World Sep 24 WATCH: Syrian president addresses U.N., the first leader from his country to do so in nearly six decades By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
World Sep 22 Ahmad al-Sharaa becomes first Syrian president at UN General Assembly in nearly 60 years Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has arrived in New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly. By Associated Press
World Jul 21 Evacuations of Bedouin families begin in Syria’s Sweida as days of deadly clashes ease The clashes have increased skepticism in some communities about the ability of Syria's new leaders to assert control. By Ghaith Alsayed, Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press
World May 14 Watch 10:26 How Trump’s meeting with Syria’s new leader is a turning point for the war-torn nation Day two of President Trump's tour of the Mideast brought with it the prospect of a new future for Syria. The president announced plans to lift sanctions on Syria following the fall of the Assad regime. Trump also met with… By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev
World May 14 Trump meets with interim Syrian president, a first between the nations’ leaders in 25 years The meeting, on the sidelines of Trump's get-together with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, marks a major turn of events for a Syria still adjusting to life after the over 50-year, iron-gripped rule of the Assad family, and for… By Zeke Miller, Jon Gambrell, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
May 13 Trump says he will lift sanctions on Syria, moves to restore relations with new leader By Zeke Miller, Bassem Mroue, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press "There is a new government that will hopefully succeed," Trump said of Syria, adding, "I say good luck, Syria. Show us something special."… Continue reading