LONDON  Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in London on Tuesday for his first official visit to the UK, marking another step in the gradual restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The visit follows a period of renewed engagement after the UK formally re-established ties with Syria in July 2025, ending years of estrangement during the Assad regime era. Al-Sharaa, who traveled to London after a trip to Germany, is accompanied by a ministerial delegation, and he is