Mixed in with designer shoes and expensive jewelry, the now-deposed ruler of Syria’s car collection is the stuff of envy.
What Happened in Syria, and Who Has Taken Control of the Country?
With Assad’s 24-year rule brought to an end, the world will watch closely as Syria’s new leadership attempts to govern the fractured country.
Analysis-Assad’s Fall in Syria Exposes Limits of China’s Middle East Diplomacy
“Assad’s sudden downfall is not a scenario Beijing wishes to see,” said Fan Hongda, a Middle East scholar at Shanghai International Studies University. “China prefers a more stable and independent Middle East, as chaos or a pro-American orientation in the region does not align with China’s interests.”
HTS group will be judged ‘by their actions’ in Syria, says UK foreign secretary
UK has no immediate plans to lift terror listing of HTS, which led offensive that toppled Assad regime over weekend, David Lammy says – Anadolu Ajansı …
Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouses’: What to know about Syria’s prisons
Here’s all you need to know about Syria’s prisons under al-Assad’s rule: More than 100 detention facilities – according to a United Nations report – and an unknown number of secret facilities. Two of …
FirstFT: Syrian rebels seek to solidify control after toppling Assad
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Inside now-exiled President Bashar al-Assad’s abandoned mansion in Syria — and his new life in Russia
The luxurious compound, made up of three six-story buildings surrounded by manicured gardens, was a symbol of Assad’s power.
FirstFT: Syrian rebels seek to solidify control after toppling Assad
Also in this newsletter, South Korean president banned from leaving the country, and India appoints new central bank governor …
Syria is on the verge of a war for oil: the new authorities need fuel, Turkey needs to relieve the burden
After the victory of the “opposition” in Syria, oil wars may begin. The country has never been a serious player in the world market, but provided itself with raw materials. Now the pro-American Kurds …
Gold Rises as China Resumes Buying and Syria Boosts Haven Demand
Gold climbed to a two-week high, after China’s central bank added bullion to its reserves for the first time in seven months and concerns about the Middle East bolstered haven demand.Most Read from …