The US announced its intention to reopen its embassy in Damascus and invited Syria’s Foreign Minister to Washington, signaling a potential step toward restoring diplomatic relations.

Directly supporting ISIS operations in Syria, the Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB) was dismantled by Malaysian authorities. The group funded ISIS activities by collecting membership fees and contributions from Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia, transferring money abroad through e-wallets. Thirty-six members were arrested.

According to CNBC Arabia:

"Central Bank of Syria Governor confirms by President Al-Sharaa's order: No external debt, no borrowing from International Monetary Fund or World Bank, and no currency peg to dollar or euro. Syrian pound exchange rate has improved by thirty percent."

The World Food Programme has activated a $7.9 million drought insurance payout to support vulnerable communities in Syria facing the country’s worst drought in 50 years, according to Reinsurance News.

The groundbreaking policy—backed by the UK and Germany through the Global Shield Financing Facility and implemented with Humanity Insured and the Insurance Development Forum—aims to provide vital food and basic necessities.

Turkish President Erdogan, speaking at the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan, said:

"The stage Syria has reached after years of popular struggle is a beacon of hope for the region, and sustained international support and stronger ties with the new Syrian administration are crucial at this critical stage."

Syrian security forces arrested the pilot responsible for the last airstrike on Darat Izza in western Aleppo, which left civilian casualties. One of the most heavily bombed towns before and during Syria’s liberation in late 2024, Darat Izza endured airstrikes, FPV drone attacks, and shelling, which caused many civilian casualties and displacement.

In an ambush by unknown gunmen on the Ithriyah–Khanasser road in Hama, one soldier from the 86th Division was killed and another went missing. Although no official statement has been issued, many suspect that ISIS is behind the attack. Military reinforcements have been deployed to the area.

French prosecutors confirmed that the arrest warrants against Bashar al-Assad for his alleged involvement in the 2013 chemical attacks remain valid. He already faces two arrest warrants in France. Prosecutors urged the Court of Cassation to uphold the case, arguing that Assad lacks presidential immunity because France stopped recognizing his legitimacy in 2012.

Al Arabiya, citing sources close to the SDF, reported that US envoy Tom Barrack is expected to meet SDF commander Mazloum Abdi within days to discuss implementing the March 10 agreement with the Syrian presidency. Talks may explore updating the deal or reaching a new one with French support.

Turkey’s chargé d'affaires in Damascus, Burhan Koroglu, said trade between Turkey and Syria has increased by 60% since the fall of the Assad regime.