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- 2026-08-11 regulatory A Syrian court sentenced former leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for crimes including murder and torture. source
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Lebanese army detains Bashar Assad relative on weapons, drugs charges
Lebanese authorities have detained a relative of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The individual was arrested in Beirut on charges related to weapons and drugs.
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Syria plans private jet hub at former torture site, sparking rights concerns
Syria is planning to convert the former Mezzeh military airbase in Damascus into a private jet hub, a move that has sparked alarm among human rights groups. These organizations fear that the redevelopment project could …
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UN report: Syria built undeclared nuclear reactor with North Korea's help
A confidential report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) indicates that Syria, under former President Bashar al-Assad, operated an undeclared nuclear program. Inspectors found that Syrian authorities fai…
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Syrian court sentences Assad cousin to death for war crimes
A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of President Bashar al-Assad, to death for crimes against humanity. The conviction stems from his involvement in atrocities during the country's civil war, includin…
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Russia to maintain Syrian bases as training centers, shifting to secondary power role
Russia will maintain a presence in Syria through its two military bases, which will be repurposed as joint training and capacity-building centers. This move signifies a recalibration of Russia's influence in the Middle …
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Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
A court in Syria has sentenced former leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. The conviction stems from charges of murder, torture, and crimes against humanity during the country's protracted conflict. Assad, who w…
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AI helps uncover hidden Syrian spy chief via leaked phone book
An investigation uncovered the location of Ali Mamlouk, a Syrian spy chief, by analyzing a leaked phone book. The phone book, which contained contact information for individuals in Lebanon, was found to include Mamlouk'…
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UN Chief Guterres visits Syria, urges global support and criticizes Israel
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made his first visit to Syria as U.N. chief, urging global support for the war-torn nation. During his trip to Damascus, Guterres met with interim president Ahmad al…
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Syria's transitional parliament convenes first session post-Assad ousting
Syria's transitional parliament convened its inaugural session on Sunday, marking a significant step following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad. This new body is tasked with drafting a constitution and establishing democr…
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Explosions rock Damascus during French President Macron's visit
Explosions occurred in Damascus on Tuesday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, injuring at least 18 people. Macron was reportedly scheduled to stay at the Four Seasons Hotel, where the blasts took place.…
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France's Macron visits Syria in first post-Assad trip by Western leader
French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Damascus, marking the first time a Western European head of state has visited Syria since the new authorities took power. Macron stated his intention to reaffirm…
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Catastrophe Models Adapted for War Prediction on Wall Street
Financial institutions are increasingly adopting new predictive models, originally developed for natural disasters, to forecast geopolitical conflicts and their economic impacts. Firms like Verisk Maplecroft and Rand Co…
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Syrian President Sharaa discusses sanctions relief with Trump
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with former US President Donald Trump about lifting economic restrictions on Syria. Sharaa emphasized that removing US sanctions is crucial for revitalizing Syria's economy and att…