CENTCOM removes ISIS leader in Syria with airstrike aimed at outside activities
Airstrike Targets ISIS Official in Syria On Tuesday, a US Central Command (CENTCOM) airstrike in northern Syria resulted in the death of an ISIS official, identified as Rakhim Boev. CENTCOM reported the operation, stating that Boev was involved in orchestrating threats against US citizens and allies. This action highlights CENTCOM’s ongoing efforts to thwart terrorist […]
Crypto exchange Binance starts operations in Syria after sanctions are lifted by Trump
Binance Launches Crypto Trading in Syria Binance, recognized as one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has become one of the initial platforms to operate in Syria following the easing of US and EU sanctions in May. Residents of Syria can now access the Binance platform to trade various crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), as […]
Ancient baby rattles from 4,500 years ago found in Syria show insights into Bronze Age parenting
Discovery of Ancient Baby Rattles in Syria Recent findings suggest that the quest to entertain children isn’t a modern phenomenon; it dates back to the Bronze Age. The National Museum of Denmark has unveiled a remarkable artifact: a 4,500-year-old baby rattle from Syria. This research, featuring contributions from historians at the French Archéorient CNRS and […]
U.S. Military Presence in Syria to be Decreased by Trump Administration
Thomas Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey and the envoy to Syria under President Donald Trump, mentioned recently that the US plans to significantly cut its military presence in Syria, reducing the number of military bases from eight to just one. This move reflects a shift in US policy toward Syria, as Barrack noted that […]
American man who joined ISIS in Syria receives 10-year prison sentence
Independent US Citizen Sentenced for ISIS Military Training A US citizen who admitted to receiving military training from the Syrian Islamic State has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. This sentencing occurred on Monday. Lilim Sireimani, aged 49, originally hails from Kosovo. He reportedly entered Syria a decade ago and participated in at […]
U.S. Diplomat: Syria will help find missing Americans in the conflict-ridden country
New Envoy to Syria Aims to Locate Missing Americans President Donald Trump has appointed Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Turkey, as a special envoy for Syria, with a focus on helping the new Syrian government find Americans who have gone missing in the conflict-ridden country. On Friday, Trump made this announcement, coinciding with a […]
Trump administration relaxes restrictions on Syria
The administration recently announced its decision to relax sanctions on Syria, fulfilling a commitment made earlier this month regarding President Trump’s long-standing involvement in the Civil War there. The Ministry of Finance stated on Friday that a general license (GL) 25 has been issued for Syria, allowing a series of transactions involving the new government […]
US relaxes financial rules on Syria with GL 25 exemption to promote stability in the country
Sanctions Relief Announced for Syria The administration of Trump declared fresh sanctions relief for Syria on Friday, which is part of a broader strategy aimed at rolling back longstanding penalties and fostering stability within the nation. The Treasury Department communicated that a 180-day exemption, referred to as GL 25, would be provided to alleviate some […]
Barrack to back Trump’s Middle East plan as the new Special Envoy for Syria
Tom Barrack to Serve as US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack, the Turkish US ambassador and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, announced on Friday that he will take on the role of Syria’s Special US Envoy. This comes amidst discussions about relief from recent sanctions. In a post on X, Barrack expressed his […]
Rubio: A large-scale civil war in Syria is likely to happen soon even with the U.S. lifting sanctions.
Syria on the Brink of Civil War, According to Secretary of State Rubio On May 20, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed grave concerns that Syria could be just weeks away from entering a “full civil war,” only days after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Rubio remarked, “Given […]