Syria, Bashar al-Assad

Fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime: Syria resumes international flights
International commercial flights have resumed at Damascus airport, for the first time since the ouster of Basshar al Assad by Islamist-led rebels. Some of the Syrians waiting to welcome their loved ones home had spent more than a decade apart from each other.
Syria: One month after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
One month after the surprisingly rapid fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, Syrians are balancing feelings of hope and trepidation for the future. National reconciliation remains uncertain, as does the governing ability of the rebel leaders who took control of the war torn nation. Charli James looks at the many challenges ahead...
Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad
The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime.
US eases some restrictions on Syria following fall of al-Assad regime
The US on Monday eased some restrictions on Syria's government to allow for humanitarian aid. The US Treasury had issued a sanctions exemption for six months to "support the Syrian people as they build a more hopeful,
International commercial flights resume at Damascus airport
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad landed at Damascus airport on Jan. 7.
First Commercial Flight Since the Fall of Assad Lands in Syria's Capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from Qatar
Syrian families reunite as Damascus reopens international flights
Passengers at Damascus airport hugged their families and cried with joy on Tuesday (January 7), as international flights resumed for the first time since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last month.
First international commercial flight since fall of Assad lands at Damascus airport
Crowds of people were gathered to greet those arriving at Damascus airport, with several Syrians returning for the first time in years.
First International Commercial Flight Lands in Post-Assad Syria
The first international commercial flight to Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government has landed in Damascus.
A senior Assad aide said a 'trick' by Putin contributed to Syria's collapse
An Assad official claims Putin betrayed his ally by promising support that never came.
Betrayal by a close friend? Vladimir Putin tricked Bashar-al-Assad in his last days of power; wasn't picking up his calls
Vladimir Putin is currently entangled in a major international controversy, after Syria’s former media chief and top aide to ...
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RSF calls on Syria’s new authorities to adopt seven priority measures in line with their promises to safeguard press freedom
On the first day of 2025, the Information Minister of Syria's new de facto government promised to improve press freedom in ...
No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'
The Telegram account General SVR is popular with British tabloids but has a less-than-perfect track record for truth.
Syria to take time organising national dialogue, foreign minister says
Syria will take its time to organise a landmark national dialogue conference to ensure that the preparations include all ...
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South Syria fighters reluctant to give up weapons: spokesman
Fighters in southern Syria who helped topple President Bashar al-Assad are reluctant to disarm and disband as ordered by the ...
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Syria contracts floating powerships in bid to resolve energy crisis
The ships will boost the country’s power output by about 50%. The news was confirmed by Khaled Abu Di, director of Syria’s ...
Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia? Syria’s ousted president’s test results show ‘exposure to poisonous substance’
Assad, removed from power by rebels, has been under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow since ...
Iran President Urges Israeli Withdrawal From Syrian Territory
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday called for the withdrawal of Israel from Syrian territory following the fall of long-time Tehran ally Bashar al-Assad.