Duty-free shops in Syria: Accusations of exploitation, mismanagement

The duty-free sector in Syria is witnessing a worsening crisis that threatens the future of hundreds of employees. This comes after the appointment of Muhammad Issa as a judicial guardian of the company, while Muhammad Hamdoun remains as General Manager …

US Senators Introduce Legislation to Repeal Syria's Caesar Act

US Senators Democrat Jeanne Shaheen and Republican Rand Paul introduced on Thursday a bill repealing the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019. “The legislation reflects a growing recognition that while the Caesar Act achieved its goal of isolating …

Russia in touch with Syria on military bases issue — Foreign Ministry

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20. /TASS/. Moscow maintains communication with Damascus regarding Russian military bases and is expecting a visit from a Syrian delegation led by the republic’s Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, Russian President’s Special …

SPECIAL REPORT: How a Jewish charity is helping refugees from Syria, Ukraine and beyond

Women from Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine are among the many beneficiaries of World Jewish Relief programmes in Britain, as the charity marks this year’s Refugee Week.  Ruaa and Yalda, from Syria and Afghanistan respectively, have taken part in World …

Syria’s Al-Sharaa sparks outcry for promoting militia leaders accused of rights abuses

Syria Rejoins SWIFT for the First Time Since the War: What Are the Economic Implications?

In a landmark development that signals a potential shift in Syria’s long-isolated economic landscape, the Central Bank of Syria announced it had completed its first international banking transaction through the SWIFT system in over fourteen years. The move …

U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Repeal the Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria

In a significant development reflecting shifting U.S. policy toward Syria, two members of the U.S. Senate introduced a bill on Wednesday calling for the repeal of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, commonly known as the “Caesar Act.” The bipartisan …

Amid Criticism and Questions, Syria’s Supreme Electoral Commission Launches Its Work with Inaugural Press Conference

The Supreme Commission for People’s Assembly Elections held its first press conference this morning, officially launching its operations. The event was attended by the commission’s chair, Mr. Mohammad Taha al-Ahmad, and its spokesperson, Mr. Nawar Najmeh. …

Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria: Pakistanis advised to avoid travel

ISLAMABAD: In order to ensure safety and security, Pakistani nationals are advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic until the situation improves and normalised, said …

What’s behind Syria’s silence on the Israel-Iran War? - analysis