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Al-Assad may become a “bargaining chip” for Russian interests
Samuel Ramani on what's next for the deposed Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad after opposition forces toppled his rule
Dozens kidnapped by rifle-wielding men in northwest Nigeria village
Residents said men carrying assault rifles went door to door, kidnapping people in the northwestern town of Kakin Dawa.
Deadly Israeli air strikes target Nuseirat camp in Gaza
Palestinian Civil Defence says a woman and three children were among those killed.
Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party?
Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding RN into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos.
‘A blow to Putin’s prestige’: What al-Assad’s fall means for Russia
As Syria's longtime leader gets shelter in Moscow, analysts say Russia's Middle East ambitions are likely to continue.
How al-Assad’s regime fell: Key moments in the fall of Syria’s ‘tyrant’
Here's an explanation of the last two days of fighting that brought down al-Assad in Syria.
The end of Syria’s forever war
Rapid advances by Syrian opposition forces end a war that began with peaceful protests before spiralling out of control.
After taking Damascus, Syria’s opposition begins government formation
HTS-linked Mohammed al-Bashir has been tasked with forming a transitional government.
Analysis: Al-Assad’s fall is Iran and Russia’s loss, but are there winners?
Turkiye stands to gain, while Israel feels insecure about what comes next.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: How a Ukrainian video game hit by war is breaking records
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has become a symbol of Ukrainian gaming success despite challenges and disinformation.