The interim government in Damascus has called for a powerful Kurdish-led militia backed by the United States to disarm and ...

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President Trump has already shaken up the Middle East by suggesting a U.S. takeover of Gaza. More drama could be on the way ...

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of ...

Relations between Syria and many fellow Arab states as well as Western powers have been thawing under the country’s change of leadership, which ended Damascus’ close alliance with Russia and Iran.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani became the first head of state to visit Damascus, Syria's capital, and meet with Sharaa. The Qatari royal court said the emir discussed with Sharaa ...

"Only to which extent, is the question." On Thursday, the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (left), flew to Damascus to meet with Syria's interim presidentImage: Qatar news agency/AP ...

Instead of influencing Damascus through investments or trade deals, foreign countries that want to see a secure and inclusive Syria would be better off leveraging symbolic diplomatic gestures and ...

Western banks are still forbidden to transact with Syria. “I doubt the Trump administration will suspend these sanctions without important political concessions from the new authorities,” Yaziji says.

Qatar's Emir Visits Syria, First Head of State to Visit Damascus Since Assad's Fall DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Damascus on Thursday and met newly ...

Riyadh was key to returning Assad's Syria to the Arab League in 2023, after openly championing his overthrow following Damascus's 2011 crackdown on pro-democracy protests, which sparked war.

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A delegation of Russian officials arrived in Damascus on Tuesday for the first such visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar Assad. Assad, an ally of ...