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Published on 07:11 GMT

US treasury begins process to lift Syria sanctions

US begins lifting sanctions on Syria, Treasury chief confirmsThe US Department of the Treasury has initiated procedures to remove sanctions against Syria, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “The Treasury Department is moving to provide …

Source: Libyan Express - Indeterminate
Published on 07:03 GMT

‘He’s a attractive, tough guy’: Trump praises Syria’s al-Sharaa after historic meeting in Riyadh

US President Donald Trump met Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh during the Gulf Cooperation Council summit, marking the first such meeting in 25 years. Trump praised al-Sharaa’s strong leadership and pledged to lift sanctions, offering …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on 07:14 GMT

Tartous residents celebrate US President Donald Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria

Source: SANA - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 06:36 GMT

US policy shift: Trump ends 45-year sanctions on Syria

2025-05-15T03:58:08+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ In a sweeping reversal of long-standing US policy, US President Donald Trump has announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, ending nearly 45 years of economic restrictions. The …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on 06:58 GMT

Top International News: Donald Trump Saudi Visit | Russia Ukraine War | Syria | America | Gaza

Source: NDTV - Center-right
Published on 06:28 GMT

S. Korea says Trump's move to lift sanctions a turning point for Syria's stability, economic growth

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea expressed hope Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement on a plan to lift sanctions on Syria will serve as a turning point in efforts toward promoting stability and economic growth …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on 06:15 GMT

Trump’s Historic Handshake with Syria's New President Marks Shift, Signals End of Sanctions

Ahmad al-Sharaa’s transformation from a hardened al-Qaida insurgent to the leader of a country shifting away from pariah status is remarkable. Once detained by U.S. forces as an al-Qaida fighter in Iraq, and later leading a terror group in Syria, al-Sharaa …

Source: Novinite - Neutral
Published on 06:10 GMT

Redrawing Syria

With Donald Trump back in the Middle East spotlight, it appears the region’s geopolitical map is being redrawn—if not geographically, then certainly in terms of power dynamics. Chief among the shifting sands is Syria. Once held together by the Assad …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government
Published on 01:23 GMT

Syria's president says Trump's move to lift U.S. sanctions 'courageous decision'

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa called the lifting of sanctions on Syria, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, "a historic, courageous decision" in a televised speech on Wednesday (May 14). Reuters

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on 05:40 GMT

Syrian president hails Trump’s decision to lift sanctions, declares start of ‘modern Syria’

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday hailed US President Donald Trump’s “bold” decision to lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, declaring it a turning point for the country’s future. “Today marks the beginning of serious work and the launch of …

Source: The Nation - Pro-Government