Syrian Businesses Left

Syrian businesses left with unwanted goods as economy stalls

A deluge of cheap imports has undercut stocks accumulated under the protectionist Assad regime

Financial Times - 1d

Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage

The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.

The New York Times - 3d

Missing Australian member of Islamic State found alive in Syrian prison

Exclusive: Mustafa Hajj-Obeid, who left Australia in 2015, is being held in Panorama prison, a detention centre for accused IS members run by the SDF. An Australian member of Islamic State who was ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Syrian refugee arrested after stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial

A series of assaults by foreign nationals has fuelled debate about migration ahead of Sunday’s election

Financial Times - Feb. 22

IDF says it hit illegal crossings near Syrian-Lebanese border

Yahoo News - Feb. 22

The Syrian teenager who sprayed four words on a wall and started an uprising

DAMASCUS, Syria — It was a small act of teenage defiance that sparked a revolution, a moment forever inscribed in Syrian history.

NBC News - Feb. 23

Netanyahu says Israel won't allow Syrian forces 'south of Damascus'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not allow Syria’s new army or the insurgent group that led the ouster of former President Bashar Assad to “enter the area south of ...

ABC News - Feb. 23

Israeli jets strike Syrian targets after vow to demilitarise country’s south

Fresh wave of attacks launched on what Israel says are military sites

Financial Times - 5d

Syrian Forces Deployed in Druse Town After Deadly Gunfight

An uneasy calm prevailed in the town on the outskirts of Damascus on Sunday, two days after a gunfight between local men and security forces.

The New York Times - 1d

Doge versus business

Fair competition, regulatory certainty, industry subsidies and financial security are all under attack

Financial Times - Feb. 24

The coffee business keeping NBA star Jimmy Butler busy off the court

Jimmy Butler's 14-year career with the NBA has brought him to some of the country's biggest cities. Now, he's heading to San Francisco as one of the newest members of the Golden State Warriors. But ...

CBS News - 2d

Is Russia Open for Business — and at What Cost?

Investors seem open to the prospect of peace talks, but Western companies face a dilemma just three years after many retreated from the country.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension

The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Business secretary apologises for solicitor claim

Jonathan Reynolds denies "misrepresenting" his legal career after saying he worked as a solicitor.

BBC News - 6d

Donald Trump Is Backed by the Business Elite

Behind closed doors, many top executives voice support for the new administration.

The New York Times - 7h

'Pain left by actor who abused us is there forever'

One woman's daughter has nightmares the actor is at the bottom of her bed.

BBC News - 6d

Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark

An artist in Denmark is seeking to raise awareness of the suffering caused by modern pig production with an art installation that includes three piglets starving to death

ABC News - 3d

Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine

European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.

The New York Times - 1d

UN envoy says creating an inclusive Syrian government could help lift sanctions

U.N. special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has said that formation of a “new inclusive government” in Damascus by March 1 could pave the way for lifting sanctions imposed by western countries

ABC News - Feb. 20

‘A dream come true’: Syrian twin actors return home after 14 years of exile in France

For the 41-year-old brothers, returning to their flat is bittersweet. Their apartment was more than just a home. It was once a stage, a space where they performed original theatre plays away from ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

US officials say senior al-Qaeda affiliate leader killed in Syrian strike

A U.S. airstrike killed a senior al-Qaeda-affiliated leader in Northwest Syria last month, according to U.S. officials. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that its forces targeted ...

The Hill - 2d

Lammy hosts UK-Japanese private business roundtable

Meeting comes as Britain seeks to strengthen economic ties ahead of Tokyo trip next week

Financial Times - 6d

The Top 6 Hidden Fees Fleecing Small Businesses

Beware of “free” financial services. They’re often accompanied by other hard-to-spot add ons or markups. By one estimate, small businesses were overcharged by $153 billion.

Inc. - 6d

Musk business entanglements loom over CFPB siege

Elon Musk’s plans to add payment services to X, his social media platform, are looming large over the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), The ...

The Hill - 5d

Small Business Owners Express a More Uncertain Outlook

The National Federation of Independent Business report for January recorded its third highest level of uncertainty, as its index leaped 14 points due to worries about taxes, trade wars, and untamed ...

Inc. - 5d

5 Deal Killers When Selling Your Business

Selling to a private equity firm can be a lucrative outcome, but only if you have your ducks in a row.

Inc. - 5d

Indian economy and business: your questions answered

In today’s newsletter: unemployment, education, AI policy and more

Financial Times - 3d

Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels

A financial lifeline for Prince Andrew from the sale of Pitch@Palace seems unlikely to go ahead.

BBC News - 2d

Gene Hackman’s business partner remembers actor as a prankster

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gene Hackman was many things, most notably an award-winning actor, but what many don’t know is that Hackman loved a good prank.

NBC News - 1d

Small Business Owners Are Getting More Pessimistic.

Following a post-election surge in optimism, worries about inflation and labor continue to be a drag on sentiment.

Inc. - 5h

This Founder Left OpenAI to Launch a Competitor. It Aims to Bring AI to the Masses

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s former CTO, has taken the wraps off her new company, Thinking Machines Lab. Here’s what to know about its goals.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Samsung Galaxy S25 review: the smallest top-tier Android left

Compact phone has flagship chip and buckets of AI, but hasn’t changed much from predecessors. The smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 line might be the one to buy, offering top ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Ron Rivera on Cam Newton: Sometimes things are better left unsaid

Former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton created a stir by saying he entered a "locker room full of losers" when he arrived as the franchise's No. 1 overall pick in 2011.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21