Syrians mark first Friday Prayers since fall of al-Assad as interim leaders map future
Amid the scenes of jubilation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ interim government.
I could barely walk 10 paces without someone stopping me wanting to talk, to tell me about their happiness that this day has come, and their sadness for those.. Sky News
HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa called on Syrians to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad peacefully in the squares, asking them to refrain from using gunfire.
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Syria's new ruling faction has cut ties with Al-Qaeda and pledged to respect religious minorities. But their track record leaves many open questions on the future of democracy in post-Assad Syria.
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As European Home Affairs ministers meet in Brussels for their monthly meeting, they face the question of the possible return of Syrians to their home country.
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The visit marked Lavrov’s first visit to an EU member country since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Poland and Estonia walked out of the room during his speech.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Brussels for urgent talks with EU and NATO officials on boosting support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential policy shifts after Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Saydnaya prison, infamous for mass executions and torture under Assad’s regime, seeking news of missing relatives. Known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," Saydnaya was taken over by rebel forces on 8 December 2024, leading to the release of surviving inmates.
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Ed Miliband said he does not regret blocking UK intervention in Syria when he was Labour leader after Wes Streeting suggested the UK’s “hesitation” allowed the Assad regime to last for longer. The two senior Cabinet ministers have expressed differing views on the Commons vote on the principle of UK military action in Syria in 2013. The Energy Secretary, who instructed his party to vote against it when he was opposition leader, said he stood by the decision with hindsight. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
In a bold move, Russian politician Dmitry Kuznetsov proposes that exiled Syrian leader Bashar Assad contribute to the reconstruction of Mariupol, a city devastated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. This comes as part of a plan to potentially grant Assad Russian citizenship in recognition of his efforts. With Assad now seeking refuge in Russia after being overthrown, this proposal raises questions about his future role in Russia’s strategic goals and the broader rebuilding efforts in war-torn regions. Watch as we explore this surprising development and its implications for both Russia and Syria.
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Bashar al-Assad, maintaining strict secrecy, misled aides and officials about his plans to flee Syria as his regime crumbled. He falsely assured military leaders.. IndiaTimes
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