Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 10:52am on 14 May 2025,Wednesday International
During a pivotal Middle East tour, U.S. President Donald Trump met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, urging Syria to normalize relations with Israel, similar to the Abraham Accords. This follows Trump’s unexpected decision to lift all U.S. sanctions on Syria, aiming to rebuild diplomatic ties despite Sharaa’s past affiliations with al-Qaeda. The meeting, attended virtually by Turkish President Erdogan, coincided with major U.S.-Saudi economic agreements, including $600 billion in investments and $142 billion in arms deals. Trump’s next stops include Qatar and the UAE, with further regional diplomacy expected. (PC: Reuters)
