Syria signs cooperation declaration with Global Coalition to Defeat Islamic State, minister says Reuters
Trump buys time with Syria sanctions waiver as Congress wrestles over repeal Before his Oval Office visit, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with a key lawmaker whose support is needed to repeal the Caesar Act. Syria
Gorka praises Lebanon's President Aoun, discusses money laundering Gorka, who led the US Treasury Department delegation that met Aoun, referred to the president as a “friend” and "Christian leader" in a post on X and said he could help expand the Abraham Accords. Lebanon
Iran’s IRGC says it arrested hacker tied to Israeli Mossad: What we know Iran has ramped up its crackdown against individuals suspected of collaborating with Israel amid a heated cyberwarfare between the two countries. Iran
Egypt's foreign reserves exceed $50B mark for first time: What to know The stronger reserve position signals that Egypt has largely emerged from its worst economic crunch in decades. Egypt
Turkey’s Fidan joins Trump-Sharaa talks at White House The Turkish foreign minister’s surprise Washington visit highlights Ankara’s growing role in shaping postwar Syria diplomacy. Turkey
