The Latest Breaking News from Bashar alAssad

Syria, Lebanon Pledge Firm Ties After Years Of Tensions

Syria's new ruler and Lebanon's prime minister pledged on Saturday to build lasting ties during the first visit by a Lebanese head of government to Damascus since the start of the civil war in 2011.

International Business Times · Jan 11, 2025

‘This place instilled constant fear in us’: the man who lived next door to the brutal Homs security unit for 50 years

For 50 years Taha Tadmori had a window to the surveillance complex of the Assad regime. As Syria starts a new chapter, he recalls the horrors he witnessed and the family he lost

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2025

Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks

Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.

Al Jazeera · Jan 10, 2025

Analysis: Turkiye’s road ahead in a post-Assad Syria

Challenges and opportunities await Ankara as its neighbour reimagines itself after decades of dictatorship.

Al Jazeera · Jan 7, 2025

How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?

Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Analysts say priorities extend beyond anti-ISIL mission and include keeping leverage as Syria’s future takes shape.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025

'Protect Our People': Armed Syrian Volunteers Watch Over Damascus

Every night, Damascus residents stand guard outside shops and homes armed with light weapons often supplied by Syria's new rulers, eager to fill the security vacuum that followed the recent takeover.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

‘The tyrant is gone and the nightmare is done’: Syrian exiles hope for a brighter future

Syrians who fled Bashar al-Assad’s reign of terror now consider moving home as the country starts a new chapter

The Guardian - US · Jan 5, 2025

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the post al-Assad administration seeks support from Arab states.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2025

Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week

Authorities say flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years.

Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2025