Syria

The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Washington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.

The discussions, reported by the Syrian state news agency, came days after Israel struck an air base in Syria’s northwest, the latest in a series of military interventions.

The religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.

Syria's foreign minister meets Israeli officials to de-escalate tensions after Israeli strike near Turkish border.