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Trump’s embrace of Syria and its jihadist-turned-president could reshape the Middle East
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday had tea with a former jihadist who until recently had a $10 million US bounty on his head.
Trump handshake caps Syrian leader’s journey from anti-US insurgent to nascent Mideast partner
When the leader of Syria shook hands with U.S. President Donald Trump, it was a striking moment for a man who was an al-Qaida fighter in Iraq and was detained by the American military.
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Israelis Skeptical Even After Trump’s Embrace of Syria’s ‘Attractive’ Interim Ruler, a Former Terrorist Leader
Sharaa, earlier known as Abu Mohammed al Joulani, had been imprisoned at Abu Ghraib as a member of the Iraqi ISIS faction. Trump describes
Syria’s new president tries building favor with Oval Office through ‘Trump Tower Damascus’ proposal
The new Syrian president courted the White House with multiple offers, including a proposal to build a Trump Tower in his country’s capital, in an effort to diffuse tensions between the U.S. and Damascus.
Syrian president will not attend Arab summit in Baghdad after invitation triggers divisions
A short statement released by the office of President Ahmad al-Sharaa did not give a reason why he will not attend the summit but an invitation by the Iraqi government last month trigged sharp political divisions in Iraq. The summit is scheduled to be held in Baghdad on Saturday.
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