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Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. (AFP)

Syria’s de facto leader congratulates Trump, looks forward to improving relations

  • In early January, Washington issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria for six months in an effort to ease the flow of humanitarian assistance
By Reuters ·
UN rights chief says transitional justice ‘crucial’ in Syria

UN rights chief says transitional justice ‘crucial’ in Syria

By AFP ·
Syria’s de facto leader Al-Sharaa congratulates Lebanon’s newly elected president Aoun

Syria’s de facto leader Al-Sharaa congratulates Lebanon’s newly elected president Aoun

By Agencies ·
Lebanon PM, Syrian leader in talks to restore calm at border

Lebanon PM, Syrian leader in talks to restore calm at border

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·
Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during an interview in Damascus, Syria, December 28, 2024. (REUTERS)

Syria’s de facto leader meets minority Christians

By AFP ·
Syria appoints some foreign Islamist fighters to its military, sources say

Syria appoints some foreign Islamist fighters to its military, sources say

By Reuters ·
Syria eyes ‘strategic’ ties with Ukraine, Kyiv vows more food aid shipments

Syria eyes ‘strategic’ ties with Ukraine, Kyiv vows more food aid shipments

By Reuters ·
Visiting Libyan official says discussed energy, migration with new Syria leader

Visiting Libyan official says discussed energy, migration with new Syria leader

By AFP ·
Update Qatari minister arrives in Damascus on first Qatar Airways flight since Assad’s fall video

Qatari minister arrives in Damascus on first Qatar Airways flight since Assad’s fall

By Reuters ·
Iran says ‘no direct contact’ with Syria rulers

Iran says ‘no direct contact’ with Syria rulers

By AFP ·
Saudi delegation led by Royal Court advisor meets with Syria’s Al-Sharaa

Saudi delegation led by Royal Court advisor meets with Syria’s Al-Sharaa

By Arab News ·
In ruined homes, Palestinians recall Assad’s torture photos

In ruined homes, Palestinians recall Assad’s torture

By AFP ·
Update Syria’s new leader says all weapons to come under ‘state control’ in meeting with Turkish FM video

Syria’s new leader says all weapons to come under ‘state control’ in meeting with Turkish FM

By AFP ·

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