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Six ancient statues stolen from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus

People visiting Syria's National Museum of Damascus on Jan 8 after it reopened to the public, following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.
People visiting Syria's National Museum of Damascus on Jan 8 after it reopened to the public, following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.

Trump vows to do everything he can to help Syria after landmark talks with Sharaa

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa greets supporters in the street outside the White House after meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa greets supporters in the street outside the White House after meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Syria foiled Islamic State plots on President Sharaa's life, sources say

FILE PHOTO: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. Sputnik/Sergey Bobylyov/Pool via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025. Sputnik/Sergey Bobylyov/Pool via REUTERS

Trump to meet Sharaa at White House, capping major turnaround for Syria

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (right) first met US President Donald Trump  in Saudi Arabia.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (right) first met US President Donald Trump  in Saudi Arabia.

Syrian president arrives in Washington after US removes him from terrorism blacklist

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 10.
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 10.

Syria carries out pre-emptive operations against ISIS cells

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to head to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump and join a US-led anti-ISIS coalition.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to head to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump and join a US-led anti-ISIS coalition.

US, Britain remove sanctions on Syria’s president

A member of the Syrian security forces stands during President Ahmad al-Sharaa's address at the United Nations General Assembly meeting, in Aleppo, Syria, Septemper 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano
A member of the Syrian security forces stands during President Ahmad al-Sharaa's address at the United Nations General Assembly meeting, in Aleppo, Syria, Septemper 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano

UN Security Council removes sanctions on Syria’s president, interior minister

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 10.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is due to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 10.

US military to establish presence at Damascus airbase in Syria, sources say

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS   THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY/File Photo

US asks UN to lift sanctions on Syria’s President ahead of White House visit

FILE PHOTO: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation, in Aleppo, Syria May 27, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.