Syrian Economist Warns: Recent Drop in Dollar Exchange Rate is an Illusion, Followed by a Likely Surge
Khazzam emphasized that no sustainable increase in the supply of U.S. dollars has occurred to justify the currency’s rapid fall
Khazzam emphasized that no sustainable increase in the supply of U.S. dollars has occurred to justify the currency’s rapid fall
The transitional authority in Syria is trying to avoid adressing urgent demands—yet ends up crashing into reality instead, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
Rubio’s remarks came just hours ahead of his scheduled meeting in Antalya with Syria’s interim Foreign Minister, Asaad Shibani.
The Sharaa-Trump encounter was far more than a ceremonial handshake, Syria TV writes.
This was the first meeting between a U.S. and Syrian president in 25 years.
Central Bank Governor Abdelkader Housriyeh described the sanctions relief as critical for restoring monetary stability. “This is not just an economic shift—it is a psychological one,” he said.
While the lifting of sanctions marks a dramatic breakthrough, the road ahead remains fraught.
What makes this moment unique is not just the shifting tone in Washington, but the rare convergence of interests across political lines.
Abu Hatam Shaqra remains on the U.S. terrorism watchlist for alleged involvement in kidnapping, torture, and extrajudicial killings
Azerbaijan’s approach mirrors broader trends in global energy diplomacy, akin to China’s engagement in Africa or Russia’s energy-based influence in Libya, Syria TV writes.
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated hours before Sharaa’s arrival that Paris “will not issue a blank cheque,” stressing the need for accountability, justice, and structural reform.
UAE-facilitated dialogue could represent a tentative first step toward deconfliction or even longer-term security arrangements, al-Modon writes.
When Syria signed its biggest investment deal in years, it wasn’t just about containers and cranes—it was a message to Turkey, Europe, and the world.
Shibani’s speech at the UN focused on one key theme: lifting sanctions as a prerequisite for Syrian stability.
According to Israel’s Channel N12, citing the Turkish opposition outlet Sozcu, Turkish F-16s conducted reconnaissance flights in the same area where Israeli jets were operating and issued “warning messages” via electronic warfare systems, al-Modon writes.
The Interior Ministry announced that security forces had launched an immediate investigation, identifying and arresting the individuals seen in the video, according to Enab Baladi.
Foreign Minister Shibani stressed in New York that the crisis only underscores the need for a political solution grounded in sovereignty and internal consensus.
Despite refusing to join the Abraham Accords, Damascus affirmed its commitment to building a Syria that does not seek to threaten any other party, Syria TV says.
The Qamishli Kurdish Conference of April 2025 marked a historic moment, not only for Syria’s Kurds but for the country’s broader journey toward rebuilding a viable, pluralistic state.
It remains unclear whether Washington has formally responded to the Syrian communication.
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