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Trump to remove Syria from terror list after meeting with former Al-Qaeda chief
The move will unlock US military aid to Damascus under the pretext that Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's extremist-dominated Syrian army is fighting terrorism
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PBS NewsHour
· Jul 8, 2026
WATCH: Trump says he thinks he'll remove Syria from terrorism list during al-Sharaa meeting
Syria has been on the list since 1979.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump commits to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
President Trump on Wednesday committed to removing Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list, one of the last hurdles blocking the country from rejoining the international community. Trump was meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and praised him for rehabilitating his country following...
Hindustan Times
· Jul 8, 2026
US to remove Syria from terrorism sanctions list, Trump says after Ahmed al-Sharaa meeting at NATO
President Donald Trump said the US would remove Syria from the terrorism sanctions list as he met with the country’s president, Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
US court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Trump’s name was removed from the centre's facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump: I Think I’ll Remove Syria From Terrorism List
Speaking alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump says he will remove Syria from the state-sponsor of terrorism list, adding that al-Sharaa has “done a great job.”
Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
🇺🇸🇸🇾⚡️ — The USA will remove Syria from its list of countries that sponsor terrorism, Trump a [...]
— The USA will remove Syria from its list of countries that sponsor terrorism, Trump announced.@Intelslava
Washington Examiner
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump teases removing Syria from terrorism sponsor list
President Donald Trump suggested he would remove Syria from the State Department’s State Sponsors of Terrorism list during a bilateral press conference with Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa at the annual NATO summit. “I think I will,” Trump told reporters Wednesday while in Ankara, Turkey. “Why wouldn’t I? He’s done a great job.” “Any problems with []
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran paper names Trump, other leaders as targets
Iran paper names Trump, other leaders as targets
Off The Press
· Jul 8, 2026
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump beritahu Netanyahu operasi ketenteraan AS di Teluk
BAITULMAQDDIS: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump pada Khamis memaklumkan kepada Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, mengenai operasi ketenteraan AS di Teluk. Pendedahan itu dibuat Pejabat Perdana Menteri Israel, selepas Iran melaporkan berlaku serangan baharu oleh AS. “Sebagai sebahagian daripada hubungan yang berterusan” antara kedua-dua pemimpin itu, Presiden Trump mengemas kini (maklumat) mengenai langkah-langkah Amerika ... Read more The post Trump beritahu Netanyahu operasi ketenteraan AS di Teluk appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇸🇾 President Trump officially removes Syria from designated state sponsors [...]
JUST IN: President Trump officially removes Syria from designated state sponsors of terrorism list.@BRICSNews
RedState
· Jul 8, 2026
'Why Wouldn't I?' — Trump Moves to Take Syria Off Terror Sponsor List
'Why Wouldn't I?' — Trump Moves to Take Syria Off Terror Sponsor List
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
“I think I will”: Trump on removing Syria from State Department’s list of state sponsors of terrorism
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was inclined to remove Syria from the US State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism, praising the country's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and signalling further steps toward normalising ties with Damascus.
Investing.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says he thinks he will remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
Trump says he thinks he will remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
Independent Journal Review
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Moves To Legitimize Ex-Jihadist Leader’s Regime
President Donald Trump said that he would work to remove Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on Wednesday during his meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Turkey.
Long War Journal
· Jul 9, 2026
US moves to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Trump administration initiated a rescission of Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on July 8. The decision follows President Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara and comes amid broader US and European efforts to reintegrate Syria into the international community. The post US moves to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.
Townhall
· Jun 22, 2026
Did Trump Drop a Hint As to Who He Wants to Succeed Him With These Remarks?
Did Trump Drop a Hint As to Who He Wants to Succeed Him With These Remarks?
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Rubio: Trump notifies Congress of plan to delist Syria from SST
Washington, July 8 (SANA) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has informed Congress of his intention to remove Syria from the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a post on X, Rubio described the move as a historic step that would open new opportunities for Syria’s []
Vanguard News
· Jul 10, 2026
Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump – Reports
They want to take out the US leader — me. I'm on whatever list. I saw this morning I'm on every single one of their lists, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he flew home from a NATO summit. The post Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump – Reports appeared first on Vanguard News.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump decides to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
By Gram Slattery, Bo Erickson and Steve HollandANKARA/WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove the country from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism.I promised to remove all barriers stopping you from rebuilding your country, and very soon, you will finally be able to do so, Trump wrote in a letter to Sharaa seen by Reuters.
BingNews
· Jun 28, 2026
« Le Kim Jong-One de l’Élysée » : un proche d’Emmanuel Macron affublé d’un drôle de surnom par Donald Trump
Lors du sommet du G7, Donald Trump a attribué un surnom des plus piquants à l’un des proches collaborateurs d’Emmanuel Macron. Une anecdote révélée par Le Parisien ce dimanche 28 juin 2026.
Daily Sabah
· Jul 8, 2026
US to remove war-battered Syria from 'terrorist sponsor' list
U.S. President Trump announced Wednesday that Washington will remove war-battered Syria from its 'terrorist sponsor' list. His comments came in a joint press meeting alongside Syr...
UrduPoint
· Jul 9, 2026
UAE welcomes US President’s announcement to initiate removal of Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
UAE welcomes US President’s announcement to initiate removal of Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump departs NATO summit on older Air Force One | AJ #shorts
US President Donald Trump departed the NATO summit on an older Air Force One after arriving aboard the new Qatar-gifted aircraft. He said the new jet would fly to bases in Europe to ‘show it to the people.’ Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Disclose.tv
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] JUST IN - Trump says he will remove Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism.
JUST IN - Trump says he will remove Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism.@disclosetv
OpsLens
· Jun 30, 2026
Republicans on Capitol Hill erupt over birthright-citizenship decision * WorldNetDaily * by Pedro Rodriguez, The Daily Signal
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Raw Story
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump's mind-boggling gaffe attacks 'Islamic Republic of Japan'
President Donald Trump made a remarkable gaffe Wednesday when trying to name the Islamic Republic of Iran, melding the Middle East country’s name with that of another country far-divorced from the conflict.Trump was meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday in Turkey for the NATO summit, and moments after insulting Zelenskyy directly to his face – an insult that was met with a cold stare – Trump recalled recent attacks he claimed were thwarted by the United States, attacks that presumably came from Iran.“I told this story yesterday: we had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan,” Trump said, an almost-certain attempt to reference the Islamic Republic of Iran. “They were shot at the aircraft carrier!”Trump: We had 11 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan pic.twitter.com/FUOFLVZiKh— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 8, 2026
CNN
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump's shifting on Iran missiles is just not adding up
CNN's Kaitlan Collins analyzes President Trump's inconsistent messaging on the status of Iran's missiles.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
How AI is changing the nature of war and conflict
As US President Donald Trump flew home from a fractious Nato summit in Turkey, he was poised to resume the war with Iran, whose leaders he labelled “sick” and “scum”. Trump also complained about European leaders’ failure to spend enough on arms, support him in Iran and recognise the need for the US to take control of Greenland. The sense of rising global conflict has been palpable this week. What clearly showed at the summit of the transatlantic security alliance was confirmed by the latest...
9 News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Donald Trump outlines plan for if he’s assassinated by Iran | 9 News Australia
Donald Trump says he’s left instructions on what the US military should do if he’s assassinated by Iran. Diplomatic talks are still underway between Washington and Tehran, but the President confirmed the ceasefire is “over”. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump Requested Military Operations for an Attack on Iran
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented Donald Trump with plans for an all-out attack on Iran at the President’s request. Trump was convinced by his advisers to allow negotiations to continue. On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine informed President Trump of battle []
DawnNews English
· Jul 8, 2026
WATCH: Trump Departs Turkey After NATO Summit | Dawn News English
US President Donald Trump departed Turkey following the conclusion of the NATO summit, where alliance leaders discussed defence spending, the war in Ukraine, Middle East security, and the future of transatlantic cooperation. The summit brought together world leaders to address some of the most pressing geopolitical challenges facing NATO. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #nato #turkey #worldnews #globalsecurity #geopolitics #breakingnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Egypt Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
A furious Trump dashes hopes for a friendly NATO summit
Any hope that a more conciliatory President Donald Trump might appear at this year’s NATO summit has evaporated. It was always a long-shot that a leader who spent the last five months castigating US allies for not helping more with Iran would arrive in Ankara in a pleasant mood. He had already said he was The post A furious Trump dashes hopes for a friendly NATO summit appeared first on Egypt Independent.
JFeed
· Jul 9, 2026
The Washington-Jerusalem Coordination: Trump Updates Netanyahu on Persian Gulf Fleet Operations Amid Regional Escalation
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Irish Star
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump's name finally off Kennedy Center façade as new photos show renovated wall
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Iran Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Inside the Oval Office: The secret briefing that forced Trump to scrap the Iran ceasefire
Washington, DC [US], July 10 (ANI): Merely a fortnight after celebrating a peace deal with Iran as a significant diplomatic breakthrough, US President Donald Trump abruptly decided to walk away from the framework, triggering a massive military escalation in the region.Hours before departing for the NATO summit in Turkey, the American leader was anticipated to focus heavily on diplomacy. Instead, an urgent high-l
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· Jul 10, 2026
Daily Shows Ronny Chieng has questions about Trumps NATO plane switch
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· Jul 9, 2026
After Fresh US Strikes On Iran, Trump Briefs Netanyahu On "Moves In Gulf"
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