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Syria Hails US Lifting Of Assad-era Sanctions

Syrian authorities on Saturday announced an interior ministry restructuring that includes fighting cross-border drug and people smuggling as they seek to improve ties with Western nations that have lifted sanctions.

International Business Times

President Erdogan met with Syrian interim leader al-Sharaa in Istanbul

Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's surprise visit to Istanbul followed his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia.

Euronews

Syria’s al-Sharaa meets Erdogan in Turkiye as sanctions lifted

The meeting comes after US and EU agreed to lift sanctions to allow the civil war-hit country to recover and rebuild.

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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

Syrian business owners welcome EU’s lifting of sanctions

Syrians are hoping sanctions relief will help boost investment, reconstruction after more than a decade of civil war.

Al Jazeera

EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery

Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been working on a step-by-step roadmap.

Euronews

Lowest winter rainfall in Syria for almost 70 years triggers water crisis in Damascus

Residents in the Syrian capital are feeling the effects of the lack of rain with authorities urging them to reduce their water consumption.

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Deadly blast rocks police station in eastern Syria, killing three: Report

Explosion reported in Al-Mayadeen, in the Deir az Zor countryside, also wounds several people.

Al Jazeera

Syria Announces Commissions For Missing Persons, Transitional Justice

Syria on Saturday announced the formation of a national commission for missing persons and another for transitional justice, more than five months after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

International Business Times

At least three killed as Syrian forces raid ISIL hideouts in Aleppo

Syrian authorities say three ISIL fighters killed and several others detained in Aleppo raids.

Al Jazeera

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

'Magnificent', 'Handsome': Trump's Fascination For Gulf Leaders

Gulf Arab leaders were "starving for love" -- so US President Donald Trump showered them with near endless praise during a tour filled with bromance and billion-dollar deals this week.

International Business Times

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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‘This guy was a wanted terrorist’: ‘Fox & Friends’ host shows some spine as Donald Trump displays he’s a poor judge of character

Trump's latest diplomatic stint is a head-scratcher.

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Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower than that.

The Independent UK

Trump heaps praise on Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa as he lifts sanctions

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Donald Trump praises ‘young, attractive’ ex-terrorist Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

President says former al-Qaeda terrorist is ‘pretty amazing’ after historic handshake

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The Independent UK

‘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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump says lifting Syria sanctions ‘gives them chance of greatness’

US president meets Syrian counterpart in Saudi Arabia after agreeing to lift sanctions. Plus, why men cause more greenhouse gas emissions on average than women

International Business Times

Trump Departs Saudi Arabia After GCC Summit, Historic Syria Meeting, And Gaza Talks

On Tuesday, Trump was received with pageantry in Saudi Arabia at the start of his four-day Gulf tour.

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’.

The Independent UK

Syria offered to build Trump Tower in Damascus before presidents’ meeting

Syria also offered the US president a Ukraine-style mineral deal

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