US President Donald Trump is hosting Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House, marking a historic visit for Syria as it seeks to join a US-led coalition against the Islamic State. The meeting aims to discuss the repeal of sanctions imposed on Syria due to human rights abuses. Al-Sharaa, who led the forces that ousted Bashar al-Assad, is looking to establish new ties and has made significant progress since the US eased sanctions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)