Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and two of his senior cabinet ministers were the targets of five foiled assassination attempts by ISIL (ISIS) over the past year, according to a report by the United Nations.


UN: ISIS Targeted Syria's President Al-Sharaa; Five Assassination Plots Foiled

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on January 28, 2026, discussing Russia's continued military presence at key bases like Hmeimim and Tartus amid Syria's post-Assad stabilization.


Putin Holds Talks With Al-Sharaa on Military Bases in Syria 

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Kremlin, endorsing his efforts to assert control over the entire country while praising momentum in restoring Syria's territorial integrity.


Syria-Russia Ties: Sharaa's Second Visit To Moscow Since Ousting Russia's Ally Assad

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as the Kremlin seeks to secure its remaining military bases in Syria. With Bashar al-Assad now in exile in Russia and Moscow’s influence weakening after the 2024 upheaval, the talks come at a critical moment for both sides. Russia has already withdrawn from parts of northeast Syria, leaving only its Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval port. At the same time, Sharaa is strengthening ties with the United States, with President Donald Trump publicly backing his leadership. The meeting highlights Syria’s shifting alliances, Russia’s struggle to maintain regional influence, and the growing role of Washington and Gulf powers in shaping the country’s future.


Putin Meets Syria's Sharaa as Russia Fights to Keep Military Bases

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa heads to Moscow for pivotal talks with Putin on Syria's transition, marking his second Russia visit since Assad's ouster.


Al-Sharaa To Meet Putin in Moscow Today

Putin Hosts Al-Sharaa for Syria Stability Discussions

A four-day ceasefire has taken effect in Syria after a temporary deal between government forces and the Syrian Democratic Forces, with Damascus ordering an immediate halt to fighting along front lines following weeks of escalating clashes and a major push eastward by government troops.


Syria ceasefire: Fighting stopped for four days after new temporary deal 

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus following the announcement of a truce between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The 14-point deal includes an immediate ceasefire, ending weeks of clashes, with SDF integration into national forces and government takeover of key areas like oil fields, dams, and border crossings. The U.S. backs the process to stabilize Syria and counter ISIS remnants.

Al-Sharaa, U.S. Envoy Seal Syria-Kurd Truce with Ceasefire

Syria has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, ending nearly two weeks of intense fighting. The truce is part of a 14-point agreement to integrate the SDF into Syria’s military and state institutions.


Syria ceasefire: Reports suggest Syria to begin development plans for oil, gas field

Syrian government forces have detained 300 Kurds and evacuated more than 400 Kurdish fighters after clashes in Aleppo, the interior ministry has said, as US and allied forces carried out separate “large-scale” strikes against Islamic State targets.

Syrian Forces Detain 300 Kurds, Aleppo Unrest Challenges President Ahmed Al-Sharaa's Leadership

Israel reportedly began supplying weapons and defensive equipment to Syrian Druze days after Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Shipments peaked in late April but tapered off as Israel grew concerned about Druze infighting and sought talks with new Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Israel continues to support Druze fighters with equipment and salaries, aiming to counterbalance Sharaa’s regime and secure its northern border amid ongoing regional tensions.


Netanyahu Moves Against Trump's Friend Al-Sharaa

Syria marked the first anniversary of Liberation Day with major public celebrations and military parades across the country. Massive crowds gathered in Damascus’ Umayyad Square to commemorate the overthrow of the Assad regime after 54 years in power. Here’s a look at the nationwide events and what this milestone means for Syria’s future.


Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa repeats the attire that he wore after Assad's fall

Syria marked the first anniversary of Liberation Day with major public celebrations and military parades across the country. Massive crowds gathered in Damascus’ Umayyad Square to commemorate the overthrow of the Assad regime after 54 years in power. Here’s a look at the nationwide events and what this milestone means for Syria’s future.

Syria Celebrates Liberation Day With Huge Crowds and Military Parades

US President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House in a historic diplomatic meeting, ending decades of isolation for Syria in some international arenas. The talks focused on regional stability, trade, and potential normalization of diplomatic relations.

U.S.-Syria: Trump, Ahmed Al-sharaa Hold Historic Meeting

U.S.- Syria: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House in a historic meeting- the first visit of a Syrian leader to Washington since Syria’s independence nearly 80 years ago. Al-Sharaa, a former militant once designated by the U.S. as a terrorist with a $10 million bounty, has transformed into Syria’s interim president

U.S.-Syria: Trump Welcomes Syrian President to White House

Al-Sharaa joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion and spent years in a US prison there. Later, he returned to Syria and joined the insurgency against Assad.



Trump hosts Syria’s al-Sharaa in White House: 5 takeaways from historic meeting

President Donald Trump is hosting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday (November 10, 2025), welcoming the once-pariah state into a US-led global coalition to fight the Islamic State group.


US-Syria Ties: Trump Holds Historic White House Meeting with Syria's Al-Sharaa 

On November 10, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House-the first Syrian leader ever to visit Washington. Once branded a global terrorist by the U.S. due to his past ties to al-Qaeda and with a $10 million bounty on his head, al-Sharaa has since emerged as Syria’s interim leader after leading forces that ousted Bashar al-Assad. The meeting marked a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, with Trump praising al-Sharaa as a "strong leader" capable of rebuilding Syria. 

Trump Hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa, Once Wanted by the U.S., in Historic White House Meeting

Trump Hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa for First-of-its-kind Meeting at White House 

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Washington for a historic visit shortly after being removed from U.S. terror sanctions. This marks the first Syrian leader's trip to the U.S. capital in decades. While the visit signals a shift toward reopening diplomatic channels, al-Sharaa is yet to meet with President Donald Trump.


Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa Visits Washington After Terror List Removal 

Al-Sharaa’s trip, planned for November 10, will be first-ever visit by a Syrian president to the White House.


US-Syria relations: Al-Sharaa in US days after being removed from terror lists