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.
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.