The Latest Breaking News from Bashar Assad

President Biden Vows To Bring Missing Journalist Austin Tice Home

President Biden announces belief in Austin Tice's survival and commitment to bringing him home after 12 years missing near the Syrian capital.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

Labour pledges ‘swift decision’ on lifting Syrian group ban after Assad regime falls

The UK Government will make a swift decision on whether to lift the ban on Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) after it ousted president Bashar Assad’s regime, Labour's Pat McFadden has said.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Government has received ‘no request’ for Assad’s British wife to come to UK

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said the issue was not one that had been raised with ministers.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Israel strikes suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria

Israel’s foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites and long-range rockets in Syria in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of hostile actors

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6 as UN Security Council plans to meet over Syria

Palestinian medical officials said Monday that Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip overnight killed at least six people, including one woman

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets

Tens of thousands of people held in Syria's notorious prisons have been freed in the 10 days since the insurgents began their lightning advance across the country that ended with the toppling of President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Stock market today: Asian shares slide, with Korean benchmark down 2.5%, after Wall St hits records

Shares are mostly lower in Asia, with South Korea's benchmark down 2.3%, after U.S. stocks rose to records on Friday

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

US Supports Peaceful Transition To Accountable Syrian Government

US supports peaceful transition of power in Syria, emphasizing human rights and international responsibility.

Top News · Dec 9, 2024

What the papers say – December 9

Events in Syria dominate the front pages of Monday’s newspapers.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024

Starmer welcomes end of Assad regime, as Syrian leader flees to Moscow

A coalition of rebels have seized control of Syrian capital Damascus in a lightning offensive, leading Bashar Assad to flee.

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024