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Officials across US government scramble to implement Trump’s surprise Syria announcement
When President Donald Trump announced the lifting of US sanctions on Syria during his trip to the Middle East this week, it ...
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 ...
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar Pay off Syria’s Overdue World Bank Loan
Mr. Funk was the managing editor of Pleroma Media, and worked as a breaking news reporter at The Messenger after spending 25 ...
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.
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Trump meets with Syria's new leader, a former Islamist militant, after announcing sanctions to be lifted
President Trump met Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, highlighting the stunning reversal in fortunes for a former Islamist militant with ties to al Qaeda ...
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Trump will end Syria sanctions to 'give them a chance at greatness'
We're taking them all off," Trump said. "So I say, good luck, Syria. Show us something very special, like they've done, frankly, in Saudi Arabia." The president received a standing ovation after ...
President Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia
President Donald Trump has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two ...
Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank
The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and ...