al-Sharaa
Coverage of al-Sharaa in the Nexus archive.
- Optimistic tone of Macron's visit doesn't hide precariousness of Syria's security
A bomb exploded near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus, wounding 18 people and targeting the location where French president Macron had been staying, though he had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit to Paris, the leaders aim to strengthen economic relations.
- What to know about Macron's landmark visit to Syria
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria marks the first by an EU leader since rebels ousted dictator al-Assad. The trip aims to support Syria's rehabilitation, but unclaimed explosions near Macron's hotel in Damascus highlight ongoing security risks.
- Explosions trying to deter 'business as usual' strategy at the heart of Macron's visit
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Syria amid explosions near Damascus's Four Seasons Hotel, where he is staying. The visit marks a significant moment as Macron becomes the first Western leader to visit Syria since al-Sharaa assumed power.
- Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Trump is set to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit. The discussions follow Kyiv's efforts to refocus Trump's attention on the conflict with Moscow.