Live updates: White House to hold first press briefing of Trump presidency
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to make her debut behind the podium as the White House holds its first official news ...
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary.
The New York Times5d
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria
European foreign ministers agreed on a “road map” to lift financial restrictions ... European Union foreign ministers will lift some sanctions on Syria, the bloc’s top diplomat said on ...
The Washington Post2d
Syria’s de facto leader declares himself president, abolishes constitution
Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday abolished the country’s constitution and declared himself president during a meeting of armed factions in Damascus. The former rebel ...
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Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Sharaa has been de facto leader since Assad toppled Decisions announced at Damascus meeting Analyst: Sharaa formalizes status as 'strongman ruler' DAMASCUS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Syria's de facto ...
Syria: Political roadmap approves new president amid sweeping reforms
Syria's new interim government is widely supported. But observers remain cautious over details for the country's democratic ...
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For Generations, Russia Was Syria’s Main Arms Supplier, That May Be Over
The sudden collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria in December 2024 brought an end to over 50 years of brutal Assad family rule. It may also mark the end of an even longer status quo in ...
The Economist2d
Ahmed al-Sharaa declares himself president of Syria
He had spent the day with the leaders of Syria’s myriad armed factions, trying to persuade them to disband. Over seven weeks ...
Global News3d
Syrian rebel leader who toppled Assad named interim president
2:15 Traces of normal life return to Syria, one week after the fall of the Assad regime The Syrian factions that toppled President Bashar Assad last month named an Islamist former rebel leader as ...
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EU agrees to 'roadmap' on easing Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers were in Brussels to discuss lifting some sanctions on Syria after the fall of Bashar Assad's regime. Foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc "aimed to move fast.
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Russia, seeking to keep bases in Syria, says it held 'frank' talks with new leader
MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday it had held "frank" discussions with Syria's new de facto leader as it tries to retain its two military bases in the country, but it declined to ...
Los Angeles Times3d
Leader of rebels who toppled Syria’s Assad is named country’s interim president
DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian factions that toppled President Bashar Assad last month named an Islamist former rebel leader as the country‘s interim president on Wednesday in a push to project ...