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Published on 06:54 GMT

Istanbul talks signal new momentum in Syria-US relations

ANKARA Syria’s normalization drive with the United States has accelerated over the weekend as high-level crucial talks in Istanbul focused on lifting sanctions, fostering regional cooperation and paving the way for economic recovery and stability in the …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News - Pro-Government
Published on 06:29 GMT

Turkey to Export Gas to Syria Starting June

Sun 25 May 2025 | 07:37 AM Turkey aims to export 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Syria annually, starting next June, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Arslan Bayraktar announced. Turkish Anadolu Agency quoted Bayraktar as saying that the …

Source: Sada Elbalad - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 05:32 GMT

Erdogan stresses maintaining Syria’s territorial integrity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a meeting in Istanbul with Jolani that it is important to preserve the territorial integrity of the neighboring country, the Turkish leader’s office said in a statement following the talks. The visit of the …

Source: Mehr News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 05:19 GMT

US Removes Syria Sanctions In Implementation Of Trump’s ‘Fresh Start’ Vision

The White House on Friday began easing sanctions on Syria, in fulfillment of President Trump’s promise to give the war-torn country a new chance and put it on the path to “greatness”. “I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to …

Source: Gulf Insider - Neutral
Published on 05:02 GMT

Syria hails US move to ease Assad-era sanctions as ‘positive step’

Damascus: Syria has welcomed the decision by the Trump administration to ease sanctions imposed during the Assad era, calling it a “positive step” towards alleviating the country’s prolonged humanitarian and economic suffering. In an official statement, …

Source: Madhyamam - Center-left
Published on 04:20 GMT

US President Donald Trump and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa shake hands in Riyadh earlier this month as ...

Source: Barron News Shield - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on 03:41 GMT

Donald Trump admin grants sweeping sanctions exemptions to Syria

Donald Trump announced last week that the US would roll back the heavy financial penalties in a bid to give the interim government a better chance of survival. The Trump administration said businesses and investors are getting the protection against …

Source: Mid Day Mumbai - Pending
Published on 03:33 GMT

US ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack will also serve as special envoy to Syria

Thomas Barrack: “I am proud to serve as the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria and to support the implementation of President Trump’s vision for stable Syria”. Barrack is a Lebanese American whose grandparents immigrated to the US in 1900 from Zahle Tom Barrack, …

Source: Ya Libnan - Center-left
Published on 03:56 GMT

AnalysisRisks remain in Syria but none of the main players want the country to implode

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 24, 2025

US rolls back Assad-era sanctions on Syria

The United States granted immediate sanctions relief to Syria after President Donald Trump called for a complete end to sanctions on the country. The sanctions relief was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department and State Department on May 23. According …

Source: The Kyiv Independent - Neutral