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US pushes UN vote to revoke Sharaa sanctions

New York City elects first Muslim mayor; Erdogan says 'new phase' reached in PKK peace process; and more.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa waits to meet with France's president, Emmanuel Macron, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 24, 2025.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Ahead of Sharaa’s visit to Washington, US pushes UN vote to revoke sanctions on Syrian leadership
  • New York City elects first Muslim mayor
  • Erdogan says 'new phase' reached in PKK peace process
  • US circulates UN resolution draft for stabilization force, transitional governance in Gaza
  • Two French nationals freed by Iran but remain in country

And don’t miss our conversation this Thursday, Nov. 6, with Al-Monitor's correspondents and regional experts on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s historic trip to Washington. Join us from 10–11 a.m. ET for an exclusive live webinar as we unpack the visit and its implications for US-Damascus relations, regional alignments, sanctions and future cooperation. Sign up here. 

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