AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS Delisting & Banking Access: The US removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list after a 45-day review, a step Syrian leaders say will cut major legal barriers to investment and help banks restart correspondent relationships—though Syria still faces FATF grey-list money-laundering risks. Aviation Unlock: Washington also waived remaining restrictions tied to the terrorism designation, easing the path for Syrian-owned or controlled flights to seek US approvals. Central Bank View: Syria’s central bank governor said the move could support remittances and trade financing once legal, technical, and compliance requirements are met. Regional Trade Push: The 63rd Damascus International Fair opened with Türkiye-Syria talks aimed at boosting joint investment and local production, with bilateral trade reported up strongly this year. CAR-T Cancer Advance: Separate from Syria, St. Jude researchers report that removing the Regnase-1 “brake” from CAR T cells improved control of relapsed osteosarcoma and reduced lung metastasis in preclinical models. Education Debate: A 2026 decree on Kurdish cultural and linguistic rights has reignited the fight over Kurdish-language schooling, with Damascus backing two weekly lessons while Kurdish institutions press for broader mother-tongue instruction.
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