Zeke Miller, Jon Gambrell And Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

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Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program

Trump appeals for Qatar's help in persuading Iran to give up its nuclear program

DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- President Donald Trump urged Qatar on Wednesday to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country's leadership to reach an agreement with the U.S. to dial back its rapidly advancing nuclear program.

Trump wants a nuclear deal with Iran, but says Tehran must end its support of proxy groups

Trump wants a nuclear deal with Iran, but says Tehran must end its support of proxy groups

DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday he urgently wants "to make a deal" with Iran to wind down its nuclear program but Tehran must end its support of proxy groups throughout the Mideast as part of any potential agreement.

Trump meets with Syria's interim president, a first between the nations' leaders in 25 years

Trump meets with Syria's interim president, a first between the nations' leaders in 25 years

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump met with interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years and one that could mark a turning point for Syria as it struggles to emerge from decades of international isolation.

Trump meets with Syria's insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Trump meets with Syria's insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first such encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years.

Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, the first such encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years.

Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran must cease support of proxy groups as part of any nuclear deal

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- President Donald Trump told Gulf leaders on Wednesday that he urgently wants "to make a deal" with Iran to wind down its nuclear program but that Tehran must end its support of proxy groups throughout the region as part of any potential agreement.

Trump meets Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

Trump meets Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, going face-to-face with the onetime insurgent leader who spent years imprisoned by U.S. forces after being captured in Iraq.

Trump's meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump met Wednesday with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the first such encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years.

Trump is meeting Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

Trump is meeting Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- President Donald Trump was meeting Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, going face-to-face with the onetime insurgent leader who spent years imprisoned by U.S. forces after being captured in Iraq.

Trump's meeting with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader to give the country 'chance at peace'

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- President Donald Trump will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent who last year led the overthrow of the Mideast nation's longtime autocrat Bashar Assad on Wednesday, a day after announcing his plan to ease sanctions on the country and normalize relations with its new government.

Trump to meet Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

Trump to meet Syria's president before heading to Qatar on his Mideast tour

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- President Donald Trump is set to meet Wednesday with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, going face-to-face with the onetime insurgent leader who spent years imprisoned by U.S. forces after being captured in Iraq.

White House cheers release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden, Qatar

White House cheers release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden, Qatar

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday.

Trump White House celebrates release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden

Trump White House celebrates release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan's Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, officials said Tuesday.