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The Latest Breaking News from Bashar alAssad

Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard’s US Senate confirmation hearing

Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Tulsi Gabbard refuses to call Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ during confirmation hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Trump’s intelligence nominee over her past defense of the Assad regime

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Trump Nominee Tulsi Gabbard Backtracks on Previous Statements Regarding Al-Assad's Chemical Weapons Use: 'I Asked Him Tough Questions'

The DNI nominee said she did not "extract concessions" from the now toppled dictator

Latin Times · Jan 30, 2025

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Syria’s Baath party dissolved: What happens next?

Why has Syria’s interim leadership dissolved all military factions and the constitution?

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Key Trump updates you need to know: RFK, Patel, and Gabbard face hearings

Here’s what we know about the Guantanamo Bay announcement, upcoming hearings and other key developments.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after more Gaza hostages freed – as it happened

Three Israelis and five Thai citizens held in Gaza were freed earlier today

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025

President al-Sharaa and no more Baath party: What else has Syria announced?

Ahmed al-Sharaa has been Syria’s de facto leader since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

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Syria Authorities Name Sharaa Interim President: State Media

Syria's new authorities announced Wednesday that Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took the helm after Bashar al-Assad's ouster last month, has been appointed interim president and tasked with forming a transitional legislature, state media reported.

International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

Qatari emir to visit Syria on Thursday: Al Jazeera sources

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit will be the first by an Arab leader to Damascus since fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

Russia tight-lipped on Syrian demand of al-Assad for military bases

Syrian leader al-Sharaa reportedly also demands reparations as Moscow delegation seeks to secure strategic power bases.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

Russian diplomats make first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s removal

The visit comes as Moscow seeks to secure the fate of two military bases in Syria.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2025

‘I watched every video to see my father’s face’: the woman who became the voice of Syria’s missing on why she isn’t giving up hope

Assad’s notorious prisons may have been opened, but Wafa Mustafa and thousands of others feel abandoned in their struggle to find loved ones

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025

Will the EU ease Syria sanctions? Inside the bloc’s dilemma

The EU foreign ministers will gather Monday to discuss and potentially agree on proposals to ease sanctions on Syria.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2025

Senate Intelligence Committee To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Tulsi Gabbard

Senate Intelligence Committee's confirmation hearing for Tulsi Gabbard's controversial nomination to lead intelligence community on January 30.

Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance?

Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2025

Prosecuting the Powerful by Steve Crawshaw review – from the Nuremberg trials to the pursuit of Putin and Assad

This history of international justice is an important primer for our dark times and surprisingly optimistic about our chances of putting today’s despots in the dock

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2025

Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback

The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025

‘It raised our spirits’: Palestinian refugees in Syria on the ceasefire in Gaza

Yarmouk camp residents lived through fighting and starvation in the Syrian civil war and feel intimately connected to the suffering in the Gaza Strip

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Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025

Qatar’s PM calls for Gaza ceasefire agreement to be ‘fully implemented’

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera Sheikh Mohammed shares details on Gaza truce negotiations and Syria talks.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2025

ICC chief prosecutor meets Syria’s de facto leader

ICC’s Karim Khan makes unannounced visit to Damascus for talks on ‘accountability for alleged crimes’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025

Qatar’s PM calls on Israeli forces to withdraw from Syria buffer zone

Sheikh Mohammed also promises to support the new administration and the rehabilitation of Syria’s infrastructure.

Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025

Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate

The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

First Thing: Return of strong winds threatens further destruction from LA wildfires

At least 24 people confirmed as killed in the fires so far. Plus, Björk on her Cornucopia tour

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025

Syria’s new rulers invite Assad security officials to surrender

Headquarters of intelligence service in Damascus is now ‘settlement centre’ where those who served inside turn themselves in

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2025

EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh

Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad’s removal.

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