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BUSINESSAug 30Visa , Mastercard begin international card transactions in SyriaVisa and Mastercard have started allowing international card transactions in Syria, indicating a significant change in financial services access. This development could impact Syria's economy and international financial relations.middleeaststar.com · Syria
BUSINESSAug 30Visa , Mastercard launch international card payments in SyriaVisa and Mastercard have initiated international card payment services in Syria, marking a notable development in the country's financial accessibility.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 30Ahmed al - Sharaa hails Syria credit card comeback as Damascus Fair opens to the worldAhmed al-Sharaa has praised the comeback of credit cards in Syria as the Damascus Fair opens. This event signifies a step towards economic normalization and international engagement for the country.jpost.com · Israel
DISASTERAug 30Syria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange hazeSyria sandstorm blankets Homs in eerie orange hazeAl Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 29Spectacular fireworks over Damascus as ‘Syria Shines Again’Footage shows fireworks lighting up Damascus as the Syrian capital hosts the Damascus International Fair.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 29Expert : Turkey NATO combat doctrine poses threat to Israel with Syria presenceAn expert assesses that Turkey's NATO combat doctrine, combined with its presence in Syria, poses a threat to Israel. This highlights a complex geopolitical dynamic and potential military implications in the region.jpost.com · Israel
CONFLICTAug 28What next? Kurds say yes, Druze still say no to united SyriaThe Druze minority in Sweida, Syria, is now the only group that hasn't accepted central government authority. How does the end of an independent Kurdish area impact Druze plans for a different, divided kind of Syria?DW News [en]
MILITARYAug 28Syria's al-Sharaa appoints SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force dissolvesThe appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 28Arab Group at UN : Syria unity , stability key to regional securityThe Arab Group at the UN emphasized that Syria's unity and stability are crucial for ensuring regional security. This highlights the international diplomatic perspective on the ongoing situation in Syria and its broader impact.sana.sy · Syria
POLITICSAug 28Syria's top Druze leader calls community 'integral part of Israel'Sheikh al-Aql Hikmat al-Hijri made the declaration at a gathering in Suwayda, praising Israel's model of state-building and saying the two communities shared doctrinal "common denominators," a statement that deepens the rift with Damascus.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 28Syrian president appoints kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as adviserThe Syrian president has appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as an adviser. This development could indicate shifts in regional political dynamics and power structures.bgnes.com · Bulgaria
BUSINESSAug 27Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB GroupSyria has completed its first international card transaction in over 15 years, involving Mastercard and QNB Group. This marks a notable step in the country's re-engagement with the global financial system.gnnliberia.com · Liberia
WORLDAug 27Newly Digitized Materials Paint a Fuller Picture of 19th Assyrians in IranNewly digitized materials are providing a more comprehensive understanding of 19th-century Assyrian communities in Iran. This development offers new insights into their history and culture.aina.org · Iraq
BUSINESSAug 27Mastercard, Visa process first international card payments in SyriaMastercard and Visa have processed their first international card payments in Syria. This marks a significant development for financial services in the region, indicating a change in international financial access.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 27Syria's president pays for coffee with Visa card as Damascus rejoins financial systemsSyria's president paid for a coffee in Damascus with a Visa card this week to mark the country's removal from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism and the reconnection of its banks to the global financial system.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTAug 27Israel continues attacks on Syria, Lebanon despite US push for diplomacyAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 27Syria’s president makes first Visa payment after sanctions removalA video shows Syria’s president using a Visa card, one day after the US removed the country from 'terrorism' list.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 27Israeli forces raid home after fresh incursion into Syria Quneitraaa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSAug 26 Zero Problems Abroad , Plenty at Home : Reassessing al Sharaa Leadership in SyriaThis article reassesses the leadership of al Sharaa in Syria, noting a disparity between external perceptions and internal issues. It suggests challenges within the country despite an appearance of stability abroad.warontherocks.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 26Kurds weigh hope and caution as Syria’s SDF dissolves and joins the state militaryJapan Today
CONFLICTAug 26Kurds weigh hope and caution as Syria’s SDF dissolves and joins the state military - AP NewsAP News
MILITARYAug 26Kurdish-led SDF has dissolved, but has Syria really unified its military?SDF's dissolution is a major victory for Damascus, but unresolved questions over command and deployment remain.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 26Capitulation or compromise ? What SDF dissolution means for Sharaa , Turkey and Syria Kurdsal-monitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 26“Zero Problems” Abroad, Plenty at Home: Reassessing al Sharaa’s Leadership in SyriaIn 2025, Rob Geist Pinfold wrote, “The March Massacres Show That Syria Urgently Needs Solutions, Not Sanctions,” in which he argued that sanctions relief was a major way the West could positively engage with the new Syrian government. A year later, after sanctions relief materialized and the United States removed Syria from its list of terrorism sponsors, we asked him to revisit his arguments and reassess President Ahmed al Sharaa’s leadership, both foreign and domestic. Image: Voice of America via Wikimedia CommonsIn your 2025 article, you argued that one way the West sWar on the Rocks
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