The United Nations Development Programme is hoping to deliver $1.3 billion over three years to support war-ravaged Syria, including by rebuilding infrastructure and backing digital start-ups, its …
US military to slash troops in Syria to under 1,000
The U.S. military has about 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria across a number of bases, mostly in the northeast. The troops are working with local forces to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State, which in …
G.O.P. Lawmakers in Syria Say They See Opportunity to Help Rebuild the Nation
Two Republican congressmen were expected to meet the country’s new leaders and to visit areas destroyed during the long civil war.
U.S. Congressmen Visit Syria in First Trip Since Assad’s Ouster
(Reuters) -Two U.S. Congress members landed in Damascus on Friday to meet Syrian officials, the first visit by American lawmakers to the war-ravaged country since Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power …
Analysis: Syria, Lebanon embark on long healing process to repair relations
A rare opportunity for Lebanon and Syria to repair their relations and move beyond decades of political domination and military interference.
IMF-World Bank meetings to discuss restoring support for Syria, UN official says
By Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Officials will discuss major steps to restore support for Syria from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund at spring meetings next week, …
IMF-World Bank meetings to discuss restoring support for Syria, UN official says
By Maya Gebeily and Timour Azhari DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Officials will discuss major steps to restore support for Syria from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund at spring meetings next week, …
Syria’s Financial Revival: The Role of IMF and World Bank
International financial bodies like the World Bank and IMF are poised to support Syria’s reconstruction, with discussions set for spring meetings. Despite ongoing sanctions, strategic financial …
U.S. Is Withdrawing Hundreds of Troops From Syria
The end of the Assad era has reduced some threats, but the Islamic State has shown renewed strength in the country.
Operation Assad: The story of how Syria’s Bashar fled and who smuggled away his valuables
Assad’s rule, a covert operation saw him flee to the UAE aboard a private jet, accompanied by his closest aides, family, and millions in assets. Orchestrated by his top adviser, Yasar Ibrahim, the …