President Donald Trump is set to declare Syria no longer a state sponsor of terrorism, US envoy Thomas Barrack said Thursday during his visit to Damascus.
This move aims to empower Syria’s new government, backed by US Congress, and marks a shift in Washington’s policy after years of sanctions.
Barrack highlighted a landmark $7 billion energy deal between the US, Türkiye, and Qatar signed in Damascus, calling it “the first major example of regional partnerships carving a new path.” He also raised the US flag at the American embassy residence in Damascus for the first time since it closed in 2012, signaling a symbolic return of diplomatic relations.
The visit follows Trump’s order earlier this month to lift sanctions on Syria. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who took power after the Assad regime collapsed last December, met with Barrack during the visit. Sharaa had led anti-Assad forces and was appointed transitional president in January.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stressed US support for Syria’s new government, warning failure could deepen regional instability.
This diplomatic shift reflects Washington’s new approach in the region as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of conflict and regime change.
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Britain’s King Charles III welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday, marking the beginning of his three-day state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit, the first by a German President to the UK in 27 years, comes as the two countries continue to strengthen ties post-Brexit.
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A pall of mourning hangs over Hong Kong ahead of this weekend’s legislative elections, with the city struggling to process the scale of a tragedy that has claimed over 150 lives.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a significant challenge on Friday as parliament votes on a pensions bill that has sparked a revolt within his own conservative party.
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A record-breaking flotilla of Chinese warships and coast guard vessels has surged into strategic waterways across East Asia this week, triggering high-level alarms in Taipei and Tokyo.
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