The Envoy reportedly blamed elements of Suweida’s leadership for the closure of the Damascus–Suweida highway, a vital commercial and logistical link between the southern province and the capital.
Syrian economist Dr. Karam Shaar told local media that political sentiment in Washington is shifting.
Economist Ibrahim Qushji and Damascus University professor Yasser al-Mashaal both described the measure as largely symbolic.
The Economist explores Syria’s shifting political landscape under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, tracing a path from initial optimism to a resurgence of authoritarianism.
According to SANA, the meeting prioritised de-escalation, respect for Syria’s internal affairs, and the establishment of mechanisms to support regional stability.
Human rights advocates warn that without impartial probes and accountability, abuses will perpetuate cycles of violence, Daraj writes.
Observers point to three possible trajectories: escalation if moderate voices are ignored, containment through genuine reconciliation and political inclusion, or internationalization if outside powers intervene.
A new cross-border investigation has uncovered how Syria’s notorious Fourth Division, commanded by Maher al-Assad, built one of the world’s most lucrative drug empires by exploiting pharmaceutical supply chains and regional trade routes.
U.S. Congressman Abraham Hamadeh met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani during a brief, unannounced visit to Damascus, following a trip to Israel, according to a statement on Hamadeh’s official website.
A senior French diplomatic source told 963+ on Monday that negotiations between the SDF and Syria’s transitional government remain “active and under discussion” in Paris.
The head of the Damascus and Rural Damascus Chamber of Industry said the Chamber had contacted relevant ministries to push for reduced tariffs and seek a reciprocal agreement on customs exemptions.
Jordan will host a trilateral meeting on Tuesday bringing together Syrian, American, and Jordanian officials to discuss consolidating a ceasefire in Suweida province, southern Syria, and advancing a resolution to the crisis there.
The formation of the Supreme Legal Committee has sparked concerns about the emergence of parallel governance structures in Suweida, SANA notes.
Talal al-Hilali, Chairman of the Syrian Investment Authority, described the event as “more than a formal occasion,” calling it “a clear declaration that Syria is open for investment, committed to building a prosperous future, and ready to partner with trusted allies to write a new chapter of recovery and growth.”
The draft also proposes expanding humanitarian and commercial exemptions to facilitate trade with Syria
His remarks follow renewed clashes around Manbij, after SDF forces launched rocket and artillery attacks on the village of Al-Kiyariyah in the Deir Hafer district of eastern Aleppo.
Bashir stated that the agreements include the development of four combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants, Ultra Syria writes.
A potential breakthrough may lie in Deir ez-Zor, where discussions are reportedly underway for a phased transfer of governance, Enab Baladi writes.
The events of the coast and Suweida further eroded U.S. confidence in the transitional government’s ability to uphold basic standards of accountability.
According to an investigation conducted by several media outlets, Mediterranean Airlines to a powerful Lebanese-Greek business dynasty with deep political connections, as well as to a drug trafficker and migrant smuggler.
