Despite the EU’s announcement, the underlying constraints imposed by broader international sanctions—particularly U.S. measures—continue to limit Syria’s ability to fully reintegrate into the global financial system, Sawt al-Asima writes.
Although the summit’s primary focus is Gaza, Syria will also be a central point of discussion, al-Hurriya writes.
The return of refugees and transitional justice remain unresolved issues that prevent the lifting of sanctions, Matt Zweig, one of the lawmakers behind the Caesar act, told Al-Majalla.
Rabbi Yosef Hamra revealed that his delegation had been invited to the White House by the U.S. State Department, where they would advocate for lifting sanctions to support struggling resident, Rudaw writes.
Syria TV has learned from Iraqi political sources that Baghdad is preparing to receive Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in the coming period, signaling a shift in relations from intelligence-level coordination to full political engagement.
Despite reports that Syria received a new shipment of printed banknotes from Russia, the CBS confirmed that only 300 billion Syrian pounds arrived, according to al-Hurriya.
Key differences remain between the NATO allies—chief among them, the Syrian Democratic Forces, Enab Baladi writes.
“It is neither ethical nor politically justifiable for Trump to lead an effort to uproot Palestinians from their land,” the Syrian president asserted, according to Shaam News.
Several private banks have imposed a daily withdrawal cap of 250,000 Syrian pounds—an amount insufficient to cover even basic household expenses, Enab Baladi writes.
“Most of the camp’s essential services are funded by the U.S. State Department”, Jihan Hanan, co-chair of the al-Hol camp, told North Press.
In his long-awaited address to the Syrian people, President Ahmad al-Sharaa sought to present a vision for Syria’s future in the wake of the Assad
Sharaa’s diplomatic engagements in Saudi Arabia and Turkey signal the beginning of a new phase in Syria’s political landscape
Najib is accused of being behind the torture and killing of young Hamza al-Khatib.
For Syria to succeed, the onus lies not only on Sharaa but also on the broader Syrian society and the international community.
Shibani reiterated assurances to Arab and Western nations that the new administration does not pose a threat, emphasizing that Damascus has no intention of exporting revolution or interfering in other countries’ affairs.
“It is an honor to represent Syria at the World Economic Forum, marking a historic moment for our country,” al-Shibani stated
The fear of continued or renewed foreign interference—whether from the UAE, the U.S., Iran, Russia, or Turkey—remains valid, Hayan Jaber writes in Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Al-Sharaa also expressed his hope for improved relations between Syria and the United States, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and understanding, Syria TV wrote.
The body of Ismail Fattah, a leader in the Kurdish National Council, was discovered on Monday morning in the town of Qahtaniya near Qamishli.
The Ministry of Defense, led by caretaker Defense Minister Marhaf Abu Qasra, accused the SDF of stalling negotiations. “Weapons must be under the control of the state”, he told Reuters.
