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Assad's fall in Syria turned Turkey and Saudi Arabia from rivals to partners. Will it last?

WORLD
28-05-2025 17:30 HKT
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FILE - In this photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his arrival at the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 2, 2025. (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS]
FILE - In this photo provided by the Saudi Ministry of Media, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa during his arrival at the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 2, 2025. (Saudi Ministry of Media via AP, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS]
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