The Latest Breaking News from Syria

The decision to grant asylum to Bashar al-Assad comes amid concerns over Russian military bases in Syria.

The speed with which the Assad dictatorship was overthrown has taken most external observers by surprise, including agencies from Russia, Iran, America, Britain and France. Those in the know were closer to the scene of the action – Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia – to name but three.

Syria's post-rebel takeover: government operations, airstrikes, and regional power shifts. International community watches closely.

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Updates on Israeli strikes in Gaza, Russian asylum for Assad, U.N. Security Council meeting, Syrian insurgents' commitments, Syrian soldiers in Iraq, U.N. ...

Rebels free detainees from Syrian prisons, ending Assad regime's oppressive rule. Families anxiously await news of missing loved ones as Syrians navigate a...

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels free prisoners of the former president, Bashar al-Assad, who has fled to Russia

Global markets react to Syrian leader overthrow, economic data, and geopolitical news, impacting oil prices, stock markets, and investor sentiment worldwide.

Assad fled to Russia on Sunday after a lightning offensive spearheaded by Islamist rebels ousted him from power, opening a new chapter in Syria's history after five decades of rule by his clan.

Syrian rebels raise flag at Moscow embassy as Assad regime falls. Russians maintain operations. Syrians celebrate newfound freedom.

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