Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Paris on Wednesday for talks with President Emmanuel Macron. It's his first trip to Europe since taking office in January, and a possible opening to broader ties with Western countries.

President Ahmed al-Shara of Syria arrived in France on Wednesday for his first trip to a European country since ascending to power, marking a pivotal moment in his bid to reintegrate Syria into the international community.

The visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has drawn condemnation from right-wing politicians in France. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.