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‘This guy was a wanted terrorist’: ‘Fox & Friends’ host shows some spine as Donald Trump displays he’s a poor judge of character

Trump's latest diplomatic stint is a head-scratcher.

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Trump signed plenty of contracts in the Middle East, but he’s no closer to the two ‘deals’ he really wants

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion (A$1.5 trillion) worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower than that.

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Trump heaps praise on Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa as he lifts sanctions

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Donald Trump praises ‘young, attractive’ ex-terrorist Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa

President says former al-Qaeda terrorist is ‘pretty amazing’ after historic handshake

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‘He’s a hero’: Syrians praise Trump after removal of decades-old sanctions regime

Trump was already popular among many Syrians for his decision to launch military strikes against Assad during his first term in the White House — and last night they celebrated him again

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What does the PKK’s disarming mean for its regional allies?

Syria’s SDF is unlikely to follow the PKK’s lead and disarm, but talks with Damascus could be bolstered.

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Key takeaways from day two of Donald Trump’s Middle East tour in Qatar

Trump was the first US president to make an official state visit to Qatar, and the stop culminated in a trade deal.

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First Thing: Trump says lifting Syria sanctions ‘gives them chance of greatness’

US president meets Syrian counterpart in Saudi Arabia after agreeing to lift sanctions. Plus, why men cause more greenhouse gas emissions on average than women

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Trump Departs Saudi Arabia After GCC Summit, Historic Syria Meeting, And Gaza Talks

On Tuesday, Trump was received with pageantry in Saudi Arabia at the start of his four-day Gulf tour.

International Business Times

Trump meets Syria’s al-Sharaa, eyes normalisation of ties with Damascus

US president urges Syria’s interim president to establish ties with Israel, says US will drop ‘all sanctions’.

Al Jazeera

Syria offered to build Trump Tower in Damascus before presidents’ meeting

Syria also offered the US president a Ukraine-style mineral deal

The Independent UK

RFK Jr defends downsizing health department as protesters disrupt Senate hearing – as it happened

Health secretary calls the downsizing of department as necessary cost-cutting measures as he defends spending plans under Trump’s budget proposal

The Guardian - US

Dozens killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza, including many women and children – as it happened

Dead include those killed in a strike on the European hospital complex near Khan Younis

The Guardian - UK

US decision to lift sanctions on Syria: Here’s what you need to know

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia that he would lift sanctions on Syria.

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King Charles hits Donald Trump’s ego but a former terrorist swoops in with a controversial ‘bribe’

Can the U.K. keep Trump happy with palace visits anymore?

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Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, ending years of Washington’s policy

US president declares sanctions have ‘served their purpose’ and this gives Syria ‘a chance at greatness’.

Radio France Internationale

Macron urges Syrian leader to protect minorities after deadly clashes

French President Emmanuel Macron told Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, he must protect all communities in the country following deadly sectarian attacks in recent months. Macron made the comments on Wednesday in Paris, during Sharaa’s first official visit to a European country since his forces overthrew longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad…

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Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions

Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria holding indirect talks with Israel ‘through mediators’.

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Euronews

Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa

The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international outrage.

International Business Times

Syrian Leader To Meet Macron In First European Visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Radio France Internationale

France to host Syrian president on first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday for the former Islamist rebel's first European visit, despite growing doubts about Syria's ruling Islamist coalition and protests from France's far right.

Euronews

Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace following Druze clashes

The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have left dozens dead.

Al Jazeera

More Israeli strikes on Syria reported after Damascus warns of escalation

Syria condemns earlier Israeli attack near presidential palace after week of sectarian violence against Druze community.

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Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations

Nawaf Salam meets Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security, refugees, and past political killings under al-Assad.

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Syria’s al-Sharaa extends deadline for investigation into coastal killings

President Ahmed al-Sharaa gives fact-finding committee a three-month extension to file report into Alawite killings.

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