Ahmed al Sharaa
Syrian leader pledges to work with Germany on migration, recovery
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, on a Berlin visit, pledged cooperation with Germany to enable refugee returns and reconstruction, while critics warned against normalization of relations amid ongoing violence, instability and rights concerns within Syria.
April 4, 2026
US Congress ends Syria sanctions
US Congress permanently repealed Syria’s Caesar Act sanctions, ending Assad-era restrictions to encourage investment and reconstruction after war, following bipartisan approval and earlier suspensions by President Trump
December 17, 2025
Sharaa says Israeli push for buffer zone would endanger Syria
President Ahmed al-Sharaa warned that Israel's demand for a demilitarized zone in southern Syria would endanger his country, as Israeli forces continue to operate in the area
December 6, 2025
Al-Sharaa interviewed by former CIA director who arrested him
Petraeus, who interviews Syrian President al-Sharaa, once commanded US forces during the Iraq War and oversaw his capture and imprisonment from 2006 to 2011.
September 25, 2025
Syrian president addresses UN for first time in six decades
Syria’s president addressed the UN General Assembly for the first time in nearly 60 years, marking the country’s return after Assad’s ouster. Ahmad al-Sharaa condemned Israel and called for regional stability talks.
September 24, 2025
Israel must return to 1974 armistice line before peace talks: Syrian president
Ahmed al-Sharaa stated peace with Israel requires returning to the 1974 armistice line, rejecting the Abraham Accords and accusing Israel of ongoing aggression, while confirming advanced talks on a phased negotiation process.
September 23, 2025