Central Bank of Syria begins work to reactivate SWIFT

The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria (CBS), Abdul Qader Hasriyeh, stated that lifting US sanctions on Syria will help reconnect the banking system in Syria to the global financial transfer system “SWIFT.” In an interview with Saudi Al-Hadath channel …

The chance to pull Syria closer to U.S. interests was too good for Trump to ignore

President Donald Trump landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday with a singular goal in mind: sign big, beautiful, bountiful deals with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) and entice business heavyweights in the Gulf region to invest billions in …

Syria-Israel contacts said to intensify in wake of Trump-Sharaa meeting & lifting of US sanctions

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, meets with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, at Sakhir Palace in Bahrain, May 10, 2025. (Photo: IMAGO/APAimages via Reuters) Israeli and Syrian representatives have reportedly held talks in …

EXCLUSIVE: Syria, DP World sign $800M port development deal

Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports and DP World signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) worth $800 million yesterday, a strategic step aimed at strengthening port infrastructure and logistics services in Syria. photo courtesy of SANA …

France’s charge d’affaires begins duties in Syria

The French chargé d’affaires in Syria, Jean-Baptiste Faivre, began his duties yesterday, May 15, 2025, by attending the graduation activities of the “MARES” journalism training program at the newsrooms of the Enab Baladi organization in Damascus. In his …

Syria Already Begun Talks With Israel To Join Abraham Accords – Reports

File image. Israeli and Syrian officials held secret talks in recent days, including on the possibility of the new regime joining the Abraham Accords, Channel 12 reported on May 15, a day after United States President Trump urged Syrian President Ahmad al- …

Washington prepares sanctions relief for Syria

Sectarian violence on Syria’s coast undermines new government

LATAKIA, Syria — At first glance, Latakia looks to be one of the better places in Syria. Nestled on the Syrian coast, it was spared the worst horrors of the country’s 14-year civil war. A former stronghold of the Assad regime, the city was never the scene …

Israel and Syria Hold Secret Talks in Azerbaijan Amid UAE-Led Regional Initiative

Watan-Israeli media revealed that secret talks are currently taking place between Israel and the new Syrian administration as part of a UAE-mediated regional peace initiative. According to Israel’s Channel 12, one of the key meetings was recently held in …

Pakistan Welcomes the United States’ Decision to lift Sanctions imposed on Syria

Islamabad, SANA-Pakistan welcomed the United States’ decision to lift sanctions imposed on Syria, marking a pivotal step towards regional stability and economic recovery. In a statement issued by the Pakistani foreign ministry, Pakistan affirmed that this …