By bnm Gulf bureau Syria must open its financial sector to regional and international banks as a crucial step towards economic recovery and rebuilding the country’s banking system, a banking expert …
Turkey sends firefighting aircraft to Syria as wildfires rage on both sides of the border
ISTANBUL — Turkey sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring Syria as Turkish firefighters battled a blaze on their side of the border and one person was reported dead in the country’s west.
Ties restored after 14 years: UK resumes geopolitical relations with Syria, extends $129 million financial aid
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Syria’s interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Damascus, marking the restoration of formal ties after 14 years. The UK pledged £94.5 million in aid for …
Jordan: ACC, Syrian officials discuss reconstruction, trade cooperation
AMMAN — Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) Khalil Haj Tawfiq on Thursday met with Governor of Damascus Maher Marwan, and Governor of Rural Damascus Amer Sheikh to discuss avenues for …
UK foreign secretary visits Syria after easing sanctions
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss boosting cooperation …
UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus
Britain said on Saturday it was reestablishing diplomatic relations with Syria after the country’s years-long civil war, as foreign minister David Lammy visited its capital Damascus, pledging 94.5 …
3 Bangladeshis sent to jail after deportation from Malaysia over militant ties
The network allegedly recruited members via social media, extorted annual membership fees, and raised funds through e-wallets and remittance services for IS operations in Syria and Bangladesh.
2000 ISIS militants active in Syria’s desert: Brigade spox
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – An estimated 2,000 Islamic State (ISIS) militants remain active in Syria’s vast desert regions, a spokesperson for a faction aligned with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic …
Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria
A new wildfire has erupted in Greece prompting evacuations, while firefighters in Turkey pressed ahead with efforts to contain a deadly blaze west of the country.
Turkey-Syria trade ramps up by 60 percent: Turkish diplomat
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Trade between Turkey and Syria has increased by 60 percent since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December, the head of Ankara’s mission in Damascus told Rudaw on …