Since Mr. Trump’s embrace of the new Syrian leader, Israeli airstrikes on the country have subsided.
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Syrians Rush to Preserve Remembrances of a Painful Revolution
Many in Syria want to enshrine remnants of their recent history, not only to remember it, but as a cautionary tale.
U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Sudan Over Use of Chemical Weapons
The State Department’s announcement comes months after U.S. officials found evidence that Sudan’s military had used chemical weapons against its paramilitary rival.
When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price
Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.
E.U. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria
European Union foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift the remaining economic curbs on the war-torn country, amid concerns it could slip back into conflict.
Israel Recovers Troves of Documents Belonging to Its Most Famous Spy
Israel has long sought to bring home from Syria the remains of Eli Cohen, whose spying work is credited with helping Israel win the Arab-Israeli War of 1967.
Why There’s No Battlefield Solution to India’s Perpetual Pakistan Problem
This month’s violent escalation reminded the world how India’s gradual rise can be hindered by the troublesome country next door.
Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour
On Iran, Gaza, Syria and Yemen, President Trump is moving ahead without Israel, reshaping decades of foreign policy.
Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour
On Iran, Gaza, Syria and Yemen, President Trump is moving ahead without Israel, reshaping decades of foreign policy.
Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank
The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship.