Ahmed al-Sharaa
President Trump Vows Strong Retaliation After ISIS Kills Three Americans in Syria Attack
Dec 14, 2025 11:03 am CST
President Donald Trump has promised "serious retaliation" following an ISIS attack in Syria that killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian interpreter. The ambush near Palmyra also wounded three additional service members, with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa expressing outrage over the incident. This marks the first fatal attack on American forces since Assad's fall from power, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite IS's territorial defeat in 2019.
US and Syrian Soldiers Wounded in Unprecedented Attack on Joint Patrol in Palmyra
Dec 13, 2025 11:09 pm CST
A joint US-Syrian military delegation came under attack in Palmyra, central Syria, resulting in injuries to soldiers from both nations. The incident marks the first such attack since Syria's recent political shift and its formal joining of the US-led coalition against the Islamic State group last month.
Trump Urges Israel to Maintain Strong Dialogue with Syria Amid Rising Tensions
Dec 02, 2025 01:42 am CST
US President Donald Trump has called for Israel to maintain strong diplomatic relations with Syria's new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa, warning against actions that might destabilize the country. This statement follows deadly Israeli operations in southern Syria and comes as Trump continues pushing for broader Middle East peace initiatives after the recent Gaza ceasefire.
Historic Meeting: Trump Hosts Former Al-Qaeda Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House Amid Diplomatic Breakthrough
Nov 12, 2025 11:12 pm CST
In an unprecedented diplomatic event, US President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House, marking the first official visit by a Syrian leader since 1946. The meeting between Trump and the former Al-Qaeda commander, once carrying a $10 million US bounty, featured lighthearted moments and discussions about sanctions relief, signaling a dramatic shift in US-Syria relations.
Historic Summit: President Trump Hosts Syrian Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at White House as Syria Joins Anti-ISIS Coalition
Nov 10, 2025 02:00 pm CST
President Trump welcomes Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House in a landmark diplomatic meeting, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. This historic summit follows Syria's inclusion in the US-led coalition against ISIS and represents a significant shift in US-Syria relations since the fall of the Assad regime, with discussions focused on permanent sanctions relief and future cooperation.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Makes Historic First Visit to the United States to Meet President Trump
Nov 09, 2025 09:39 am CST
In a historic diplomatic milestone, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has arrived in the United States for an official visit, becoming the first Syrian leader to visit America since Syria's 1946 independence. Following his removal from the US terrorism blacklist, Sharaa is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss regional security and potential rebuilding assistance for war-torn Syria.
US Proposes UN Resolution to Lift Sanctions on Syrian President Before White House Visit
Nov 05, 2025 03:50 pm CST
The United States has proposed a draft UN Security Council resolution to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ahead of his historic White House meeting with President Trump. The resolution would also remove sanctions on Syria's Interior Minister as part of Washington's broader policy shift toward easing restrictions on Syria following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad after 13 years of civil war.
France Issues Third Arrest Warrant Against Bashar al-Assad for Syrian Chemical Attacks
Oct 24, 2025 12:00 am CST
France has issued a third arrest warrant against former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad for deadly chemical attacks in 2013, including those in Eastern Ghouta that killed over 1,000 people with sarin nerve gas. This warrant replaces a previous one annulled due to presidential immunity and joins two other outstanding warrants against Assad, who now lives in exile in Russia following his overthrow in Syria's devastating civil war.
Uncovering "Operation Move Earth": How Assad's Regime Secretly Relocated Thousands of Bodies from Syrian Mass Graves
Oct 19, 2025 11:25 am CST
A groundbreaking Reuters investigation reveals how Bashar al-Assad's regime conducted a secret two-year operation called "Operation Move Earth" to relocate thousands of bodies from a major mass grave near Damascus to a remote desert location. The covert mission, carried out between 2019-2021, aimed to conceal evidence of atrocities as Assad sought to rehabilitate his international image. With at least 34 trenches stretching 2 kilometers, the newly discovered Dhumair grave site may contain tens of thousands of bodies, representing one of the largest undocumented mass graves from Syria's civil war.
Syrian Interim President Seeks Extradition of Bashar al-Assad During Historic Moscow Visit
Oct 15, 2025 08:05 pm CST
Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Moscow to request Russia's extradition of former ruler Bashar al-Assad, who faces war crimes allegations. The diplomatic meeting with President Putin will also address bilateral relations, Russian military bases in Syria, and economic investments amid uncertain Russian-Syrian relations following Assad's December ouster.