Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma arrive for a dinner at the Petit Palais, after attending Paris' Union for the Mediterranean founding summit on July 13, 2008 in Paris. Photo: AFP/Hindustan Times
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Wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad applies for divorce: Reports

Though he was given asylum in Russia, Bashar al-Assad, according to reports, is still subject to “severe” restrictions. He cannot leave Moscow and cannot engage in political activities

Rebel fighters hold weapons in front of Hama governor's building as they gather after Syrian rebels captured the city during their advance across northern Syria, in Hama, Syria December 5, 2024. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano
Middle East

Iran, Hezbollah aim to bolster Assad as rebels bear down on Homs

File photo: Syria's President Bashar al-Assad addresses the new members of parliament in Damascus, Syria in this handout released by SANA on August 12, 2020. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
Middle East

World Court to hear Syria torture claims on 19 and 20 July

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Picture: Reuters
Middle East

Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalise

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan disembarks from a plane upon his arrival in Damascus, Syria 18 April, 2023. REUTERS/Firas Makdesi
Politics

Saudi foreign minister visits Assad, further easing Syria's isolation

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Picture: Reuters
Middle East

Syrian president meets Iranian leader in Tehran

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Middle East

Five killed in blast inside Syrian army ammunition depot

Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks after being welcomed by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., July 22, 2021. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
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Jordan's Abdullah receives first call from Syria's Assad since start of conflict