During his visit to Damascus, Pederson has discussed the economy, peace process, and the US and Turkish role in Syria, reports The Syria Times.
Assad plans to raise the Industrial Bank’s capital to 14 billion Syrian pounds, according to SANA.
The Syrian Yazidi community is no longer exempt from Islamic personal status laws, sparking outrage, writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syria has criticized Turkey’s commitment to its Astana process obligations, writes The Syria Times.
An anti-money laundering commission has pledged to clamp down on illegal currency vendors, reports Etihad Press.
A US drone strike has killed an ISIS oil commander in Deir-ez-Zor, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
A senior Russian diplomat has warned that Syrians are living through the most challenging times yet, writes Al-Watan.
The Syrian pound reached a new low on Thursday evening, reports Etihad Press.
The Russian Foreign Minister and UN Secretary-General have reiterated the need for humanitarian aid to combat the coronavirus pandemic, reports SANA.
ISIS have killed 26 regime fighters in an ambush in Deir-ez-Zor, reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A new banknote has caused havoc in the Syrian economy, writes Alsouria Net.
The Biden administration will adhere strictly to the Caesar Act’s sanctions package without interfering with humanitarian aid, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
As the economic situation deteriorates, women have been forced to (re)enter the labor market, accepting unsuitable working conditions, writes North Press.
Algeria has extended a hand to Syria’s spiralling and sanction-stricken economy, reports Enab Baladi.
Syrian authorities have been instructed to repay billions of pounds worth of outstanding debt belonging to military servicemen, reports the Syria Times.
Religious groups have called on President Joe Biden to remove the sanctions on the Syria, claiming that they are compounding the suffering of the Syrian people reports Al-Masdar.
The Central Bank has announced the release of the new 5,000 Syrian pound banknote, which they say will meet the needs of the market writes SANA.
It has been speculated that a 5,000 Syrian pound bank note will soon be issued, but it is feared that the issuing will lead to inflation reports Etihad Press.
There are concerns that Syria’s wheat yield will be lower than expected, amid a shortage of diesel and rain reports Enab Baladi.
Syria has condemned the US for putting Cuba on the list of states that sponsor terrorism and insisted that it can face US schemes writes SANA.
