US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis
Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria.
Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Syrians celebrate Bashar al-Assad’s fall as rebels seize control of Damascus, forcing him to flee.
What the collapse of the Syrian regime says about the Arab region
The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region.
Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media
Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on ’humanitarian grounds’, Russian news agencies report.
Syrians ride on toppled Assad statue
Syrians celebrating in Latakia were filmed riding around on a toppled statue of former president Hafez al-Assad.
Ibn Khaldun’s asabiyya and Bashar al-Assad’s rapid downfall
The Syrian army disintegrated in the face of the opposition offensive because of low morale and years of mismanagement.
Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days
In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.
Gukesh defeats Ding, takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship
The Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju moves a step closer to becoming the youngest chess world champion.
Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren clinch F1 Constructors’ title
Lando Norris’s victory allows McLaren to win the Formula One Constructors’ championship for the first time since 1998.
Video: Detainees released from notorious Syrian prisons
Videos show the moments opposition fighters opened jail cells in notorious Syrian regime prisons to free detainees.