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Exclusive: US firms to develop Syria energy masterplan after Trump lifts sanctions

U.S.-based firms Baker Hughes , Hunt Energy and Argent LNG will develop a masterplan for Syria's oil, gas and power sector, ...

In Syria, It’s Trump vs. Trump

Donald Trump wants to give Syria “a chance at greatness,” but his assault on U.S. foreign aid threatens to undo any progress ...

Why Trump Hasn't Turned on Syria's New Leader Amid Execution of US Citizen

A video purporting to show the execution-style murder of American Hosam Saraya raises new questions about the Trump-endorsed ...

Saudi-Syrian Agreements Will Amount to $6 Billion, Minister Says

A Saudi-Syrian investment forum in Damascus will include the signing of 44 pacts worth about $6 billion, said Syria’s Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa, as the war-ravaged country tries to ...

Trump Has Leverage With Syria’s Neighbors—Here’s How He Should Use It

To make that happen, President Donald Trump needs to leverage his unique standing with Middle Eastern leaders. He must set ...

Syria fighting intensifies sanctions debate: Repeal or go slow?

An outbreak of brutal, sectarian violence in Syria has intensified debate in Congress over whether to follow President Trump’s directive to lift all sanctions on the country. While Trump has ...
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American man from Oklahoma 'brutally executed' by Syrian-backed jihadis

Amid the recent outbreak of Syrian government-sponsored violence targeting the Druze minority, the dire plight of minorities, ...

How Israel Appears to Be Gambling With the Trump Administration’s Patience

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s ...