Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a major investment package on Saturday, while Italy announced it would not join former US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" due to constitutional limitations. These developments occurred amidst ongoing international discussions, including talks between the US and Iran, and protests in Italy related to the upcoming Winter Olympics.
According to Al Jazeera, the investment package between Syria and Saudi Arabia spans aviation, energy, real estate, and telecommunications. The deals, announced by Syrian Investment Authority chief Talal al-Hilali, include the development of a new international airport in Aleppo and a telecommunications project called SilkLink. This comes as Syria's new leadership seeks to rebuild after a 14-year civil war.
Meanwhile, Italy stated it could not join Trump's "Board of Peace." Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told the ANSA news agency that legal conflicts between Italy's constitution and the board's charter were insurmountable, but Italy would still be open to discussing peace initiatives, as reported by Al Jazeera.
In other international news, US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to meet on Wednesday in Washington to discuss negotiations with Iran, according to Sky News. This meeting follows indirect nuclear talks between Iranian and US officials held in Muscat, Oman, on Friday. Sky News also noted a continued American naval build-up near Iran, which Trump described as an "armada."
In Italy, protests erupted in Milan's Corvetto neighborhood on Friday, as reported by Euronews. The demonstration, against the environmental impact of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, led to clashes between protesters and police. Some protesters threw objects and firecrackers, prompting police to respond with water cannons and tear gas.
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