Ahmed al-Sharaa
Ahmed al-Sharaa is the current president of Syria who previously led a coalition of Islamist factions.
Notable Quotes
"It is not true that MIT has made any request to MI6 regarding the protection of the Syrian President or sought to assume such a role."View Story →
"We are calculating our steps with extreme precision and working to keep Syria away from any conflict."View Story →
"We are proud that Syrians have learned very quickly to contribute to society."View Story →
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US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
August 25, 2026Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
August 20, 2026Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit
As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.
July 7, 2026Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.
July 2, 2026Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.
July 1, 2026Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say - Reuters
Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say Reuters
April 5, 2026Most Syrian refugees in Germany expected to return home in three years, Merz says
Merz’s government has taken a tougher line on refugees and migrants, amid surging support for the anti-immigration AfD party.
March 30, 2026Israel strikes Syria after Druze clashes
Syria condemned the strikes on weapons sites and government infrastructure as an "outrageous" assault on Syria's sovereignty.
March 20, 2026Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report - Reuters
Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report Reuters
March 6, 2026Exclusive: Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems - Reuters
Exclusive: Washington presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecom systems Reuters
February 26, 2026Trump asks US Supreme Court to end protections for Syrian immigrants - Reuters
Trump asks US Supreme Court to end protections for Syrian immigrants Reuters
February 26, 2026Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp - Reuters
Australia rejects report it is repatriating families of IS militants from Syrian camp Reuters
February 21, 2026Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations - Reuters
Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations Reuters
February 21, 2026