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  "title": "US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list-3119967",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T22:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list/"
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  "summary": "The US has removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism list. This move rescinds decades-old economic restrictions and is expected to foster investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as reported by Channel News Asia.\n\nThe decision was made after a congressional review, which found that the Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa had taken significant steps to counter terrorism and distance itself from acts of international terrorism, as stated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Newsweek and Middle East Eye.\n\nThe removal of Syria from the list follows an Israeli strike on a Syrian military base, which escalated tensions between Washington and Damascus. The move unlocks export restrictions and allows for the US to supply military aid to the country. The governor of Syria's central bank hailed the decision, calling it a \"historic step\", as reported by Le Monde English.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "US set to lift Syria's terror designation after 47 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-set-to-lift-syrias-terror-designation-after-47-years",
        "published": "2026-08-24T15:57:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "US removes Syria's designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-removes-syrias-designation-as-state-sponsor-of-terrorism",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:34:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:44:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "US removes Syria from terrorism sponsor list, lifting major investment obstacle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-removes-syria-from-terrorism-sponsor-list-lifting-major-investment-3097370",
        "published": "2026-08-24T19:36:46.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list-3096775",
        "published": "2026-08-24T19:50:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "US formally removes Syria’s designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-formally-removes-syrias-designation-as-state-sponsor-of-terrorism",
        "published": "2026-08-24T19:57:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list-3119748",
        "published": "2026-08-24T21:38:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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