Syria

The U.S. has proposed lifting U.N. sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his meeting with Donald Trump, reports Baltimore Chronicle.

Turkey has launched a gas pipeline to supply Azerbaijani gas to Syria, aiming to restore electricity after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime.

Trump signs executive order lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria. The White House supports regional stability while keeping restrictions on Assad and his allies in place.

Trump may lift Syria sanctions in exchange for access to resources and permission to build Trump Tower in Damascus. Joining the Abraham Accords is also discussed.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have agreed to settle Syria’s debt to the World Bank for $1.2 billion, enabling the resumption of humanitarian and economic support for Syria.