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Syria

China pledges support for Syria in ‘achieving peace’

China's top diplomat Wang Yi has pledged support for Damascus in "achieving peace at an early date", as his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani made his first official visit to Beijing on Monday.

Rocket attack in Syria’s Damascus injures one

A woman has been injured in an explosion caused by rocket attacks in the Mezzeh district of the Syrian capital Damascus, according to Syrian state media.

Syrian flag hoisted at Britain embassy after 12-year closure

The flag of Syria has been raised once more over its embassy building in London, marking the first time the mission has been active since its closure in 2013.

Syria’s national museum robbed: Report

Thieves have broken into Syria’s National Museum in Damascus and stolen several valuable Roman artifacts, according to multiple reports.

Syrian president claims he ‘had nothing to do’ with 9/11 attacks

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has downplayed his past links to the terrorist group Al-Qaeda and distanced himself from the 9/11 attacks in the United States.

US president praises Syria’s ‘tough-guy’ leader after White House visit

US President Donald Trump has praised his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa as a strong leader after hosting him in the White House on Monday.

Trump administration extends pause on Syria sanctions

The United States has prolonged the suspension of a broad package of sanctions on Syria for another 180 days as President Donald Trump met with the Syrian interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the White House on Monday.

Syria thwarted Daesh plots on Ahmad al-Sharaa’s life: Reuters

Syria has foiled two separate Islamic State plots to assassinate President Ahmed al-Sharaa, two senior officials has said, adding a personal dimension to his plans to join a U.S.-led coalition to fight the terror group that he has long battled.

Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for a landmark official visit. It comes a day after Washington removed him from a terrorism blacklist.

Britain lifts sanctions on Syrian president

London has lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, following a United Nations decision to remove him from its terrorist list. The move comes ahead of the Syrian leader’s planned visit to the United States.

Washington lifts terrorist label on Syria’s leader ahead of US visit

The United States on Friday removed sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, after the United Nations Security Council lifted similar sanctions ahead of his meeting with President Donald Trump.

Israel sets up checkpoint in Syria’s Quneitra

Israel’s military has renewed its incursions into Syria, setting up a checkpoint in the southern province of Quneitra, according to local media, as it continues daily attacks.

Washington asks UN to lift sanctions on Syria’s president ahead of US visit

The United States has proposed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is due to meet American President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

Chancellor invites Syrian president to Germany to discuss deportations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that he has invited Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to Berlin to discuss deporting Syrian citizens with criminal records in Germany.

Syrian president to discuss sanctions, reconstruction during US visit: FM

Syria's president will discuss issues including lifting remaining sanctions, reconstruction and counter-terrorism when he becomes the country's first leader to pay an official visit to Washington later this month, the foreign minister has stated.

Syrian president to visit Washington in November: US Envoy

The United States envoy for Syria has stated that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to travel to Washington to sign an accord to join an international US-led alliance against Daesh.

US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced it supports repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, urging the US lawmakers to include it in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is currently under discussion in Congress.

Reconstruction should rely on investment, not aid: Syria’s president

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has stated that his country’s reconstruction should be driven by investment rather than foreign aid, emphasizing Syria’s strategic role in regional stability and its growing economic ties with Saudi Arabia.

Britain removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group from terrorist organization list

The UK government on Tuesday officially removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations, citing the move as part of efforts to engage with Syria’s new government following the fall of the Bashar Assad government last year.

Syria reconstruction costs put at $216bn: World Bank

Syria's post-war reconstruction could cost up to $216 billion, the World Bank announced in a report on Tuesday that follows over 13 years of conflict in the country.

Syrian FM to make first official visit to China in November

Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani has announced that he will make his first official visit to China in early November on an invitation extended by Beijing.

Syria says won’t wait for global community to reform economy

Damascus is in a hurry to rebuild its war-torn economy and will not wait for the international community to begin making those changes, Syria's finance minister stated Wednesday.

Al-Sharaa to Putin in Moscow: Syria seeks to ‘redefine’ Russia ties

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Russia’s President Vladimir Putin that Damascus seeks to “restore and redefine ties” with Moscow, a key ally of ousted longtime Kremlin ally Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian president to pay first visit to Russia

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is scheduled to visit Russia for a series of official meetings, according to sources close to the Syrian government.

Kurdish leader says reached first deal on merging forces with Syria’s army

Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi has announced that he has reached a "preliminary agreement" with Damascus on the integration of his troops into Syria's military and security forces.

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