In a historic and controversial visit, Syrian President Al-Sharaa arrived in Washington, D.C., marking his first-ever trip to the United States.
He is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the White House, in a move that has stunned political observers around the world.

Only a few years ago, Al-Sharaa was labeled a terrorist leader, with a $10 million bounty on his head.
Now, his presence in Washington raises sharp questions about U.S. diplomacy, Middle East strategy, and the changing face of global alliances.