Syria’s Sharaa talks economic ties with UAE leader: What to know The UAE is moving to boost trade and investment ties with Syria amid the conflicts in the region and following initial caution in its dealings with Damascus. Syria
Fuel price protests in Syria continue for second day: What to know The Syrian government hiked fuel prices by more than 28%, prompting massive protests across at least eight provinces. Syria
UN watchdog formally ends probe into Assad-era nuclear sites The vote follows last month's visit by international inspectors to two suspected former nuclear sites in Syria. Syria
Syria destroys 42 bombs in chemical stockpile purge: What to know The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has resumed its inspections in Syria and confirmed that at least 42 aerial bombs have been destroyed by Syrian authorities in the first such efforts since 2014. Syria
Analysis Why Turkey welcomes Israel-Syria talks despite mounting red lines By Barin Kayaoglu In Ankara, reporting on geopolitics and national security
Qatari-led consortium signs $7B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war. Syria
Turkey, Syria, Jordan launch anti-ISIS ops center in Damascus: What to know The coordination unit began operations on May 19 in Damascus as the Turkish president accused the SDF of stalling on an integration deal with Damascus. Turkey
Tom Barrack talks Syria aid during Saudi Arabia, Jordan visits: What to know The US and EU recently lifted numerous sanctions on Syria, and the country received a massive wheat shipment on Wednesday. Syria
Analysis US sanctions relief key to Syria’s recovery but hinges on global coordination The levies include secondary sanctions targeting individuals or companies who engage with Damascus, so private sector companies will only move after a US green light. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
US grants Syria initial sanctions relief The Treasury Department said the move is meant to facilitate activity across all sectors of Syria's economy and encourage new investment. Syria
Exclusive US set to unveil sweeping Syria sanctions relief The Trump administration is preparing to issue a general license for Syria and a Caesar Act waiver. By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Trump appoints Turkey ambassador Tom Barrack as envoy to Syria: What to know Tom Barrack's dual role is likely to give Trump more direct finger on the pulse of his Syria policy as the president has vowed to lift decades of US economic sanctions to give the country's people "a chance at greatness." Syria
Iraqi Kurdistan PM Barzani backs cautious engagement with Syria’s new rulers Speaking at an Al-Monitor Global Institute Event in Washington, Masrour Barzani urged Kurdish unity and said Damascus must prove it can lead a divided Syria. Iraq
As Israel deconfliction talks proceed, Turkey and Syria discuss military ties during visits A senior Turkish military delegation traveled to Damascus as Ankara and Washington hold talks on Syrian Kurdish groups and Syrian stability. Turkey
3 killed in attack on Russia’s Hmeimim base in Syria: Monitor Russia is aiming to maintain its military bases in Syria following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad, while a number of Syrians are currently sheltering at the Hmeimim air base. Syria
Rubio warns Syria’s government could collapse in weeks, triggering civil war The top US diplomat made the case for sanctions relief and renewed engagement with the transitional government in Damascus to prevent "full-scale civil war." Syria
Turkey’s intel chief Kalin makes surprise visit to Syria, meets Sharaa Kalin's visit comes as a Turkish delegation arrives in Washington to discuss sanctions relief on Syria with the Trump administration. Turkey
