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  "id": 3243410,
  "title": "Qatar welcomes U.S. removal of Syria from terror list",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/qatar-welcomes-u-s-removal-of-syria-from-terror-list",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Doha News",
    "slug": "doha-news",
    "url": "https://dohanews.co/qatar-welcomes-u-s-removal-of-syria-from-terror-list/"
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  "summary": "The United States has removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list. This decision was welcomed by Qatar, which described it as a positive step towards stability in Syria and the wider region.\n\nAccording to the US State Department, the removal of Syria from the terror list also includes the removal of the terror designation from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group led by al-Sharaa, who sought to topple President Bashar Assad. The US decision, which took effect after a 45-day congressional review, lifts severe economic restrictions and opens the door to private investment in Syria.\n\nQatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the move supports efforts to promote stability in Syria and the region, and advances the political settlement process in accordance with international resolutions. The Ministry reaffirmed Qatar's steadfast position in support of Syria's unity, sovereignty, and independence, and reiterated its solidarity with the Syrian people in their efforts to achieve security, stability, and prosperity.",
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        "outlet": "Arabian Business",
        "title": "US officially removes Syria from terrorism list, lifting major barrier to investment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/us-officially-removes-syria-from-terrorism-list-lifting-major-barrier",
        "published": "2026-08-25T00:12:02.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Turkish envoy applauds US removal of Syria from 'terrorism list'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/turkish-envoy-applauds-us-removal-of-syria-from-terrorism-list",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:14:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Qatar welcomes US decision to remove Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/qatar-welcomes-us-decision-to-remove-syria-from-state-sponsors-of",
        "published": "2026-08-25T07:30:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "Qatar welcomes US decision to remove Syria from state sponsors of terrorism list",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/qatar-welcomes-us-decision-to-remove-syria-from-state-sponsors-of-3224847",
        "published": "2026-08-25T08:00:00.000Z"
      }
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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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