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A Syrian Billionaire Reportedly Bribed His Way Into Trump's Circle With a Golf Course, a Resort Deal and an Engraved Stone

A Syrian billionaire allegedly used Trump-branded ventures to influence US policy, leading to the repeal of sanctions on Syria. The family's business ties with Trump's circle highlight potential conflicts of interest.

International Business Times UK

Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Role in Washington's Middle East Diplomacy

Epstein was supposedly advising Arab countries on how to deal with America, had an audience scheduled with a Qatari prince, and close to Trump’s future ambassador to Turkey.

Reason

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

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Jordan-Syria-US meeting held in Amman to discuss Syrian reconstruction

It also focused on supporting ‘the Syrian government’s efforts to consolidate’ a ceasefire in Suwayda province.

Al Jazeera

Jordan to host meeting with Syria, US on Syrian reconstruction

President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s new government is trying to attract foreign investment as Syria’s economy lies in ruins.

Al Jazeera

Clashes continue in Sweida after Syrian presidency’s ceasefire declaration

Government urges all parties to commit to truce and says any breaches will be violation of sovereignty

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal

Knockback deals potential blow to US diplomat Thomas Barrack’s efforts to help broker Israel-Lebanon peace.

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Israel demolishes another Middle Eastern capital then claims ‘victim status’ after labeling them as ‘threat’

A lot of bombs for the sake of peace.

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Israeli strike kills at least three people in northern Lebanon

Israel claims it targeted a ‘key figure’ from the Palestinian group Hamas near the coastal Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Al Jazeera

The US asked Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. How did Lebanon respond?

The Lebanese presidency handed a reply to US Special Envoy Tom Barrack on Monday over Hezbollah’s disarmament.

Al Jazeera

US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, after US calls for it to give up weapons.

Al Jazeera

US Envoy Says Satisfied With Lebanese Response On Disarming Of Hezbollah

US envoy Thomas Barrack said Monday he was satisfied by the Lebanese authorities' response to Washington's request to disarm Hezbollah, which was heavily weakened in a recent war with Israel.

International Business Times

Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?

Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.

Al Jazeera

US diplomat: Conflict between Iran and Israel can pave new paths in the Middle East

US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

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Overnight Israeli raid in southern Syria village kills one person

The Israeli military said its operation was aimed at arresting ‘several’ alleged Hamas members.

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US to reduce military presence in Syria, keeping only one base operational

US envoy says Syria strategy ‘will not be like the last 100 years’ as troops pull out.

Fortune

Syrian stock exchange reopens after a 6-month hiatus as part of U.S.-led push for a new free market economy

Stock trading resumed in Damascus after a six-month pause that began in December.

Reason

Trump's Syrian Outreach Turns an Enemy Into a Friend

Hawks in Washington often make it sound hard to end conflicts with other countries, but the United States and Syria are fixing relations overnight.

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US envoy visits Damascus, says Syria-Israel conflict ‘solvable’

US envoy Thomas Barrack praises interim government in Damascus, calls for ‘dialogue’ between Israel and Syria.

International Business Times

US Suggests Syria-Israel Non-aggression Deal

The United States' new envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, called for a non-aggression agreement between Syria and Israel in remarks to Saudi channel Al Arabiya on Thursday.

The Guardian - US

Trump envoy praises new Syrian president for ‘counter-ISIS measures’

Thomas Barrack also stresses temporary lifting of sanctions for first time since 1979 after meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa

Roll Call

This week: Trump to huddle with speaker before reconciliation markups begin - Roll Call

President Trump will with Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday, beginning the first of several key weeks for his agenda.

The Independent UK

Jeffrey Epstein held meetings with Trump associates before 2016 election - years after sex offender conviction

The convicted sex offender invited Trump’s campaign backers Thomas Barrack and Peter Thiel to lunch with Russian diplomat Vitaly Churkin

Reuters

Trump ally Barrack acquitted of acting as UAE foreign agent

Tom Barrack, a onetime private equity executive and fundraiser for former President Donald Trump, was found not guilty by a jury on Friday of unlawfully acting as an agent of the United Arab Emirates.

Reuters

Jury weighs whether Trump ally Barrack was a foreign agent and lied about it

A U.S. jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of Tom Barrack, the onetime private equity executive and fundraiser for former President Donald Trump, on charges that he acted as a foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates and lied to federal investigators.

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