In Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa has been declared President for a transitional phase. Sharaa has also been empowered to form a temporary legislative council for a transitional period. Addressing the ...

Sharaa, who was in military uniform, stressed the “heavy task and a great responsibility” that Syria's new rulers face.

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his hold on ...

The rebel coalition that seized control of Syria last month appointed its leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, as president of the ...