ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met online with U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, state-owned Anadolu news …
Trump Tower Damascus? Syria seeks to charm US president for sanctions relief
A Trump Tower in Damascus, a detente with Israel and U.S. access to Syria’s oil and gas are part of Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa’s strategic pitch to try to get face time with U.S. President Donald …
India File: After the ceasefire, trade is back in focus
U.S. President Donald Trump was set to meet Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday following a surprise announcement that the United States would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led …
Exclusive-Qatari Financing of Syrian Salaries Gets US Go-Ahead, Sources Say
The United Nations says nine out of 10 Syrians live in poverty. The country’s interim finance minister in January said that pay for public sector workers would be increased by 400% from February at an …
Behind Israel’s support for the Druze lies goal to weaken Syria
Israel’s stated commitment to defending the Syrian Druze is, by the admission of some of its leaders, consistent with a long-term strategic goal — the weakening of Syria. “The State of Israel feels …
Qatar to provide Syria with monthly payments for salaries, minister says
Qatar is set to provide Syria with $29 million monthly for three months that can be extended to pay salaries, the Syrian finance minister said in a statement on Wednesday.
Behind Israel’s support for the Druze lies goal to weaken Syria
Israel’s stated commitment to defending the Syrian Druze is, by the admission of some of its leaders, consistent with a long-term strategic goal — the weakening of Syria. “The State of Israel feels …
Qatar’s funding of Syrian salaries: A strategic move in regional politics
The initial Doha investment is not very large on a global scale, however because Syrian salaries are quite low it may have a big impact.
Qatar to help Syria pay salaries, says minister amid US silence
Qatar to fund $29M monthly for 3 months to cover Syrian wages in health, education, social sectors, and pensions …
Syria and Qatar to pay back Syria’s debt to the World Bank
A joint statement by the finance ministries of Saudi and Qatar said the decision to pay Syria’s nearly $15 million debt to the World Bank was made during this month’s meetings in Washington by the …