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Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes

Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher have been sentenced to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the first conviction since the regime ended.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 18:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump urges Syria to fight Hezbollah, sparking alarm in Israel and Lebanon

Trump urges Syria to fight Hezbollah, sparking alarm in Israel and Lebanon

President Trump has proposed that Syria's new government root out Hezbollah, a move rejected by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

World ·28 Jun 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read