U.S. sanctions lifting on Syria sets stage for economic rejuvenation as investments surge in the war-torn nation. Syrian business magnates, alongside foreign investors, plan major investments across …
Breaking Down Trump’s Plan to Lift U.S. Sanctions on Syria
P resident Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, May 13, that he plans to end the U.S. sanctions imposed on Syria, which have been in place for over 45 years. Announcing the news on the first day of his …
In a bizarre speech attended by some of the world’s business elites, Donald Trump asks Saudi Crown Prince MBS, ‘How do you sleep at night?’
Donald Trump’s recent Saudi Arabia trip sparked attention. He praised Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He lauded Saudi Arabia as a global business hub. Trump announced easing Syria sanctions. He mentioned meeting Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara.
Turkey’s Erdogan Met Online With Trump, Syrian and Saudi Leaders, Anadolu Says
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 …