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UN: Over Two Million Syrians Head Back Home Since December
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations refugee chief revealed on Thursday that since December, more than two million Syrians have made their way back to their homeland. Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), shared on X that "Over two...
Syria Gives Access to Chemical Weapons Sites
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Izumi Nakamitsu, the United Nations' top official for disarmament affairs, expressed approval on Thursday regarding Syria’s fresh collaboration with international chemical weapons inspectors. The interim leadership in Damascus is now...
Syria allows entry to chemical arms locations to international investigators
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN’s top disarmament official, Izumi Nakamitsu, on Thursday acknowledged Syria’s recent willingness to work with international inspectors by granting complete access to chemical weapons facilities. This development marks a shift in...
Sanctions are lifting, but Syrians still can’t go home
Middle East Institute
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June 16, 2025
On May 23, President Donald Trump’s administration suspended the majority of sanctions on Syria, marking the most sweeping shift in the policy of the United States toward Damascus in over a decade. But lifting sanctions will not magically make...
Nearly Two Hundred Syrians Leave Al-Hol Camp
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Dozens of displaced Syrian families exited the notorious al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria on Sunday, marking a significant humanitarian transfer arranged by the Kurdish-led autonomous administration in cooperation with Syria’s interim...
Erdogan phones Syrian Leader to discuss regional matters
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation on Saturday with Syrian counterpart Ahmad al-Sharaa to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as broader regional and international matters,...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar start financial assistance to Syria
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar have unveiled a joint initiative to provide financial assistance to Syria’s public sector workers, aiming to support the country’s broader economic recovery, according to official reports. The aid will be...
US forces are pulled out of military bases in Syria
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) US military forces have unexpectedly exited two significant bases in Syria’s eastern Deir ez-Zor province, marking one of the largest repositionings of American forces in northeastern Syria to date, according to monitoring sources. The...
Erdogan, Syrian Leader Address Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s head of state, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Syria’s counterpart, Ahmad al-Sharaa, focusing on the ongoing strife between Israel and Iran, as well as broader regional and international...
U.S. Lawmakers Push Bill to Repeal Assad-Era Sanctions on Syria
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Thursday, US Representative Joe Wilson revealed that he, alongside a bipartisan group of colleagues, has introduced legislation aimed at lifting the sanctions imposed during the Assad regime in Syria. Wilson stated, "The Caesar law...
Erdogan, Syrian President Discuss Israel-Iran Conflict Over Phone
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa held a phone conversation on Saturday, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as other regional and global issues, according to...
Building Syria’s new army: Future plans and the challenges ahead
Middle East Institute
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June 13, 2025
After leading the lighting campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s interim president, quickly began working to form a unified national army, dismantle the existing factions, and centralize all...
flynas Celebrates Launching Direct Flights Between Jeddah and Damascus
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
The second route connecting Syria to Saudi Arabia. RIYADH, AL-RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated launching direct flights...
Bitget Opens Doors for Syrian Users Enabling Full-Service Suite of Products
Chainwire
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June 12, 2025
Victoria, Seychelles, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has now enabled the onboarding of Syrian citizens on the platform. This comes following the recent suspension of OFAC sanctions. Syrian...
Bitget Opens Doors for Syrian Users Enabling Full-Service Suite of Products
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 12, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has now enabled onboarding of Syrian citizens on the platform. This comes following the recent suspension of OFAC sanctions....
IMF Officials Visit Syria to Assess Economy
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) From June 1 to 5, officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Damascus, Syria’s capital, to evaluate the country’s economic and financial situation. During the visit, they engaged with local authorities to discuss...
IMF Conducts First Official Trip to Damascus Since 2009
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Officials from the International Monetary Fund conducted a crucial visit to Damascus between June 1 and 5, aiming to evaluate Syria’s economic and financial landscape and engage with government leaders on policy direction and...
Shopify Launches 3-Month Trial for $1/Month to Support New Entrepreneurs
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
New users can explore Shopify’s e-commerce platform with a low-cost trial, available on select plans for a limited time. NY, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shopify, a leading global eCommerce platform, has announced the launch...
flynas Celebrates Launching Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Damascus
EIN Presswire
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June 5, 2025
• Becoming the first Saudi airline to connect the two countries in 12 years. RIYADH, AL-RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated...
Israel Engages in Secret Talks with Russia
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel has reportedly conducted covert discussions with Russia regarding Iran and Syria during a pause in hostilities agreed upon with Tehran, according to a report released Wednesday. A state broadcaster indicated that Tel Aviv has...