Saudi Arabia to host international talks on Syria's political transition

Saudi Arabia will host talks on Syria's transition on Sunday, involving foreign ministers from the Middle East and Europe. This follows the recent ousting of Bashar al-Assad, marking a shift in the political landscape after over 13 years of conflict. The meetings will focus on supporting Syria's new administration and discussing potential sanctions relief. U.S. Under Secretary of State John Bass will attend, continuing discussions from a previous meeting in Jordan. The U.S. has begun to lift some sanctions since Assad's departure, including dropping a bounty on a Syrian rebel leader. New leaders in Syria are being urged to respect minority and women's rights amid ongoing challenges.