Trading resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange Monday after a six-month closure, as Syria’s new leaders attempt to shore up the country’s battered economy and begin rebuilding after nearly 14 years of civil war. The stock exchange had closed during the chaotic days leading up to...

At least four banks will get relief from Tokyo as Japan on Friday decided to partially lift sanctions on Syria, NHK News reported. Top Japanese government spokesman Hayashi Yoshimasa told reporters that Tokyo should “support positive efforts in Syria and help improve the lives of its people,...

The Trump administration plans to finalize as soon as Wednesday a new written agreement that may form the basis for a potential Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, a senior aide told reporters. “We are on the precipice of sending out a new term sheet that hopefully will be...

The Syrian government is to sign a deal with four companies on Thursday to expand its electrical grid by 5,000 megawatts, potentially doubling supply in a country that has suffered severe power shortages after more than a decade of conflict. State-supplied electricity is available in Syria...