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Maysaa Sabrine becomes first woman to lead Syria’s central bank

Sabrine has become the first female governor of the Syrian central bank in its more than 70-year history.

Al Jazeera

For The First Time, Syrians 'Not Afraid' To Talk Politics

For decades, any Syrian daring to broach political topics got used to speaking in hushed tones and with a watchful eye trained for a listener among the crowd.

International Business Times

The end of fear in Syria

Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani recounts his experiences in the first days after al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

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Syria and Ukraine seek ‘strategic partnerships’ as senior officials meet

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha visits Damascus to strengthen ties after years of Russian influence.

Al Jazeera

Jimmy Carter was a warrior for peace. We must continue his fight

We should remember his fearlessness in the cause of peace, and his faith in the democratic institutions he fought to protect

The Guardian - US

Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years

It’s the first time Ahmed al-Sharaa has commented on an electoral timeline since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

Al Jazeera

Bashar al-Assad's wife Asma 'barred from UK' for potentially lifesaving cancer treatment

London-born first lady has 50-50 chance of survival, according to reports

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Syrian authorities crack down on ‘remnants’ of Bashar al-Assad’s rule

Push comes as Syria’s new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus.

Al Jazeera

More than 30,000 Syrians returned home since al-Assad’s fall, Turkiye says

Many who fled the civil war hope to return, as Syrians hold day of remembrance for victims of al-Assad regime.

Al Jazeera

Syrian military launches operation to pursue ousted Assad supporters in western Syria

Syria's new rebel-led authorities said 14 soldiers have died in clashes with the ousted dictator Bashar Assad's supporters

Evening Standard

17 reported killed in Syrian clashes after attempted arrest of former prison officer

Security personnel and three armed men killed in clashes in Tartus province, a former Assad stronghold, say monitors

The Guardian - UK

Falcon drones, rockets and night-vision snipers: How Syria’s rebels planned for years to oust Assad

Bel Trew speaks to commanders of the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led the charge to topple Bashar al-Assad, about the long-term planning and military innovations that brought victory – and about what comes next

The Independent UK

In Quneitra, nobody can celebrate al-Assad’s fall amid Israel’s invasion

Israel has taken advantage of the collapse of the al-Assad regime to advance into southwestern Syria.

Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis: WHO chief at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrikes; Netanyahu says attack ongoing ‘until we complete the job’ – as it happened

Houthi television reports say three people were killed in Israel’s strikes on Yemen; Israel says airstrikes target military infrastructure

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Syria says 14 policemen killed in ambush by forces loyal to al-Assad

Attack comes after police impose curfews following protests prompted by online video of an attack on an Alawite shrine.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan says YPG ‘will be buried’ in Syria if it doesn’t lay down arms

Ankara has repeatedly insisted that the Kurdish YPG militia must disband and called on the US to stop supporting it.

The Independent UK

Kremlin rejects claims exiled Syrian dictator Assad’s wife is seeking a divorce in Moscow

Reports claim Syrian dictator’s British-born wife is severely ill with leukaemia and wishes to return to UK

Al Jazeera

Iran says Syria’s future unclear after foreign minister hits back

The foreign minister of the new government in Damascus says Iran must not ‘spread chaos’ in Syria.

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International Business Times

Syria Authorities Say Torched 1 Million Captagon Pills

Syria's new authorities torched a large stockpile of drugs on Wednesday, two security officials told AFP, including one million pills of captagon, whose industrial-scale production flourished under ousted president Bashar al-Assad.

The Guardian - UK

From red to green: Syria seek united future on pitch after Assad era ends

The national team are looking forward having changed their colours just hours after Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus

Al Jazeera

Could the Houthis be next? Yemenis reflect on the fall of Syria’s al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad’s fall was a blow to Iran and its regional supporters, but anti-Houthi Yemenis see a rare opportunity.

International Business Times

Syria Authorities Say Armed Groups Have Agreed To Disband

Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution and integration under the defence ministry.

International Business Times

Russian Ship Explodes And Sinks After Secret Mission To Syria

A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea following an explosion in the engine room, Russia's foreign ministry confirmed.

Al Jazeera

Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry

De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with the heads of the groups.

Al Jazeera

‘They’re gone’: Victims’ families in Syria demand truth, justice, closure

Thousands of Syrian families believe their missing loved ones were killed during the war and now seek truth and justice.

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