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France returns flag to embassy in Damascus

France restored its flag at the embassy in Damascus after a 12-year break. European countries begin to establish diplomatic contacts with the new Syrian government.

News of the World • December 17, 11:30 PM • 18313 views

Syria's transitional government calls on Russia to reconsider its military presence and interests in the country

Syria's transitional government secretary, Obaida Arnaout, called on Russia to reconsider its military presence in the country after the overthrow of the Assad regime. The new government is negotiating with other countries and seeking to establish international relations.

News of the World • December 17, 08:26 PM • 18429 views

Reuters: human rights activist says at least 100,000 bodies in Syria mass grave

A mass grave with the bodies of at least 100,000 people killed during the rule of Bashar al-Assad has been found in Syria. According to human rights activist Muaz Mustafa, this is one of five mass graves discovered near Damascus.

News of the World • December 17, 07:18 AM • 17721 views

Assad makes his first statement after fleeing Syria: Media release details

Bashar al-Assad said that he remained in Damascus until the evening of December 8 and had no plans to flee the country. Reuters and Bloomberg claim that the escape was organized by Russian intelligence without warning his family.

News of the World • December 16, 01:17 PM • 15406 views

Syria secretly transported two tons of cash worth a quarter of a billion dollars to Moscow - FT

In 2018-2019, the Assad regime made 21 flights with cash to Moscow's Vnukovo airport. The funds were intended for deposits in sanctioned Russian banks and payment for services of the Russian Federation.

News of the World • December 16, 09:11 AM • 14243 views

Israel strikes military targets in Syria's Tartus

The Israeli Air Force carried out large-scale strikes on military targets in Syria's Tartus and Latakia. Air defense bases, surface-to-surface missile depots, and other military facilities near the Russian naval base were attacked.

News of the World • December 16, 04:02 AM • 19648 views

Bashar al-Assad is hiding in Russia with a family fortune of tens of billions of dollars - media

Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad secretly fled to Moscow after the rebels overthrew the regime. He took out about $135 billion and left a collection of luxury cars in Damascus.

News of the World • December 15, 05:11 PM • 26722 views

EU plans to convince new Syrian government to close Russian bases - media

EU representatives are planning to contact Hayat Tahrir al-Sham to discuss the closure of Russian military bases in Syria. The United States is already engaged in a dialog with the new government after the overthrow of the Assad regime.

News of the World • December 15, 03:49 PM • 25287 views

Russians in Syria “whine” about difficulties in evacuating their soldiers - DIU

Hundreds of Russian troops are unable to get from Homs province to the Hmeymim airbase because of the threat of shelling. Russia plans to use 25 military transport aircraft to evacuate troops and equipment from Syria.

War • December 14, 09:55 AM • 24587 views

Turkey reopens diplomatic mission in Syria after more than 11 years

Turkey has announced the reopening of its embassy in Damascus, which has been closed since 2012. Burhan Keroglu, who was previously the ambassador to Mauritania, was appointed as the charge d'affaires.

News of the World • December 14, 12:17 AM • 17816 views

Ex-Damascus prison chief to stand trial in US court for torture

The former head of Damascus Central Prison is accused in the United States of torturing prisoners in 2005-2008. Samir Usman Alsheikh, 72, arrived in the United States in 2020 and was arrested in Los Angeles.

News of the World • December 13, 12:22 PM • 15496 views

A broken portrait of Putin and a burned-out hall: BILD photo from Assad's defeated palace

BILD journalists visited Bashar al-Assad's abandoned palace in Damascus after he fled the country. The luxurious residence was looted, partially burned, and a portrait of Putin was thrown and trampled.

News of the World • December 12, 05:58 PM • 18425 views

Rebels in Syria may have received help from Ukraine to topple Assad regime: intelligence agencies have yet to comment

According to The Washington Post, Ukrainian intelligence provided Syrian rebels with about 150 drones and 20 operators. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels captured Damascus, and Assad fled to Russia.

News of the World • December 11, 09:46 AM • 18273 views

Israeli Defense Ministry claims to have destroyed Syria's fleet

During a night operation, the Israeli Navy completely destroyed the Syrian navy. Israeli troops are also creating a “sterile defense zone” in southern Syria and strengthening their positions near the Golan Heights.

News of the World • December 10, 03:53 PM • 18262 views

Head of Syria's interim government is al-Bashir

Mohamed al-Bashir is appointed acting Prime Minister of Syria until March 2025. Following the capture of Damascus by rebels and Assad's flight to Russia, the country is transitioning to a transitional government.

War • December 10, 01:20 PM • 19706 views

G7 leaders are ready to support the new Syrian government

The G7 countries have expressed their readiness to support the new Syrian government after the change of power. A key condition for support is the observance of human rights and respect for religious and ethnic minorities.

News of the World • December 10, 01:08 PM • 16666 views

Israel launches large-scale strike in Syria: tanks approach Damascus

The Israeli military has carried out 250 air strikes on Syrian military targets, including air bases and military facilities. IDF tanks are advancing to the suburbs of Damascus, and the Israeli Air Force is close to destroying the Syrian Air Force.

News of the World • December 10, 07:32 AM • 17010 views

Turkey will open a checkpoint on the border with Syria, which has been closed since 2013

Turkey opens the Yayladagi checkpoint on the border with Syria for the return of migrants. The checkpoint has been closed since 2013 due to fighting, and its opening should facilitate the voluntary return of 3 million Syrians.

News of the World • December 9, 08:42 PM • 17859 views

Because the entire combat-ready army of the Russian Federation is on the territory of Ukraine: Zelensky on the reasons for the fall of the Assad regime

The president of Ukraine said that the combat-ready Russian army is now in Ukraine, so the Assad regime in Syria has fallen. According to him, if Ukraine falls, Putin will return to Syria and other regions.

War • December 9, 05:15 PM • 35719 views

In Germany, the deputy offers to pay Syrian refugees 1000 euros for returning home

Bundestag MP Jens Spahn offered to pay 1,000 euros each to Syrians who agree to return from Germany to Syria. He also suggests organizing a conference on the reconstruction of the country together with Austria, Turkey and Jordan.

News of the World • December 9, 02:19 PM • 18114 views

The Fall of the Assad Regime: It Became Known Who Will Head the Transitional Government of Syria

Former Idlib Development Minister Muhammad al-Bashir has been appointed head of the Syrian Interim Government. He has already held meetings with the HTS leader and a former Assad-era prime minister to form a new cabinet.

News of the World • December 9, 01:39 PM • 17856 views

Iran establishes contacts with rebels in Syria after Assad's overthrow

Iranian officials have confirmed direct contacts with groups in Syria's new leadership. Tehran is seeking to maintain its influence in the region after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

News of the World • December 9, 10:30 AM • 16137 views

Putin granted asylum to Bashar al-Assad and his family-rossmi

Bashar al-Assad left Syria after the capture of Damascus by opposition forces and was granted asylum in Russia. The Syrian prime minister announced his readiness to transfer power to the new leadership.

News of the World • December 9, 10:18 AM • 16915 views

The Syrian embassy in Moscow changed its flag after the overthrow of the Assad regime

The Syrian embassy in Moscow raised the flag of the opposition after the change of power in the country. Bashar al-Assad, who led the country for 24 years, was granted asylum in Russia after the capture of Damascus by rebels.

News of the World • December 9, 09:48 AM • 16695 views

Russia may lose military influence in Africa due to the situation in Syria - ISW

ISW reports on the possible loss of Russian bases in Syria, which will affect the Russian military presence in the region. The loss of bases will disrupt logistics and weaken Russia's operations in Africa and the Middle East.

News of the World • December 9, 08:39 AM • 16560 views

Oil price rises amid falling regime in Syria-Reuters

Brent and WTI oil prices rose 0. 5% due to political tensions following the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria. Saudi Aramco is cutting prices for Asia due to weak demand, while OPEC+ is delaying production increases until April 2025.

News of the World • December 9, 07:40 AM • 16563 views

Russia calls an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council due to the events in Syria

Russia has initiated an urgent closed meeting of the UN Security Council due to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. Syrian rebels captured Damascus, and Israel took control of the buffer zone in the Golan Heights.

News of the World • December 9, 06:34 AM • 18206 views

Thousands of prisoners released from Syrian prisons after the fall of the Assad regime

The rebels captured Damascus and released thousands of prisoners from Syrian prisons, including the Sedna military prison. Among those released are women and children who were held in harsh conditions for years.

News of the World • December 8, 11:05 PM • 19038 views

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that the path to restoring relations with Syria is on the backdrop of the fall of the Assad regime

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated the possibility of restoring relations with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. The new government should review relations with the Russian Federation and recognize the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Politics • December 8, 06:45 PM • 41918 views

The disappearance of the Assad plane from radar turned out to be an operation of the Russian Federation to save it - Gur

Gur reports that the loss of the signal of the IL-76T plane with Assad was a cover for his evacuation from Damascus. The Russian contingent is hurriedly leaving Syria by sea and air.

News of the World • December 8, 05:45 PM • 30847 views

BEB is investigating cases of tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade

“Return to Stalinism”: lawyer Kravets on NABU's pressure on the bar, wiretapping and reports to foreigners

Held in a camp for six years: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine evacuated a Ukrainian woman and her two children from Syria

TCR servicemen without combat experience will be sent to fighting units - General Staff

We have already lost the opportunity to purchase seeds from Ukrainian producers - expert

Electricity tariff will remain unchanged until the end of October - Shmyhal

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Skulls and bones in a garbage dump in Kyiv's Podil district turned out to be archaeological artifacts - police

Relatives of those missing during the war will be able to apply at their place of residence: The Rada adopted the bill as a basis

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The head of the Hostomel military administration will perform the powers of the village head

Enemy information campaign to fuel panic: The National Security and Defense Council denied the fake about the preparation for the surrender of the city of Sumy

“Mommy's rules”. Transparency International Ukraine revealed the motives why the ARMA leadership is disrupting changes in the agency

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