Ahmed al-Sharaa
As Syria discontinues the 'Assad Pound,' can new currency regain Syrians' trust? - analysis
The transition introduces a new Syrian pound, with two zeros removed from the old currency’s face value: 100 old pounds are exchanged for one new pound.
Sharaa’s Israel comments signal shift toward security arrangements, not peace deals - analysis
Syria's Sharaa unveils regional strategy, seeks Israel security arrangement
Sharaa: Syria working to reach security deal with Israel, will not give up on Golan Heights claim
US moves to rescind terror designation in major step for Syria
Trump also said the United States had "released sanctions from the country," adding that Syria had "become very stable."
Sharaa arrives at Ankara summit with Syria seeking closer NATO ties - analysis
Syria’s president is emerging from one set of success stories, with the French leader's visit, to another potential success at the NATO summit.
Macron says France ready to help rebuild Syria following bombs, explosions near his hotel
"We want to continue working on the restructuring of the banking sector," Macron said at a news conference alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Macron’s visit to Syria showcases Damascus's rising regional status - analysis
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa is also expected to travel to Turkey to hold meetings on the sidelines of the NATO summit in the following days.
French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Syria in first visit to post-Assad Damascus by EU head
The visit underlines Syria's geopolitical transformation under Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander who has established close ties with Western and Middle Eastern powers that shunned Assad.
Syrian women push for real political power: 'Representation is not just numbers'
As Syria’s first post-Assad parliament takes shape, activists say a rise in female lawmakers will matter only if women can shape legislation and oversight.
Trump to meet leaders of Ukraine, Syria alongside NATO summit
A senior US official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity about the trip said Trump will meet with Zelensky on Wednesday to discuss "how we can end the war."
French President Macron set to visit Syria to expand political and economic ties - analysis
Macron visited Lebanon in January 2025, and Saudi Arabia in December 2024, attempting to increase France’s role in the region.
Trump, do not bet on Syria's leader al-Sharaa to dismantle Hezbollah - opinion
Using Syria’s new government against Hezbollah could shift the balance of power in ways Israel may later regret.
Israel’s opposition voters back policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu - opinion
A new survey finds Israel's center-right opposition favors diplomacy, regional ties, and policy change, not just replacing Netanyahu.
