ISTANBUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he is pleased to see steps taken in neighbouring Syria to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into …
Syria, Saudi Arabia sign framework agreement to digitize financial operations
The Syrian Ministry of Finance has signed on Sunday a framework agreement with Saudi digital solutions company Elm, to support the …
Syria’s New Government Returns Property to Syrian Jews Who Left Decades Ago
Syria’s Jewish community fled the country’s repressive Assad regime. Now, a new government is encouraging their return by giving back ownership of synagogues and other property. Jane Arraf is there as …
Syria, once home to a large Jewish community, takes steps to return property to Jews
A Jewish heritage foundation has set out to help restore private property appropriated after Syrian Jews left the country.
Syrian UN Ambassador: Quneitra visit highlights Israeli violations and Syria’s rights
Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ibrahim al-Olabi, stated that the UN delegation’s visit to Quneitra …
Turkey says it stands ready to help Syria after deadly clashes in Aleppo
Turkey said on Thursday it is ready to help Syria if asked after the Syrian army independently launched a “counter-terrorism” operation in Aleppo, where fierce fighting broke out in recent days …
Azerbaijan and Syria to establish Business Council
Plans are in place to establish the Azerbaijan–Syria Business Council, aimed at enhancing trade and economic ties while strengthening …
Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty
The killings by government-affiliated forces left nearly 1,500 Alawites dead and led tens of thousands to flee out of fear for their lives. It broke the fragile relationship between Alawites, the sect …
Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash
Israel is blocking any Turkish military role in Gaza as President Donald Trump praises Turkey’s president and works to manage rising tensions over Gaza, Syria and other issues in region.
Syria rolls out new currency in redenomination push
By bnm Gulf bureau Syria’s new currency entered circulation on January 1, removing two zeros from the Syrian pound in a redenomination aimed at restoring financial stability and attracting investment …