Sudan Diplomacy at UN: The UAE urged an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and a civilian-led political process, warning against letting the conflict drag on. Syria-Turkiye Trade: Syria’s border authority has started building a new Qamishli–Nusaybin crossing in Hasakah to ease pressure on existing crossings and speed freight and passenger movement. Post-Assad Foreign Policy: A new analysis says Damascus’ pragmatism reopened ties broadly after Assad’s fall, but Syrian-Iran relations remain frozen—raising questions after Iranian President Pezeshkian’s remarks. Aleppo Heritage Tech: Aleppo Citadel launched “Touristech” to digitize heritage visits with interactive stops and QR-based information. ISIS Security Push: Syrian forces arrested four ISIS cell leaders across Raqqa, Aleppo, Idlib and Homs, seizing weapons and explosives tied to planned attacks. Regional Power Contest: Another report frames Syria as a key arena where Turkey and Saudi Arabia compete over the post-Iran order in the Levant. Syria Budget Pressure: Syria may delay some investment projects to plug a $1bn budget gap, prioritizing security, services and vital infrastructure. Travel Connectivity: flydubai is showcasing its growing Syria network at the inaugural Syria Travel Show in Damascus. Humanitarian Warning: UNICEF warns Zaatari camp water and sanitation could fail within months without new funding.