MUMBAI (im) - The Indian rupee dropped to a record low on Wednesday, weighed by persistent demand for U.S. dollars from importers and speculators ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Ahmad al Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al Sham terrorist group, has continued to soften his image after toppling the Syrian government and taking control of the country.

The leader of the Islamist-led rebels in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has hit out at Israel for violating the 1974 armistice agreement.

Top diplomats from eight Arab League countries have agreed at a meeting in Jordan to “support a peaceful transition process” in Syria following President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that American officials have been in direct contact with the Syrian rebel group that spearheaded the overthrow of President Bashar Assad’s government but is designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States and others.

Syrians have observed the first Friday prayers since the dramatic downfall of President Bashar al-Assad, meeting in locations across the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.