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Syria, Sharaa

Hosted on MSN · 7h

Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on power less than two months after he led a campaign that toppled Bashar al-Assad.

The Economist · 7h

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 after the fall of Damascus, the fate of these groups is still uncertain. His aides claim that all militias will be dissolved and then absorbed into a new national army.

CNN on MSN · 23h

Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period

Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes'

Newsweek on MSN · 23h

Syria Demands Reparations From Russia

Syria has demanded reparations from Russia in order to "rebuild trust" after a meeting between Damascus' new administration and a Moscow delegation, according to local news sources. Russia and Syria's meeting to discuss future relations comes as Moscow looks to retain its two military bases in the Middle Eastern country.

The Financial Times · 1d

Syria’s new rulers press Russia for reparations

Syria’s new government pressed Moscow about reparations in their first meeting with a Kremlin delegation since the downfall of staunch Russian ally Bashar al-Assad’s regime last month. Russian officials led by Mikhail Bogdanov,

Syria demands Russian compensation for 'past mistakes' in first talks since Assad's fall

Russia deployed troops to Syria in 2015 to support Assad regime's brutal crackdown against anti-government forces.

Tulsi Gabbard Faces Questions on Snowden, Russia and Syria

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick to oversee US spy agencies, grilled about Snowden, Syria and Russia

Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, has faced tough questions from lawmakers during a fiery confirmation hearing Thursday.

The New York Times · 12h

Tulsi Gabbard Defended Russia and Syria. Now She Must Defend Those Views.

The nominee for director of national intelligence espoused provocative takes on foreign policy during public appearances. Senators are expected to challenge some of those in her confirmation hearing.

The Washington Post on MSN · 8h

Senators grill Tulsi Gabbard on Snowden, Syria at hearing to be intelligence chief

Most Democrats and even some Republicans seemed uneasy with Tulsi Gabbard and her answers to their questions during her confirmation hearing with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Qatar, Syria and Damascus

Reuters on MSN · 5h

Qatar's Emir visits Syria, first head of state to visit Damascus since Assad's fall

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani visited Damascus on Thursday and met newly declared transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa, in the first visit by a head of state to the Syrian capital since Bashar al-Assad was toppled on Dec.

San Francisco Examiner · 10h

Syria, Qatar discuss reconstruction during emir's visit

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said discussions with a Qatari delegation in Damascus Thursday included reconstruction in the war-torn country, during the first visit by a head of state sinc

Hosted on MSN · 13h

Qatar’s Emir heads to Damascus as Syria’s transition gains momentum

Qatar has been actively seeking a sanctions exemption from Washington that would allow Doha to provide financial support through official channels.

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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.

Human Rights Watch6h

Northeast Syria: Apparent War Crime by Türkiye-Backed Forces

Syrian National Army (SNA) coalition that hit a Kurdish Red Crescent ambulance on January 18, 2025, in northern Syria is an ...

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Syria Pushes Russia for Compensation With Talks on Bases Stalled

Syria’s new government pressed Russia for compensation during its first talks with a Kremlin delegation since the ouster of ...

New leader outlines plans for the future of Syria

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday declares himself as the new president of Syria, outlining his plans for ...

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