The jihadist-led government of Syria announced the dissolution of all armed forces outside of the Syrian military and a major overhaul of its Foreign Ministry this weekend, apparently capitalizing on the momentum created by President Donald Trump announcing America would lift sanctions on the country. The post Syria’s Jihadi President, with Fresh Backing from Trump, Moves to Consolidate Power appeared first on Breitbart. Politics
When President Trump announced his decision to lift sanctions from Syria, Israelis couldn't believe it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had asked Trump not to lift sanctions, media widely reported. Politics
Spontaneous celebrations erupted in Damascus in response to the news that President Donald Trump would lift sanctions on Syria. The post ‘We Love You, Trump!’: Syrians Dance in the Streets Following Sanctions Lifting appeared first on Breitbart. Politics
Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal. Politics
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mouaz Moustafa, executive director of the Syrian Emergency Task Force, about President Trump's decision to lift US sanctions against Syria. Politics
President Trump’s conversation with President Ahmed al-Shara, who once led a branch of Al Qaeda, was the first time in 25 years that the leaders of the United States and Syria had met. Politics
NPR has identified some Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, why Trump's pledge to potentially lift sanctions on Syria is significant. Politics
President Trump met with Syria's interim President on Wednesday, a day after lifting sanctions and marking a major policy shift towards peace and rebuilding relations. Politics
Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions. Politics
Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600B Saudi deal KSL News Politics
President Trump, on a state visit to Saudi Arabia, said he made the decision after speaking to the Saudi crown prince. The president is trying to drum up Saudi investment in the U.S. Politics
Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy Al Jazeera Politics