In a striking diplomatic moment, US President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, a meeting that many would have deemed impossible years ago. The meeting became the talk of the town not only for its historical significance, but also for a surprising personal exchange, involving a bottle of perfume and a light-hearted question.

In a video that has gone viral, Trump on Monday presented al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaida commander who was once declared a terrorist by Washington and had a USD 10 million bounty, with a bottle of perfume and making playful remarks.

"It's the best fragrance. And the other one is for your wife," Trump said as he sprayed a dab of scent in al-Sharaa's direction. Then he followed with a pointed question, "How many wives?" Al-Shara

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