From jailed jihadist to the Oval Office: Syria's president caps unlikely rise with Trump meeting

Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa is expected during his Washington visit Monday to commit to joining the U.S.-led coalition to defeat ISIS, two U.S. officials told NBC News.

Trump to host Syria's al-Sharaa at White House for historic talks

Sharaa's Washington trip marks the first visit by a Syrian head of state since 1946. Talks aim to have Damascus join the US-led coalition against IS and discuss lifting sanctions.View on euronews
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Syria thwarts ISIS assassination plot on Ahmed Al-Sharaa

ALBAWABA - Syria has foiled two attempts plotted by ISIS to assassinate President Ahmed Al-Sharaa amid his plans to join a US-led alliance to fight the

Syria thwarts Islamic State plots to kill President Sharaa as he seeks closer ties with US: Report

The foiled plots highlight the dangers confronting President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he pivots Syria from years of isolation toward cooperation with the United States and its allies

Ground Game: Government shutdown, Syrian leader to visit White House, UN climate conference

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