Syrian president meets US special envoy to Damascus
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has received Tom Barrack, US ambassador to Türkiye and special envoy to Syria, in Istanbul, according to Foreign Ministry sources.
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Trump admin. lifts first sanctions on Syria
The administration of United States President Donald Trump took its first concrete action to deliver sanctions relief for Syria, following a surprise policy pivot earlier this month.
Lebanon Moves to Disarm Palestinian Groups, a Test Run for Hezbollah
After war with Israel weakened Iran-backed militias across the Middle East, including the Lebanese group Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government has moved to assert its authority over armed groups.
A U.S. President Pursuing Peace
OPINION — It’s gratifying seeing President Donald Trump personally pursuing peace and reconciliation in a world ravaged by war and conflict. His dictum that “we have no permanent enemies” is a powerful statement coming from the leader of the free worl…
Removal of West sanctions on Syria ‘long overdue’ but ‘positive’ step: Iran UN envoy
Iran has described a decision by the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom to lift unilateral sanctions on Damascus as a “long overdue” but “positive” step.
Syrian leadership approves return of dead spy archive to Israel: Reuters
Syria’s leadership approved the handover of the belongings of long-dead spy Eli Cohen to Israel in a bid to ease Israeli hostility and show goodwill to U.S. President Donald Trump, three sources told Reuters.
US not ruling out reopening embassy in Damascus
The US Secretary of State indicated on Tuesday that the reopening of the US embassy in Damascus is possible if interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa can quell security concerns stemming from armed factions not aligned with his government.
E.U. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria
European Union foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift the remaining economic curbs on the war-torn country, amid concerns it could slip back into conflict.
EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria to aid recovery of war-torn country
Move comes one week after Trump announced all US sanctions on Syria would be liftedThe EU has agreed to lift economic sanctions on Syria in an effort to help the war-torn country recover after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.After the decision b…
EU reaches initial deal to lift Syria’s economic sanctions: Report
European Union countries have given the green light to lifting economic sanctions on Damascus in a bid to help the war-torn country recover following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, according to diplomats speaking to news agencies.