That outward tide, proportionally, now rivals—and by some measures exceeds—Syria’s peak refugee flight during the European migrant crisis. The current standoff, if it escalates, risks creating shock waves that will be felt in buses,

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic visit to the White House.

The United States said its forces backed more than 22 joint operations in Syria, killing five ISIS members and arresting 19 others

Ambassador Barrack’s claim comes after Syria’s president seemed to pour cold water on the prospects of joining an American-led coalition.

By repealing the 2019 Caesar Act sanctions, the United States today can take a meaningful, achievable step to reverse the Assads’ damaging legacy, supporting the emergence of a unified and integrated Syria that engenders peace and prosperity both at home and in the wider region.

A Reuters report claims that the United States will establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus, Syria, “to help enable” a security agreement between Syria and Israel.

Ahmed Sharaa, the first Syrian leader to visit the White House, has gained international recognition. But his biggest challenges remain at home.