Syrian Energy & Engineering: Syrian engineers in Homs recommissioned the “XJ” workover oil rig after a full domestic rehabilitation, aiming to speed maintenance and boost production in central fields. Disaster Preparedness: Syria’s emergency minister met the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva to upgrade meteorological observation, modernize early warning systems, and strengthen the National Meteorological Centre for better forecasting and climate-risk response. Water Security: New reporting on floods and shifting Euphrates/Tigris flows revives debate over Türkiye’s dam-driven leverage and whether water is being used as political and security pressure. Regional Tech/Health Cooperation: Türkiye and Syria signed/advanced health-sector and medical sciences cooperation, including agreements to deepen collaboration. Syria Policy & International Status: Syria’s push to get off the State Sponsors of Terrorism list continues, with officials citing an ongoing review process and “steps” needed from both the State Department and the White House. Global Science Context (for readers): Venezuela’s rare “seismic doublet” (two major quakes 39 seconds apart) is driving renewed discussion on how earthquake sequences can worsen urban damage—useful for Syria’s own resilience planning.