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‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech
Al-Julani speaks from Damascus's historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.
What the collapse of the Syrian regime says about the Arab region
The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region.
Ibn Khaldun’s asabiyya and Bashar al-Assad’s rapid downfall
The Syrian army disintegrated in the face of the opposition offensive because of low morale and years of mismanagement.
Syrians ride on toppled Assad statue
Syrians celebrating in Latakia were filmed riding around on a toppled statue of former president Hafez al-Assad.
Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days
In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.
Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren clinch F1 Constructors’ title
Lando Norris's victory allows McLaren to win the Formula One Constructors' championship for the first time since 1998.
Gukesh defeats Ding, takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship
The Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju moves a step closer to becoming the youngest chess world champion.
How Syria’s opposition fighters overthrew Assad
Syrian opposition fighters have overthrown Bashar al-Assad after taking control of the capital Damascus.
Israeli attack on Gaza camp kills five displaced family members
Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed 44,708 as Israeli forces continue siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital.
Israel grabs buffer zone in Syria’s Golan Heights after al-Assad falls
Israeli forces also bomb weapons depots in southern Syria and the capital Damascus, Israeli media reports.