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Syrians met the news of the decision by United States President Donald Trump to lift all sanctions on the country with joy and celebration — with dozens of men, women and children gathering in Damascus's Umayyad Square. They blasted music while others drove by in their cars, waving Syrian flags.…

Jerusalem Post / Middle East Trump urges Syrian President Sharaa to sign Abraham Accords with Israel during meeting in Riyadh Trump also said he is looking at normalizing relations with Sharaa, and says that his Middle East trip doesn't push Israel aside. US President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President…

1 of 5 | President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman clap during the Saudi-U.S. investment forum at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia promised billions of dollars in deals with the United States in both defense and…

US President Donald Trump landed in Doha Wednesday after visiting Riyadh, where he urged Syria's president to normalise with Israel after offering a major boost to the war-ravaged country by vowing to lift sanctions. Trump became the first US president in 25 years to meet a Syrian leader -- Ahmed…

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The ancient stone relief depicts Ashurbanipal, the ruler of the Neo-Assyrian Empire from 699 to 631 BCE, two deities and other figures, according to a team of archeologists from Heidelberg University. A fragment of the 2,600-year-old stone relief from the archaeological site of Nineveh. Image credit: Aaron Schmitt. The 2,600-year-old…

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By Yousef Saba, Gram Slattery, Pesha Magid and Nafisa Eltahir May 14, 2025 — 6.11am Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: President Donald Trump has announced that the US will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria, and secured a $US600 billion ($926 billion) commitment from Saudi Arabia to invest in the US on a…

“I will be ordering the end of sanctions on Syria to give them a chance at greatness,” President Trump announced, receiving applause from the audience. He mentioned discussing the decision with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump stated, “I’ve decided to lift the sanctions on Syria. It’s time to…

Trump Ends Syria Sanctions, Seeks New Iran Path Amid $142bn Arms Deal With Saudi, MBS Pledges $600bn Last Updated: May 13, 2025, 23:54 IST Crux World US President Donald Trump kicked off his Gulf tour with a record-breaking $600 billion investment pledge from Saudi Arabia. The two sides also signed…