Russia, Seeking to Salvage Military Bases, Goes Hat in Hand to Syria
The arrival of the first top Russian diplomat in Damascus since Bashar al-Assad’s fall kicks off negotiations over the fate ...
US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad Syria
The commander of the main U.S.-backed force in Syria says that the recent ouster of the Assad family from power should be ...
Syria’s New Interim President Travels to Saudi Arabia for First Foreign Visit
Syria’s newly appointed interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for his first foreign trip since ...
New Syria leader meets Saudi crown prince on first foreign visit
Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday during his first trip abroad since taking power.Accompanied by his foreign ...
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The Right Way to Engage With Syria’s New Rulers
Now, foreign countries are trying to steer Syria’s new de facto leaders toward an inclusive government free of sectarian ...
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination at risk of being blocked as she heads to confirmation hearing. Here's what to know
Tulsi Gabbard, President Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence, faces a narrow path to confirmation amid ...
Fate of Trump’s Cabinet hangs in the balance following 3 confirmation hearings. Here’s how they unfolded.
Three of President Trump’s cabinet picks faced skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their ...
Sharaa vows to pursue criminals as Syria's transitional president
In a pre-recorded speech, Sharaa vowed to "pursue the criminals who shed Syrian blood and committed massacres and crimes", whether they were in Syria or abroad, and to establish "real transitional ...
Tulsi Gabbard's support for Edward Snowden questioned by Senate intelligence panel
President Donald Trump's choice to direct U.S. intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a Senate panel that is divided over its position on her nomination in a confirmation hearing on Thursday.
Rebel leader who overthrew Assad is declared Syria’s president
The rebel coalition that seized control of Syria last month appointed its leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, as president of the ...
Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions about her past comments about Russia, Syria and a key government ...
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.