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From al-Qaeda to Syria's presidency, the rise of Ahmad al-Sharaa
He's a former al-Qaeda member, but on Wednesday, new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stood on the world stage with President Donald Trump.
Trump wraps momentous Middle East trip with economic deals, Syria sanctions relief and warning to Iran
President Trump concludes Middle East tour with major trade deals, lifting Syria sanctions, and addressing Iran's nuclear ...
World Bank says Saudi Arabia and Qatar have paid off Syria’s outstanding debt
The World Bank says that the $15.5 million Syria owed it has been paid off by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, enabling Damascus to take out new loans.
Remains of 30 people believed killed by IS militants found in Syria in a search by Qatar and FBI
The remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by the militant Islamic State group have been found in a remote Syrian ...
Qatar to provide Syria with monthly payments for salaries, minister says
Qatar is set to provide Syria with $29 million monthly for three months that can be extended to pay salaries, the Syrian ...
Live updates: After a lavish Saudi welcome, Trump to meet Syria's new leader before going to Qatar
President Donald Trump is to meet with the new Syrian leader, a onetime insurgent, before wrapping up his visit to Saudi ...
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Syria’s debts to World Bank cleared by Saudi Arabia, Qatar
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The World Bank Group announced on Friday that Saudi Arabia and Qatar have paid off Syria’s ...
Trump meets with Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa before Qatar visit
President Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa before departing Saudi Arabia. The meeting comes after Mr. Trump ...
Trump arrives in Qatar after meeting Syria’s new leader in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump arrived in Qatar on Wednesday, where he was greeted by the country’s ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour ...
Syrian emergency task force director praises Trump's 'incredibly significant' lifting of sanctions
Syrian emergency task force executive director Mouaz Moustafa discusses President Donald Trump lifting sanctions on Syria and his push for peace as he arrives in Qatar.