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Donald Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

2025-05-14 09:50:25| The Economic Times

Donald Trump met Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria's interim President. This is the first meeting between the two nations' leaders in 25 years. The U.S. plans to lift economic sanctions on Syria. Syrians celebrated the news, hopeful for economic recovery. Al-Sharaa became interim president after an offensive by his group, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Gulf Arab leaders support the new government.

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Colombia joins Belt and Road initiative as China courts Latin America

2025-05-14 09:20:08| The Economic Times

Colombia joined China's Belt and Road Initiative. This happened during a regional leaders' meeting in Beijing. President Xi Jinping wants to improve cooperation with Colombia. Gustavo Petro, Colombia's President, sees this as a change in foreign relations. The Belt and Road Initiative helps China expand its global influence. China also pledged billions for development at the China-CELAC Forum.

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