Japan voted for the World Bank's Syria Electricity Emergency Project (SEEP) – during the Board of Directors meeting which is a $146m grant to repair Syria's collapsed grid. This critical lifeline aims to restore the needed electrical power for civilians.

Damascus Gate: Syria Launches Its Largest Media Project with Kuwaiti Support

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𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗹

According to Al Jazeera, a Syrian official said:

📌 Talks about signing a peace agreement with Israel at this time are premature.

📌 No negotiations over any new agreements can begin until Israel fully commits to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and withdraws from the areas it has infiltrated.

Michael Ohnmacht, the European Union Chargé d'Affaires to Syria, met with Syria’s communications minister to discuss digital transformation, including submarine cables, which are strategic for internet speed, regional connectivity, and the revival of digital infrastructure. Ohnmacht affirmed the EU’s willingness to support this crucial sector, hinting at future cooperation.

Virtual Museum: A Vibrant Digital Memory of Syria’s Threatened Heritage

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For the second day in a row, security forces in Deir Ezzor thwarted a weapons smuggling operation in al-Bukamal after intercepting arms and ammunition headed toward Homs. The seizure yesterday occurred in al-Mayadeen, highlighting the intensified efforts to dismantle smuggling routes.

Australian-Syrian Business Network to Support Syrian Economy and Trade

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A soldier from the SDF fatally shot a 14-year-old boy at a checkpoint north of Raqqa. Meanwhile, tensions are escalating between tribal groups and the SDF in eastern Syria. Tribal leaders are urging defections and calling on the International Coalition to end its support for the SDF.

The Pentagon spokesman:

"Currently, 1,500 troops remain deployed in Syria."

According to The Times of Israel, there have been secret, high-level talks between Israel and Russia regarding Iran and Syria. Following Assad’s overthrow, Israel urged the US to maintain Syria's weakness by permitting Russian bases, which would curb Turkey’s influence.

Austria plans to deport a Syrian man stripped of asylum over a criminal conviction, marking what could be the EU’s first forced return to Syria since Assad's fall.

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports 390 civilians—including 100+ children—killed by war remnants in Syria in 2025, with over 500 injured. A recent UN mission to Aleppo and Idlib said the need for humanitarian aid in the provinces is urgent.

Syria’s Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa met with French Chargé d'Affaires Jean-Baptiste Favre to discuss launching Monte Carlo International Radio from Damascus, aiming to boost media cooperation and cultural openness. The talks also explored leveraging French expertise to develop Syrian media in the international stage.

Jazeera Airways resumed flights to Syria after over 10 years, with daily service to Damascus from Kuwait. The airline plans to double frequency by summer’s end, signaling renewed regional air links and hopes for economic and tourism revival.

German Interior Minister Dobrindt said talks are ongoing with Syria to repatriate convicted criminals. While 975,000 Syrians live in Germany, over 300,000 have protection due to safety risks. Recent German studies show migration and refugees hasn’t led to a rise in crime.