Syria's new rulers appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister after Assad's ouster, aiming to build international relations. US diplomats met Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, discussing political transition. Former Assad army members surrendered weapons to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seeking reconciliation. Turkey and Germany supported disarming Kurdish militias and integrating them into Syria’s security. The UN extended its Golan peacekeeping mission, condemning Israeli presence in the demilitarized zone. Meanwhile, US senators proposed sanctions on Turkey over military actions in Syria, urging a ceasefire. n18oc_crux
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