Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday marks a remarkable milestone in both his personal and political journey. The former rebel, who rose to power after toppling Bashar al-Assad last year, is now seeking to rebuild Syria’s global ties after years of isolation.

From Rebel Leader to World Diplomat

Sharaa’s visit is the first ever by a Syrian president to the White House. It comes just six months after his first encounter with Trump in Saudi Arabia and days after Washington removed him from its “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” list.

At just 42, Sharaa’s path to power has been extraordinary. His Islamist forces launched a swift offensive from northwestern Syria, overthrowing Assad on December 8 last year. Since then, his government has pi

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