Russian officials have been forced to issue a statement after reports emerged suggesting the wife of ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad was seeking a divorce.

The escalation in Syria, as a result of which President Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, is already having an impact not only on the Middle East, but also on world politics as a whole. This is supported by the reaction of representatives of a number of countries who considered the deposed Syrian president their enemy.

Vladimir Putin says he has not met the deposed Syrian ruler since he fled Damascus for the Russian capital. President Vladimir Putin says Russia has not been defeated in Syria after rebel groups ousted his ally and longtime leader, Bashar al-Assad, earlier this month.

Military analysts had speculated that Moscow could escalate such attacks as a show of force after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria, its ally.

The world watches as a new kind of Syria emerges from the chaos after rebels ousted the Assad regime. Yet, it's impossible to talk

"We are ready to help Syria prevent a food crisis ... I have instructed the government to organize food deliveries in cooperation with international organizations and partners willing to help."

Geopolitical uncertainties increased in 2024 as tensions escalated in West Asia. Israel was involved in four conflicts in the region, including with Hamas in Gaza and Iran. Peace remained elusive in R

Ukraine provided military support to Syrian opposition groups shortly before the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, The Washington Post reports, citing unnamed sources.

Ukrainian intelligence sent about 20 drone operators and 150 or so first-person-view drones about four to five weeks ago. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A Russian cargo vessel tasked with transporting military equipment and personnel from Syria suffered a mechanical failure at sea, highlighting the logistical and strategic challenges Moscow faces amid its withdrawal from the war-torn nation.