Putin and al-Sharaa discuss Russia-Syria ties and future of military bases
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have held talks on bilateral relations, including the future of Russia's military facilities in Syria. The discussion covered the Khmeimim airbase and the Tartous naval base, both of which have been central to Moscow's military presence in the country. Syria said the two sides also addressed broader political and economic cooperation.According to the Syrian side, the call took place on Wednesday and included Putin's affirmation of Russia's support for Syria's territorial integrity. The Kremlin said the conversation also touched on trade and on continuing contact between the two countries at various... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Aug 2026 18:00 LONDON
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US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list as investment barriers fall
The United States has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, in a move Washington says clears the final major barriers to private sector investment and Syria's reintegration into the global economy. The decision also removes Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, from the US list of global terrorist organisations. It marks another major shift in US policy toward Syria's new leadership.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move reflected the Syrian government's positive actions to distance itself from acts of international terrorism. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the change would help foster... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Aug 2026 04:02 LONDON
