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Syrian government focuses on attracting new economy investments, ties with Central Asia states

Syria has been receiving a number of investments in recent months, from oil and energy deals to talk of investment in train lines and airports.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa signs a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, Damascus, January 18, 2026.
Members of the Syrian Kurdish Asayish security forces gather at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.

Australia issues temporary ban on citizen from Syrian camp amid terror concerns

People walk at the Kurdish-run al-Hol camp, which holds relatives of suspected Islamic State (IS) group fighters in the northeastern Hasakeh governorate, on April 18, 2025.

Australia’s ISIS camp dilemma exposes Syria’s growing post SDF chaos - analysis

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani speaks during a press conference in Damascus, May 20, 2025; illustrative.

Why Syria's FM is changing his messaging to Israel - and why it matters - analysis


October 7 massacre a 'mistake that cost Iran dearly,' regime-aligned newspaper says

The piece noted that Hamas’s assault had severe negative repercussions for the regional standing of the “Axis of Resistance” led by Iran, chief among them Syria’s drift away from Iranian influence.

Iran unveils a clock to countdown to the destruction of Israel

Turkey eyes more influence in Iraq, Syria, Gaza after deal - analysis

Erdogan hopes the deals can pave the way for more Turkish influence in Gaza and around the region.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Syria open for business as it eyes end to US sanctions - analysis

Syria is moving to capitalize on its new ties abroad.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria Tom Barrack in Istanbul, Turkey, May 24, 2025.

Syrian defense minister and SDF commander agree to immediate ceasefire, ministry says

The ceasefire applies to northern and north-eastern Syria.

 SDF commander Mazloum Abdi, attends an interview with Reuters in Shaddadi, Syria, June 13, 2025.

Syrian army redeploys near SDF fronts in northeast Syria as clashes rise

Kurdish SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami accused factions belonging to the Damascus government of attempting to enter two Kurdish-held districts of Aleppo with tanks.

 Soldiers from the Syrian Democratic Forces stand in front of the detainees before the first exchange operation between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian government in Aleppo, Syria, April 3, 2025.

Is Syria safe for Jews? Rabbis and Jewish leaders visit Damascus on goodwill mission

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The mission sought to explore the prospects of a new chapter of Jewish-Muslim relations after a regime change in Syria.

DURING A goodwill mission to Syria last month, a group of Jewish academics, rabbis, and community leaders that included Israeli passport holders visited Syria. Here, delegation members Faraj Jajati and Rabbi Asher Lopatin hold a Syrian Torah scroll.

Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor, sources say

Israel, which has a 120,000-strong Druze minority whose men serve in the Israeli military, has said it will protect the sect and carried out military strikes in Syria under the banner of defending it.

Syrian Druze fly Israel, Druze flags during protest in Sweida, August 16, 2025.

Arrest warrant for Bashar Assad shows Syrian courts’ accountability, but can it be enforced?

Since the start of widespread protests in 2011, Bashar Assad’s name has been tied to numerous violations and international accusations.

 Assad poster burns in Syria

Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact, US envoy says

Syria and Israel are in talks to reach an agreement that Damascus hopes will secure a halt to Israeli airstrikes and the withdrawal of Israeli troops who have pushed into southern Syria.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and U.S. special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack speaks after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (not pictured) at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon August 26, 2025.

Syria marks new school year without Assad printed in textbooks

According to data from the Syrian Ministry of Education, there are about 19,400 schools in the country, of which about 7,900 are totally or partially destroyed.

 A DRONE view shows Damascus city at night, after the ousting of Bashar Assad, in Syria.