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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Ahmed al-Sharaa, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 62stories have been published about Ahmed al-Sharaa which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Ahmed Al-Sharaa often has a balanced coverage.

Left: 32%

Center: 36%

Right: 32%

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US to Scale Down Its Military Bases in Syria, Envoy Says

US to Scale Down Its Military Bases in Syria, Envoy Says

36% Right coverage: 31 sources

The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and US policies will shift in the country "because none of them worked" over the last century, the new US special envoy has said.See the Story

Islamic State reactivating fighters, eying comeback in Syria and Iraq: Reuters

Middle East Politics · Syria

Islamic State reactivating fighters, eying comeback in Syria and Iraq: Reuters

41% Center coverage: 22 sources

Middle East leaders and their Western allies have been warning that Islamic State could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and neighbouring Iraq, where the extremist group once imposed a reign of terror over millions. Islamic State (IS) has been attempting just that, according to more than 20 sources, including security and political officials from Syria, Iraq, the U.S. and Europe, as well as diplomats in the region. The group has started reactivating fighters in both countries, identifying targets, distributing weapons and stepping up recruitment and propaganda efforts, the sources said.See the Story

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Exchange Prisoners in a Step Toward Easing Tensions

Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Exchange Prisoners in a Step Toward Easing Tensions

64% Left coverage: 11 sources

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US delegation to visit Syria for new official military base in al-Tanf: Report

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US delegation to visit Syria for new official military base in al-Tanf: Report

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US delegation to visit Syria for new official military base in al-Tanf: Report

83% Right coverage: 6 sources

US Politics · United States See the Story

Israel Threatens to Retaliate Against Syria After Missile Attack

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

Defence minister Israel Katz warns ‘a full response will come soon’ after two projectiles hit occupied Golan HeightsSingaporeans See the Story

Why the West Embraced Syria’s New Government but Shunned the Taliban - The Syrian Observer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

In a recent Foreign Policy article, the contrasting international treatment of Syria’s new leadership and Afghanistan’s Taliban government is explored, despite both having roots in Islamist movements and assuming power through military means. The article examines why Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s transitional president and former HTS leader, is being welcomed by Western powers while the Taliban remains globally isolated. From Pariah to Partner Sharaa…Ahmed Al-Sharaa · Damascus Read Article

Syria’s Highest Fatwa Council Bans Vigilante Justice: A Step Toward Rule of Law - The Syrian Observer

Coverage: 2 sources

The Supreme Fatwa Council in Syria announced on Friday a formal religious ruling (fatwa) prohibiting acts of revenge and retribution carried out outside the framework of legal institutions. Emphasizing that justice must be pursued exclusively through the judiciary, the council warned against individual retaliation and populist incitement. In an official statement, the council explained that the fatwa was issued in response to numerous inquiries …Ahmed Al-Sharaa · Syria See the Story

Dr. Khaldoon Alaswad Returns to Syria for Medical Mission 15 Years After Threat of Arrest

50% Right coverage: 4 sources

After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Dr. Khaldoon Alaswad returned to Syria that same month for the first time in 15 years after being threatened with an arrest in 2009. He spent three days visiting his family. What he saw on the ground devastated him. He said his family’s homes were …Bashar Al-Assad · Syria See the Story

Turkish Vice President: Sharaa’s Visit Marks Turning Point in Ankara–Damascus Relations - The Syrian Observer

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has described the recent visit of Syrian Transitional President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Turkey as a “significant turning point” in the bilateral relationship, highlighting a new phase in Syria’s political trajectory after decades of authoritarian rule. In an interview with Turkish journalist Kemal Öztürk, published on Al Jazeera Net, Yılmaz underscored Syria’s strategic importance to Turkey, stating that “any deve…Ahmed Al-Sharaa · Syria See the Story

Syria and Israel in direct talks focused on security: Reuters

38% Right coverage: 24 sources

Israel-Hamas Conflict · Syria See the Story

Reconstruction in Syria: Between Urgency and Visual Devastation - The Syrian Observer

34% Center coverage: 6 sources

As talk of economic revival and investment opportunities spreads across Syrian cities, ambitious reconstruction projects are being proposed—some grounded in practical needs, others drifting into architectural delusion. On the surface, this development drive offers hope. But beneath it lies a deeper anxiety about the fate and identity of Syrian cities—Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, and Deir ez-Zor—that have not yet healed from the trauma of war, o…Ahmed Al-Sharaa · Aleppo See the Story

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