Syrian Economy & Food Security: Wheat farmers in Raqqa and Daraa protested after the Economy Ministry set a wheat procurement price at $330/ton, arguing it won’t cover seed, fertilizer, irrigation, haulage and rent amid a rapidly weakening Syrian pound—testing whether new “free-market” talk can survive a politically sensitive staple. Private Sector & Reconstruction: Damascus hosted a National Conference for Dialogue with the Syrian Private Sector with UNDP and Japan, framing the private sector as a key partner for recovery as damage is estimated at $108B and reconstruction at $216B. Sanctions & Investment: Syria is pushing for removal from the US state sponsor of terrorism list to unlock economic recovery, but analysts say remaining secondary sanctions and the Caesar Act keep investors cautious. Regional Connectivity: Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan said talks aim to revive a transport corridor linking Turkey, Syria, Jordan and onward to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf to cut shipping costs and boost trade. Science & Heritage: A Nature Geoscience study used seismic imaging and sediment analysis to map the Euphrates’ origins, tracing two ancient river systems that merged about 1.6 million years ago—relevant to Syria’s geography and deep history. Humanitarian Tech & Aid: WFP suspended food assistance for 135,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan host communities due to a funding shortfall, while continuing reduced support for camp residents. Security & Infrastructure: WSJ reported Russia resupplied its Khmeimim air base via a cargo ship to Tartus, signaling Moscow’s intent to keep a strategic foothold after Assad’s fall.