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 …
Country fears Syria land law will hinder refugee returns
Lebanon’s top diplomat warned Saturday that a recent Syrian property law could dispossess hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees from their land back home. The law, known as Decree 10, allows …
Israeli incursions deepen tensions in Syria
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Fury is erupting across Syria as Israeli forces continue brazen military incursions, mounting pressure on Damascus to take decisive action. With diplomatic efforts failing …
What to Know About Syria’s Minorities and Sectarian Violence
The new government has pledged to unify Syria after overthrowing the Assad dictatorship. One of its biggest challenges is persistent sectarian violence. By Christina Goldbaum Ben Hubbard Raja …
Syria announces new currency framework, two-zero redenomination
Syria’s central bank on Sunday announced the executive instructions for introducing a new Syrian currency, launching a monetary reform that includes removing two zeros from the pound and allowing a 90 …
Syria prepares for economic revival as United States drops Caesar Act sanctions
More than a legal step, the repeal of the Caesar Act signals a political and economic shift that has put Syria back on the radar after years largely cut off from global markets.
US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know
United States President Donald Trump has announced that US sanctions on Syria will be lifted, in a huge boost to the government in Damascus, which took power after the overthrow of longtime leader …