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Russia becomes Syria’s top oil supplier after Assad era

Russia has become Syria’s main supplier of oil despite Damascus’ stated political shift toward the West.

01 May 2026-12:16
Syria introduces new currency, removes Assad family images

Syria has introduced new banknotes that remove images of the al-Assad family and eliminate two zeros from the currency, as the country’s new authorities seek to simplify transactions and restore confidence in the battered Syrian pound after more than a decade of war.

05 Jan 2026-16:31
Syrian forces move into coastal cities after violent clashes

29 Dec 2025-04:55
Germany charges ex-Syrian agent over jail murders

German prosecutors have charged a suspected former Syrian intelligence officer with crimes against humanity, including the torture and murder of dozens of prisoners in a Damascus jail during the early years of Syria’s civil war.

22 Dec 2025-15:45
US Congress moves to repeal Caesar Act on Syria

The US Congress is preparing to repeal the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, according to a document included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

08 Dec 2025-10:35
France issues new arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad

France has issued a new international arrest warrant for deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, holding him responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syria’s civil war, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

23 Oct 2025-17:55
Syria’s al-Sharaa reportedly plans to request Assad’s extradition

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday, marking their first encounter since al-Sharaa ousted longtime ruler Bashar Assad last year. The meeting could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East.

15 Oct 2025-14:30
Syria announces results of first parliamentary elections since Assad's ouster

Syria's electoral authority announced on Monday the official results of the country's first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime.

07 Oct 2025-00:55
Bashar al-Assad survives alleged poisoning attempt in Russia

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Wednesday that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while in Russia.

02 Oct 2025-11:43
Syrian judge issues arrest warrant for ex-President Bashar al-Assad

27 Sep 2025-15:46

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