UNGA Fallout: Nearly 70 country delegations walked out or left seats vacant as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN address, with Syria among the countries reported absent, while Netanyahu hit back calling protesters “moral cowards.” Syria-Iraq Trade: Syria Petroleum Company began sending the first gasoline shipments through Syrian ports toward border crossings into Iraq, with tankers unloading and trucking convoys ramping up. Aviation Access: Israel quietly lifted a block on activating navigation equipment at Damascus airports, reopening nighttime flights after Syrian authorities completed installation and calibration steps. Damascus Finance: QNB Syria and banking partners launched a syndicated facility to finance the final phase of the “Qasioun Journey” project in Damascus, signaling continued project-based lending. Tourism Push: Syria’s inaugural Syria Travel Show 2026 is set for Sept. 28–30 in Damascus, bringing together investors, hospitality and aviation players. Cost of Living: Makdous preservation is becoming unaffordable for many Syrian households as food prices soar, turning a seasonal staple into a luxury. Cultural Repatriation: New York authorities returned 36 looted antiquities to Syria, including Palmyra items valued at about $5m. Security Flashpoints: Israeli forces opened fire in Daraa’s Yarmouk Basin area, with reports of intimidation and no casualties, as incursions continue.