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Published on May 16, 2025

Trump says he 'didn't ask' Israel on Syria policy

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said Friday he did not consult with Israel before deciding to recognize Syria's new government and lift sanctions. "I don't know. I didn't ask them about that," Trump told reporters …

Source: Yeni Safak - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 16, 2025

Syria inks $800 million deal with DP World for port development

The Syrian government and port and logistics company DP World signed an $800 million memorandum of understanding to develop the port of Tartous, state news agency SANA reported Friday, after the lifting of U.S sanctions cleared the way for the deal. The …

Source: Sabah - Pending
Published on May 16, 2025

Makhlouf's ambiguous announcement: Elite force on Syria's coast

2025-05-16T10:08:35+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf announced the formation of an elite force in the country’s coastal region, referring to undisclosed agreements tied to what he …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

New Syria government urged to implement human rights reforms

Amnesty International urged the new government of Syria to address the country’s history of human rights abuses through “justice, truth, and reparation” in a statement released on Friday. The rights group also called for the implementation of reforms to …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2025

Despite Netanyahu's pleas, Trump lifts Syria sanctions

2025-05-16T13:34:32+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ US President Donald Trump did not inform Israel in advance of his decision to meet Syria's transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa or to lift sanctions on Damascus, Axios …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

World Bank announces Syria debt settlement, eligible for new programs and reconstruction grants

Washington, SANA-The World Bank announced that it has settled Syria’s $15.5 million debt, making it eligible for new programs and millions of dollars in reconstruction grants. Reuters quoted the bank as saying in a statement that payments from Saudi Arabia …

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 16, 2025

World Bank says Saudi Arabia and Qatar have paid off Syria's outstanding debt

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The World Bank said Friday that the $15.5 million Syria owed it has been paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, clearing Damascus to take out new loans. Saudi Arabia and Qatar had announced plans last month to clear Syria’s outstanding …

Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
Published on May 16, 2025

Security official outlines Syria-Israel peace plan

[Damascus] Syria is reportedly in secret negotiations with Israel, with the aim of joining the Abraham Accords, according to multiple media reports and sources familiar with the matter. The talks—mediated by Arab and international actors—signal a potential …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on May 16, 2025

As new Syria emerges, nightclub attacks awaken fears of return to sectarian repression

On April 29, around 20 armed men stormed into Layila al-Sharq, a popular nightclub near central Damascus. According to reports, the men began attacking patrons, sending them fleeing into the night. In video of the incident, scores of frenzied clubgoers can …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on May 16, 2025

World Bank says Saudi Arabia and Qatar have paid off Syria’s outstanding debt

Source: WNYT - New York - Neutral