppliers from trading with Syria.
The statement did not disclose the ship’s nationality or origin, though a regional commodity trader said it came from Russia.
Traders noted that Syria has mostly relied on overland imports from neighboring countries this year. Previously, Russia and Iran — key allies of the Assad government — supplied most of Syria’s wheat and oil, but those shipments stopped after Assad’s fall and his subsequent flight to Moscow.
The current government, led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, is prioritizing economic recovery after 14 years of conflict.
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.
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