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  "id": 3130948,
  "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-3130948",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T21:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/25/us-removes-syria-from-state-sponsor-of-terrorism-list"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, ending a lengthy designation that imposed significant economic restrictions. This decision comes as the two nations work to mend diplomatic relations, which have been strained by decades of conflict and political differences.\n\nIn a related move, the Treasury Department revoked its designation of the al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group that later became known as Hay at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as a global terrorist organization. This change removed the final major barrier for private sector investment in Syria and opened the door to the country's economic recovery and reintegration into the global economy.\n\nThe delisting and sanctions relief are seen as a positive development for Syria, which has been economically devastated by more than a decade of civil war. The Syrian government welcomed the move, with foreign minister Assad al-Shaibani calling it a \"historic milestone\" and finance minister Mohammed Barnieh describing it as a \"success for Syrian diplomacy.\" The delisting also opens a significant opportunity for the country to strengthen its integration into the global economic and financial system, attracting investment and modern technologies.",
  "summary": "The action clears major barriers to private investment in Syria, supporting economic recovery and global reintegration.",
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        "title": "US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list",
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump administration removes Syria from US list of state sponsors of terrorism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/trump-administration-removes-syria-from-us-list-of-state-sponsors-of",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:08:17.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list",
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "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-3130580",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:30:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "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-3132435",
        "published": "2026-08-24T22:32:26.000Z"
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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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