Ahmed al-Sharaa
Putin, Syrian President al-Sharaa meet, discuss sending Russian military aid to Middle East
"I want to congratulate you on the fact that the process of restoring the territorial integrity of Syria is gaining momentum," Putin told al-Sharaa in the Kremlin.
Trump speaks with Syria’s Sharaa to ensure peace, cooperation in eastern Syria
ISIS numbers grow as Syrian instability continues, Iraq warns
US, UK, France, Germany, call for ceasefire adherence in Syria, support political transition
Nearly 100 people abducted or disappeared in Syria since January, says UN
The latest number is in addition to the more than 100,000 people who went missing under the ousted President Bashar al-Assad.
US military presence in Damascus: Exactly what Syria, and Israel, needs - analysis
An American force in or near Damascus at a strategic site such as an airport could be just the thing Syria needs at the moment.
US to establish military presence in Damascus under Syria-Israel peace plan
The US plans for the presence in the Syrian capital, which have not previously been reported, would be a sign of Syria's strategic realignment with the US.
Syrian Democratic Forces arrest five ISIS cell members in Raqqa raid
The raid was supported by the US-led coalition against ISIS, who provided air cover and intelligence, leading to the arrest of the terror cell which had planned attacks in northeast Syria.
Merz invites Syrian president to Germany to discuss deportations
Merz's predecessor, Angela Merkel, oversaw an open-door policy welcoming around a million refugees to Germany, many of whom fled the Syrian civil war.
Syrian President Sharaa to make first ever visit to White House in coming weeks
It would mark Sharaa's second visit to the United States, following his address to the UN General Assembly in New York in September.
Syrian army starts training in Turkey, while Ankara gains influence over Damascus gov't - analysis
Forty-nine Syrians have begun training in Turkey, as part of a new program that will allow Syrian troops to use Turkish military barracks and academies.
Syria recognizes Kosovo as Sharaa gov't continues to move towards western alignment - analysis
The recognition comes as President Ahmed al-Sharaa welcomed the German foreign minister to Damascus. Kosovo has also been connecting with Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region.
Syria's Sharaa pitches to investors at Saudi financial summit
Syria’s new president pitches the country as a key trade corridor at Saudi Arabia’s financial summit, aiming for greater foreign investment despite ongoing sanctions.
Russian, Syrian defense ministers talk bilateral cooperation in Moscow
The meeting comes following Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Moscow in mid-October, in which he pledged to honor the agreements between the two countries.
