US–Syria Relations: The US has begun the process to remove Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, with Congress now in a 45-day review window—potentially easing major barriers to investment and reconstruction. Counterterrorism in Syria: Syrian forces say they dismantled ISIS-linked cells in southern Syria, arresting senior figure Firas al-Dagher and exposing a financing network tied to assassinations and robberies targeting gold merchants. Damascus Security: Authorities also report uncovering an explosives cache linked to the July 7 Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit, with engineering teams defusing devices after raids. Aviation & Radar Watch: Israel’s Alma Center raised concerns about Turkey deploying the HTRS-100 radar at Damascus International Airport, arguing it could extend surveillance into Lebanon and northern Israel. Cyber & Energy Cooperation: Czech-Jordan ties are expanding across cybersecurity, renewable energy, trade, and development, including a cybercrime forum at the Royal Scientific Society. Humanitarian Tech: UNDP and Stellar Development Foundation extend a deal to scale blockchain-based humanitarian payments. De-mining Knowledge Transfer: Japan and Cambodia are sharing landmine demining know-how with Ukraine, training officials on detectors and mechanical demining.