The U.N. Security Council has voted to lift a series of sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government days before he’s set to arrive in the U.S. for a historic visit to …
Trump ‘to deploy US military to air base in Syria’
The US military is preparing to deploy troops to an air base in Damascus to oversee a proposed security pact between Syria and Israel, according to reports.
Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords ahead of Syrian, Saudi leaders’ visits to Washington
The central Asian country, which has had relations with Israel for decades, has long sought the repeal of a Cold War-era law restricting its trade with the U.S.
Syria is open for business, says Baghdadi Capital chairman
Baihas Baghdadi, executive chairman and founder of Baghdadi Capital, discusses the state of Syria’s economy ahead of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s upcoming visit to the White House, and why it’s a major …
Syria is open for business, says Baghdadi Capital chairman
Baihas Baghdadi, executive chairman and founder of Baghdadi Capital, discusses the state of Syria’s economy ahead of President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s upcoming visit to the White House, and why it’s a major …
Mast comes under pressure to approve Trump’s directive to lift Syria sanctions
A coalition of civil society groups are pressuring Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to greenlight the full repeal of U.S. sanctions in Syria, a key priority for …
Pivotal U.S. Summit Could Help Mend a Fractured Syria
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa makes a crucial first visit to the White House, with the reconstruction of his war-battered country at stake if he is able to persuade U.S. lawmakers to lift sanctions.
Former Iraq PM Maliki Could Heavily Influence Election Despite Troubled Past
Sentenced to death under Saddam for his role in the outlawed Shi’ite Islamic Dawa Party, Maliki spent nearly 25 years in exile, mostly in Syria and Iran, agitating for the dictator’s downfall. Like …
US Wants Sanctions Relief for Syria Leader Before Trump Meeting
The US is asking the United Nations Security Council to lift sanctions on Syria’s president before he visits the White House next week, furthering President Donald Trump’s efforts to support the …
US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria’s leader ahead of White House visit
The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic visit to the White House.