Turkish companies expect more opportunities to support $500bn Syria reconstruction

Companies from banks to port operators and energy companies are lining up to grab their share of business opportunities arising out of Syria’s $500 billion reconstruction effort as the war-torn country opens up its economy. Turkey’s Deniz Bank, which is …

'Christians... Other Minorities Will Be Slaughtered': Syria on the Brink of Civil Collapse

NORTHEAST SYRIA - The Trump administration warns Syria may face full-scale civil war within weeks. When CBN News visited the front lines of the battle-scarred country, we discovered the new war has already begun. Fighting rages across northern Syria with …

Sanction relief gives hope: Syria's only woman minister

Syria’s only female minister says lifting of economic sanctions offers hope for recovery

DAMASCUS (AP) — The lifting of economic sanctions on Syria will allow the government to begin work on daunting tasks… DAMASCUS (AP) — The lifting of economic sanctions on Syria will allow the government to begin work on daunting tasks that include fighting …

4 banks to get relief as Japan moves to partially lift sanctions on Syria

At least four banks will get relief from Tokyo as Japan on Friday decided to partially lift sanctions on Syria, NHK News reported. Top Japanese government spokesman Hayashi Yoshimasa told reporters that Tokyo should “support positive efforts in Syria and …

Washington advances ‘new chapter’ in Syria ties, says senior official

DAMASCUS This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa (CR), Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani (R), and US special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack (CL) attending a deal signing ceremony …

Syria signs first reconstruction deal valued at $7B

Syria signed its first major reconstruction deal, sealed weeks after US President Donald Trump decided to lift sanctions in a signal of a shifting regional order. Washington’s envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack was present at the signing of the $7-billion gas …

Syria signs $7B power deal with consortium including Turkish firms

Syria on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of Qatari, Turkish and U.S. companies to develop major power generation projects with a foreign investment valued at about $7 billion. The agreement involves building four combined- …

Lebanon, Syria step up drug and arms smuggling crackdowns amid regional shifts

The Lebanese army on Thursday said it thwarted several attempts to smuggle drugs and fuel in the eastern Baalbek region, near the Syrian border. Several suspects were arrested, authorities said. Baalbek is located in the Bekaa Valley, a region long …

Syria welcomes Japan's decision to lift sanctions on four banks

Damascus: The Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Japanese government's decision to lift sanctions and asset freezes on four Syrian banks, considering it a positive step toward Syria's recovery, achieving stability and prosperity, and …