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Binance Opens Crypto Trading to Syrians After U.S. Lifts Sanctions
June 12, 2025
Binance Opens Crypto Trading to Syrians After U.S. Lifts Sanctions
Watan-The cryptocurrency trading platform Binance announced on Thursday that it will allow users in Syria to access its services, including…
Sisi Allocates 174 km² on Red Sea to Finance Ministry for Sovereign Bond Sale Amid Egypt’s Debt Crisis
June 11, 2025
Sisi Allocates 174 km² on Red Sea to Finance Ministry for Sovereign Bond Sale Amid Egypt’s Debt Crisis
Watan-On Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi issued a decree allocating 174.399 square kilometers (roughly 41,515 feddans) of state-owned land…
Egypt Plans Massive LNG Import Deal to Avert Power Crisis
June 10, 2025
Egypt Plans Massive LNG Import Deal to Avert Power Crisis
Watan-Egypt is preparing to finalize one of the largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) import deals in its history, planning to…
US-China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Rare Earths and Tech Access
June 9, 2025
US-China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Rare Earths and Tech Access
Watan-A new round of trade negotiations between the United States and China began Monday in London, held behind closed doors…
Israel Approves Three-Year Economic Plan to Cut Budget Deficit Below 3% by 2028
June 9, 2025
Israel Approves Three-Year Economic Plan to Cut Budget Deficit Below 3% by 2028
Watan-The Israeli government approved on Sunday a three-year plan aimed at reducing the country’s budget deficit to below 3% of…
Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Key U.S.–China Trade Talks
June 9, 2025
Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Key U.S.–China Trade Talks
Watan-Gold prices stabilized on Monday amid growing optimism ahead of the scheduled U.S.–China trade talks later today, which could help…
Algeria Expands Economic Outreach to Libya and Mauritania Amid Push to Diversify Exports
June 8, 2025
Algeria Expands Economic Outreach to Libya and Mauritania Amid Push to Diversify Exports
Watan-As part of its declared policy to diversify the economy and expand exports beyond hydrocarbons, Algeria is working to increase…
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Amid Rising Trade Tensions with China and EU
June 4, 2025
Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Amid Rising Trade Tensions with China and EU
Watan-U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, declaring that it is…
OPEC on the Brink: UAE Challenges Saudi Leadership in Oil Alliance
June 4, 2025
OPEC on the Brink: UAE Challenges Saudi Leadership in Oil Alliance
Watan-Since its founding more than six decades ago, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has relied on Saudi…
Damascus Stock Exchange Relaunched as Private Firm to Signal Syria’s Economic Recovery
June 3, 2025
Damascus Stock Exchange Relaunched as Private Firm to Signal Syria’s Economic Recovery
Watan-On Monday morning, Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yasar Barnea rang the opening bell of the Damascus Stock Exchange, officially relaunching…