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At U.N. Meeting, Syria’s Leader Is Strengthened, but Faces a Difficult Test

At U.N. Meeting, Syria’s Leader Is Strengthened, but Faces a Difficult Test
NYT World Wednesday 23 September 2026, 10:58 UTC By Christina Goldbaum 1 min read
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria has met in person with President Trump several times since taking power in January 2025. Above, the two on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July.

President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria has met in person with President Trump several times since taking power in January 2025. Above, the two on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July.
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