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Syria’s newly elected People’s Assembly held its first session since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, electing Abdul Hamid al-Awak as speaker and setting a 30‑month term as it begins drafting new laws; two-thirds of members were elected by electoral colleges and one‑third appointed by interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling a fresh stage after decades of autocratic rule and civil war.
Syria’s transitional People’s Assembly, a 210-seat body with two-thirds elected and 70 appointed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, met in Damascus for its inaugural session as al-Sharaa urged lawmakers to prioritize the national interest, economic reform and improved public services while drafting a new constitution to lay the groundwork for democracy after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow; the UN envoy called the session a milestone in the country’s political transition.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa say about 80% of Syrians living in Germany should return to Syria over the next three years, as Sharaa visits Berlin to discuss a circular migration model to aid Syria’s reconstruction; critics warn against premature normalization and raise human rights concerns.
President Putin hosted Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Kremlin to discuss preserving Russia's two remaining bases in Syria—Hmeimim and Tartus—as Moscow seeks to maintain influence amid the Assad–Sharaa dynamics, and despite closer ties, the asylum for Assad and recent troop withdrawals keep the future of Moscow's military footprint in Syria uncertain.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former militant linked to al-Qaeda who fought U.S. forces and was imprisoned, met with President Trump at the White House, marking a historic shift as he now seeks international trust and aims to rebuild Syria after leading rebel forces that ousted Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, after his historic visit to the White House, discussed efforts to rebuild Syria-US relations, ongoing talks with Israel, and his personal journey from insurgent to head of state in an interview with The Washington Post.
The US has lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa following the UN Security Council's similar decision, as part of a broader move recognizing Syria's progress post-Assad regime, with upcoming talks between Trump and al-Sharaa focusing on counterterrorism and Syria's rebuilding efforts.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited Moscow for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's fall, signaling Russia's continued influence and strategic interests in Syria, including military bases and diplomatic relations, despite recent upheavals and Assad's exile.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, signaling a potential thaw in relations after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, with discussions focusing on Russia's military bases in Syria, reconstruction aid, and the future of Assad's asylum status, amidst ongoing tensions and strategic considerations.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al Qaeda member turned leader, envisions rebuilding Syria after years of civil war, seeking international support and lifting sanctions, while navigating complex regional and internal challenges.