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Trump meets President Ahmed al-Shara, says US will lift sanctions on Syria in major policy shift
Trump meets President Ahmed al-Shara, says US will lift sanctions on Syria in major policy shift
Reuters  |  May 14, 2025

Trump's Middle East trip has fuelled doubts in Israel about where the country stands in Washington's priorities.

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to World Bank
Reuters  |  Apr 27, 2025

The plans would be the first known instance of Saudi Arabia providing financing for Syria since Islamist-led rebels toppled former leader Bashar al-As...

Exclusive: More than 1,000 Syrians died in airport prison under Assad, report says
Exclusive: More than 1,000 Syrians died in airport prison under Assad, report says
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

UN rights chief urges accountability in Syria, sees huge chance for fair transition
UN rights chief urges accountability in Syria, sees huge chance for fair transition
Reuters  |  Dec 10, 2024

Syrians woke on Monday to a hopeful if uncertain future, after rebels seized the capital Damascus and Assad fled to Russia.

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