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Trump formally lifts Syria sanctions after meeting with ex-Al Qaeda fighter prez in Saudi Arabia
President Trump gave his final sign-off Monday to lifting longstanding US sanctions on Syria after pledging to do so last ...
Saudi defense minister secretly meets with Trump to discuss Iran de-escalation, Israel: sources
Prince Khalid bin Salman's secret White House meeting with Trump focused on Middle East peace efforts, including Iran ...
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Syria’s Interior Ministry Stresses Cooperation with Saudi Arabia to Combat Crime, Terrorism
Riyadh: The Syrian Ministry of Interior has confirmed it is coordinating closely with Saudi Arabia on joint security operations aimed at tackling organized crime and terrorist threats. Many of these ...
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How the UAE’s Foreign Policy Backfired in Syria and Sudan
The UAE’s interventionist foreign policy, backing Assad in Syria and the RSF in Sudan, has backfired, damaging its global reputation, alienating allies, and undermining US interests.
As U.S. Warms Ties With Syria, What Does It Expect?
President Trump signed an executive order this week lifting most sanctions on Syria. Ahead of that action, U.S. officials ...
Defending Islam, dying for Islam: What the suicide attack on the church of Mar Elias portends for Syria
Syrian authorities were quick to condemn last month’s suicide attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Mar Elias, which left 25 ...
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Trump lifts Syria sanctions in bid to rebuild ties and counter Iran; orders review of Prez Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ‘terrorist’ designation
White House said the measure would protect US interests by preventing the resurgence of Islamic State and encouraging ...