Kalin’s visit comes as a Turkish delegation arrives in Washington to discuss sanctions relief on Syria with the Trump administration.
Despite reconciliation claims: New Syrian regime confiscates Jewish properties
The Syrian Interior Ministry authorized a local entity, headed by Yousef Hamdan and Ahmad Abu Shukr, to transfer properties of “absent Jews” to new owners. This is despite the fact that during former …
Israel must protect Syria’s Druze from Sharaa, a terrorist in a suit
In the battle for the character of Syria and the region as a whole, we must choose a clear side. Not just in words but in action.
What does Syria’s sanctions relief mean for Lebanon?
As the US considers lifting sanctions on Syria, Lebanon sees both risk and opportunity. President Joseph Aoun eyes regional trade, refugee returns and economic recovery amid shifting alliances.
Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran
President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while downplaying Russia-Ukraine talks.
World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared
The World Bank says it will restart operations in Syria following a 14-year pause after the country cleared more than $15m of debt with financial backing from Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The United States …
Syria offered to build Trump Tower in Damascus before presidents’ meeting
Damascus courted Donald Trump with a range of incentives, including the potential for a Trump Tower in the Syrian capital, before a meeting between the United States president and his Syrian …
Lifting sanctions will catalyse Syria’s recovery, says its central-bank governor
But the country must also modernise monetary policy, rewire banking and reconnect with global markets, argues Abdulkader Husrieh …
Syria, World Bank discuss post-sanction reconstruction
Trump announced at 2025 Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh that he would order the removal of ‘brutal and crippling’ sanctions on Syria – Anadolu Ajansı …
Syria’s finance minister says foreign investors welcome after US sanctions move
Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Barnieh made a call to global investors on Wednesday to come do business with Syria after U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that he would lift all of …