Syria’s Sharaa to skip Arab summit in Baghdad

The Syrian president will skip the upcoming Arab summit in Baghdad, after his invitation sparked controversy among Iraqi political and civil voices

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Syria-Israel talks ‘sign of weakness’: Iran’s Khamenei

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out at ongoing dialogue between Damascus and Tel Aviv seeking to mend discord, dubbing such diplomatic engagements by Israel to be "signs of weakness" and calling on "the whole world" to oppose its campaign in Gaza.

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Macron calls Israeli strikes on Syria ‘bad practice’

Sharaa confirmed that Damascus is engaged in indirect talks with Israel to ease the tensions

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Macron to receive Sharaa in Syrian President’s first European visit

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment for Syria’s once-blacklisted leader in garnering international support for the post-Assad administration.

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Iraqi delegation, Syrian president discuss potential rehabilitation of oil pipeline

A visiting Iraqi delegation spearheaded by spymaster Hamid al-Shatri delved into the possibility of rehabilitating the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipleline with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, which would provide Iraq with access to Mediterranean ports and lessen oil-export-related strategic dependence on Turkey. Enhancing border security, combating terrorism and boosting trade were also on the agenda in the high-level meeting.

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Iraqi lawmaker decries potential absence of Syrian president from Arab summit as 'insult to Iraq'

Alaa al-Hadadi, a member of Iraq's State of Law Coalition, said the possible absence of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from the upcoming Arab League summit in Baghdad would be an insult to Iraq, also threatening a withdrawal of the Coalition from the political process.

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Iraqi army spokesperson reassigned after criticism of Syrian leader

Yahya Rasoul, former spokesperson for the Iraqi army’s commander-in-chief, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Defense following the unveiling of controversial comments he made about the Syrian leadership.

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Iraqi invite to Syria's Sharaa for Arab summit stirs political controversy

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani’s invitation to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to attend the Arab League summit in Baghdad has ignited political controversy, revealing sharp divisions within the country’s ruling blocs.

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Syria's Sharaa receives delegation of US lawmakers

An unofficial visit by Republican congressmen shows a willingness by certain contingents of the US legislature to engage with the administration of new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is expected to push for the removal of sanctions on his government during talks with American officials.

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