Syria, Trump and US sanctions
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The World from PRX on MSNChristians in historic town in Syria reflect on new moment in the countryLast December, after more than a decade of fighting, forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad ousted him from power. Some people in Maaloula, long a center for Christianity in Syria, shared their concerns and hopes for the future under the new government,
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India Today on MSNHow Syria's ex-jihadist with $10 million bounty became Trump's favouriteOnce hunted with a $10 million US bounty, ex-jihadist Ahmad al-Sharaa is now Syria's interim president -- and shaking hands with Donald Trump. This transformation marks a controversial turn in US foreign policy in the Middle East.
US secretary of State affirms US' support for sanctions relief to stabilize Syria during meeting in Turkish resort city of Antalya - Anadolu Ajansı
The meeting came days after President Trump announced he would end sanctions against Syria and met with the country’s president, a former jihadist.
US President Donald Trump has said he will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria that severed the country from the global financial system under toppled
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US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria could stabilize Syria on many levels. Syria's Foreign Ministry called the announcement a "pivotal turning point" and a "vital opportunity for Syria to pursue stability,
President Trump bucked critics in his administration and security hawks in Israel in his decision to lift sanctions on Syria and embrace its new leader, a U.S.-designated terrorist who formerly
The United States is likely to issue some sanctions relief to Syria in coming weeks following President Donald Trump's announcement that all sanctions targeting Damascus would be lifted. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that Trump intends to issue waivers under the "Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act",
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The National on MSNUS and Syria aim for 'strategic' ties at talks on next stepsFollow the latest on Trump's Gulf trip The United States and Syria hope to build a "strategic relationship", the new Syrian government said on Thursday after a meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers.
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The Times of Israel on MSNReport: Israel holding talks with Syria on Sharaa regime joining Abraham AccordsMeeting said held recently in Azerbaijan between IDF Operations Directorate chief, Syrian and Turkish officials; Jerusalem reportedly open to border deal, full relations