内容摘要：According to estimates by Brugel, the value of all imported goods fell by half in the first four months after the invasion compared with the four months prior.

According to estimates by Brugel, the value of all imported goods fell by half in the first four months after the invasion compared with the four months prior.

Friday’s sanctions relief in the US applies to the “the Government of Syria … as in existence on or after May 13, 2025”, according to the Treasury Department.The reprieve also applies to several previously sanctioned transportation, banking, tourism and fossil fuel entities.

Transactions related to Russia, Iran and North Korea remain under US sanctions.One of the biggest hurdles, however, is the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, a law that was passed in 2019, during Trump’s first term.It included broad sanctions that targeted al-Assad’s government and its allies and supporters for atrocities committed against civilians.

The act was named after a former Syrian military photographer and whistleblower who smuggled out of the country a cache of images showing torture and mass killing at detention centres run by al-Assad’s security forces.But since the law was passed by Congress, it will likely take an act of Congress to completely lift its restrictions.

The president, however, can issue temporary waivers to the law, which is what the Trump administration did on Friday.

Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent.— Steve Rotheram (@MetroMayorSteve)

The Liverpool FC account on X posted: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.”We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.We will continue to offer…