They added that the central bank is being cautious in line with the government’s follow-up towards the increasing financial volume of Syrian residents. Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development has issued …
Syria’s schools open amid anti-coronavirus measures
More than 3 million Syrian students started school in government-held areas Sunday, marking the first school day amid strict measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, state media reported.
Two Saudi citizens and a Syrian named, shamed and convicted for running illegal business
Saudi authorities have named and shamed two Saudi citizens and a Syrian after they were, Saudi media reported. Under Saudi laws, a citizen hiring out trade licences without actually being involved in …
U.N. steps up COVID-19 measures at Syrian refugee camps in Jordan
The U.N. refugee agency is stepping up efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 among tens of thousands of Syrians in camps in Jordan after the first cases were confirmed last week, the head of the …
More U.S. military supplies enter NE Syria: report
Fifty truckloads of military gears and logistic supplies for the U.S.-led coalition entered Syria from Iraq on Saturday, a war monitor reported. The convoy entered through the al-Walid crossing and …
Syrian olive trees put down roots in Iraq
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Iraqi Kurdistan is a hidden treasure: tens of thousands of olive trees, thriving in a new homeland after being smuggled from neighboring Syria. Their branches are …
Fires devour large agricultural lands in western Syria
AFPTV 1. Aerial shot water truck of the Syrian civil defence, also known as the White Helmets, driving on a dirt road in the town of Jisr al-Shughur, in the west of the mostly rebel-held Syrian …
Why Are U.S. and Russian Forces Clashing in Syria?
Run-ins between the U.S. and Russian forces have increased following President Donald Trump’s short-lived decision to withdraw 1,000 U.S. personnel—after which he changed his mind, agreeing to keep a …
Syria reports Israeli airstrike near northern city of Aleppo
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli warplanes fired missiles on suburbs of the northern city of Aleppo early Friday, Syrian state media said, amid increased airstrikes on Syria in recent weeks. There were …
How a second Trump term could shift Russia’s stance on Syria
Assad may be an “uneasy partner,” as Suchkov explains, but Putin has shown he sticks by his allies, whatever the “reputational risk,” as long as Russia’s interests are served. The “cautious optimism” …