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US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement

The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Al Jazeera

EU lifts economic sanctions on Syria, following US move last week

Sanctions were levied during the rule of President Bashar al-Assad, who was toppled in December.

Al Jazeera

Syrians Chase Equestrian Glory In Sport Once Dominated By Assads

For weeks, Ziad Abu al-Dahab has been training for gold at an equestrian tournament near Damascus -- in a sport once dominated by Syria's Assad family and their inner circle.

International Business Times

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Arab League calls for funds to rebuild Gaza at summit in Baghdad

The war on Palestinian territory dominated the summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand its offensive.

Al Jazeera

World Bank says Syria eligible for new loans after debts cleared

Saudi and Qatari payments settle Syria’s arrears, allowing World Bank and IMF to re-engage.

Al Jazeera

Istanbul talks highlight Turkiye’s balancing act between Russia and Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the war, Turkiye has weighed its support for Ukraine against maintaining its ties to Russia.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s decision to lift Syria sanctions fuels dreams of economic revival

Analysts say that sanctions relief will be a boon to Syria, but may take some time to affect the country.

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‘Now my kids have a future’: Syrians dare to dream again after years as a pariah state

Promise to lift US sanctions brings closer the opportunity for fresh start that began with toppling of Bashar al-Assad

The Guardian - UK

To Achieve Peace, Syria Must Punish All Crimes: Rights Lawyer

Lasting peace in Syria depends on the country building a strong judicial system giving justice to the victims of all crimes committed during the Assad era, a prominent Syrian human rights lawyer told AFP. "We believe that the Syrians who paid the heavy cost to reach this moment will not…

International Business Times

‘He’s a hero’: Syrians praise Trump after removal of decades-old sanctions regime

Trump was already popular among many Syrians for his decision to launch military strikes against Assad during his first term in the White House — and last night they celebrated him again

The Independent UK

What does the PKK’s disarming mean for its regional allies?

Syria’s SDF is unlikely to follow the PKK’s lead and disarm, but talks with Damascus could be bolstered.

Al Jazeera

Key takeaways from day two of Donald Trump’s Middle East tour in Qatar

Trump was the first US president to make an official state visit to Qatar, and the stop culminated in a trade deal.

Al Jazeera

Trump meets Syria’s al-Sharaa, eyes normalisation of ties with Damascus

US president urges Syria’s interim president to establish ties with Israel, says US will drop ‘all sanctions’.

Al Jazeera

US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.

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Euronews

'Show us something special,' Trump says to Syria as he agrees to lift raft of sanctions

Gulf leaders have rallied behind the new government in Damascus and want Trump to follow, believing it is a bulwark against Iran's return to influence in Syria, where it had helped prop up the al-Assad regime during a decade-long civil war.

International Business Times

Trump, Casting Himself As Peacemaker, To Lift Syria Sanctions

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would lift sanctions on Syria to offer it a chance for "greatness" after Bashar al-Assad's fall, as he cast himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy

US president declares sanctions have ‘served their purpose’ and this gives Syria ‘a chance at greatness’.

The Guardian - UK

Sean Penn says he’d work with Woody Allen again ‘in a heartbeat’

The actor, who was speaking on The Louis Theroux Podcast, also cast new light on his meeting with former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, and had harsh comments on both Donald Trump and Elon Musk

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Syria will take back citizens trying to reach island by boat, Cyprus says

Human traffickers are cutting deals with local employers to bring in Syrians, according to Cyprus' deputy migration minister.

Euronews

Qatar and FBI uncover remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by IS in Syria

IS controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq until 2017, abducting and killing numerous foreign journalists and aid workers.

Al Jazeera

Syria’s Druze divided as sectarian tensions linger after violence

Agreements to halt fighting ease tensions, but fear and mistrust linger among Druze in post-Assad Syria.

Euronews

Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa

The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage.

Euronews

Syria's interim leader Ahmad al-Sharaa visits Paris in first official trip to Europe

The visit comes amid renewed bloodshed, coming a week after clashes between forces loyal to al-Sharaa and fighters from the minority Druze community that left nearly 100 people dead.

International Business Times

Syrian Leader To Meet Macron In First European Visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Radio France Internationale

France to host Syrian president on first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday for the former Islamist rebel's first European visit, despite growing doubts about Syria's ruling Islamist coalition and protests from France's far right.

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