The UK has lifted asset freezes on Syrian government bodies including the defence and interior ministries, in the latest easing of sanctions on the country. Sanctions are also being lifted on sectors …
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood in crackdown
Move after alleged plot to carry out attacks threatens future of Islamist group’s political arm, the Islamic Action Front …
Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies
In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.
IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund plans to work with Syria to help it reintegrate into the global economy, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, citing a meeting on the war-scarred nation …
IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years
The International Monetary Fund has appointed Ron van Rooden as head of its mission to Syria, Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr Bernieh said in a written statement, making him the first country …
UK lifts sanctions to help Syria rebuild financial, energy sectors
Britain said on Thursday it would support efforts to rebuild Syria’s financial system by removing sanctions to encourage investments in financial services, energy production and other sectors. London …
UK lifts sanctions against some Syrian government agencies and media outlets
The British government has lifted sanctions against a dozen Syrian entities, including government departments and media outlets …
UK to Remove Curbs on Syrian Financial Services, Energy Production
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will remove restrictions on some Syrian sectors, including financial services and energy production, to help rebuild the country, the government said on Thursday as it eased …
North Korea Nuclear Program ‘Completely Off The Charts’: UN Watchdog
The U.N. has a “pretty good idea of what is going on,” International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday.
PM Oli to address first day of Nepal parliament’s summer session
Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli will address the summer session or budget session of Nepal parliament, which will begin from Friday. President Ramchandra Paudel summoned the session for 1:00 p.m. after …