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Syria's new leadership has unearthed remnants of Bashar al-Assad's secret chemical weapons program, including materials and munitions linked to past deadly attacks. Authorities have detained 18 suspects, reportedly senior officials involved in the network. This discovery highlights ongoing international concerns about hidden stockpiles following the regime's collapse and the country's transition.

The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

UAE exits Opec, impacting global oil dynamics amid regional tensions. Ukraine escalates attacks on Russia, forcing Moscow to scale back Victory Day parades. King Charles' US trip strengthens UK-US ties. Syria begins its first transitional justice trial. China pressures African nations, forcing Taiwan's President to cancel a trip.

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled Damascus as opposition forces entered the capital, encountering minimal resistance. Citizens celebrated, storming the presidential palace and toppling Assad statues. Rebel groups, including some with al-Qaeda ties, seized state media and declared imminent victory after capturing Homs, a key city.

After over five decades of Assad family rule, President Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus as rebel forces breach the Syrian capital. The Alawite dynasty, established by Hafez al-Assad in 1970, maintained power through strategic manipulation of sectarian divisions. Bashar, inheriting power in 2000, failed to implement reforms, leading to the 2011 uprising and subsequent civil war.

Rebels seized control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Jubilant crowds filled the streets, celebrating the end of Assad's rule after 13 years of civil war. The rebel takeover followed similar victories in Homs and Hama, where statues of the Assad family were toppled. The Syrian Prime Minister expressed willingness to cooperate with a new leadership.

Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was reportedly poisoned and hospitalized in critical condition near Moscow on September 20, spending nine days recovering. The incident, occurring at a heavily guarded villa, is speculated to be an attempt to frame Russia or embarrass Putin, despite his close ties and strengthened relations with Syria's new leadership.

Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly filed for divorce in a Russian court. She seeks to relocate to London after expressing discontent with life in Moscow. Holding dual British-Syrian citizenship, Asma spent her youth in London and married Assad in 2000.

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the West had to drop its demands about the political exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if it wanted a genuinely international coalition against Islamic State militants.

A Lebanese security source said Saturday that Bashar al-Assad's uncle, Rifaat al-Assad, left the country via Beirut airport around a week ago, after rebels overthrew his nephew. The source said Rifaat al-Assad departed Lebanon around a week ago and "used a diplomatic passport", without naming his destination.

Russia denied reports of Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, seeking a divorce and planning to leave Russia for the UK. The Kremlin also dismissed claims of restrictions on Assad's movements, frozen assets, and the family receiving asylum in Russia after the fall of Damascus to rebel forces.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, seized control of Bashar al-Assad's palace after he fled to Russia, ending his 13-year rule. The rebels discovered Assad's extravagant car collection, sparking online outrage. The collection included luxury brands like Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Rolls-Royce, highlighting the stark contrast between Assad's lavish lifestyle and the suffering of Syrian citizens.

Despite the fact that he was the person mainly responsible for the death of more than half a million Syrians and the forcible displacement of 12 million people, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad last month was welcomed back in the Arab League and was even given a red-carpet treatment.

Syrian rebels declared the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule, triggering celebrations and the toppling of statues of Hafez al-Assad in multiple cities. They claimed Assad fled the country and prisoners were released from Sednaya prison. However, the Syrian army denied these claims, stating it continues operations against 'terrorist groups'.

Israeli forces secured a buffer zone in the Golan Heights after Syrian rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, ending his family's rule. Prime Minister Netanyahu declared this a "historic day," attributing it to Israeli actions against Iran and Hezbollah, Assad's allies. Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights remains internationally disputed.

Rebels set ablaze the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the former Syrian president and father of Bashar al-Assad, in Qardaha, Latakia province. The mausoleum, also containing the remains of other Assad family members, was destroyed following the rebels' swift capture of key cities and Assad's subsequent departure from power, ending the family's five-decade rule.

Following the rebel forces' successful ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, key figures within his regime, including his brother Maher al-Assad and top officials, fled the country. Assad sought refuge in Russia, while others escaped to neighboring countries like Lebanon and Iraq. Some officials remain wanted for war crimes, and the new leadership has vowed to hold them accountable.

Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, visited Saudi Arabia for his first international trip since taking power. He met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss support for Syria's future and lifting international sanctions. The visit aligns Syria closer with Saudi Arabia, moving away from its previous ally, Iran.

Bashar al-Assad and his family have found asylum in Moscow after fleeing Damascus as Islamist-led opposition forces took control of the Syrian capital. Celebrations erupted in Syria following the rebels' swift advance, ending the Assad family's five-decade rule.

Syrian rebels seize Homs and advance on Damascus, jeopardizing Assad's rule. HTS, a designated terrorist group, leads the offensive as Hezbollah withdraws forces. Intense gunfire erupts in Damascus amid celebrations in Homs. International diplomacy calls for an end to hostilities and a political solution.

A bomb ripped through a high-level security meeting on Wednesday in Damascus , killing three top regime officials — including President Bashar al-Assad’s brother-in-law — in the harshest blow to Syria’s ruling family dynasty and the rebels’ boldest attack in the country’s civil war.

Bashar al-Assad's rise to power after three decades of his father's iron-fisted rule raised hope of democratic opening. But 20 years later, Syria is isolated and war-ravaged. Crumbling under a stinging economic downturn, Western sanctions and nine years of war, Syria today is a far cry from the vision Assad projected when he was propelled to the presidency in 2000.

Syria's new prime minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, pledged to protect minority rights and urged refugees to return after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist-led alliance swiftly defeated Assad's forces, prompting celebrations and mixed reactions. The international community called for stability and a smooth transition as Syria enters a new era.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, ousted President Bashar al-Assad, ending his family's decades-long rule. The rebels are now leading a fragile transition, facing immense economic challenges and the threat of ISIS. While Russia withdraws its forces, Israel continues airstrikes, adding to the nation's complex and uncertain future. How the new leadership, led by the insurgents, will govern the fractured nation.