Syria, al-Assad and Saudi Arabia

Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia? Syria's ousted president's test results show ‘exposure to poisonous substance’
Assad, removed from power by rebels, has been under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow since December 8 last year.
Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia for first foreign trip since ousting of Bashar al-Assad
A senior Syrian delegation led by foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrived in Riyadh on its first official foreign trip since Bashar al-Assad was ousted by rebels last month. The group, which includes defence minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and intelligence chief Anas Khattab,
Syrian foreign minister arrives in Saudi Arabia with delegation
A Syrian delegation led by newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday in its first official visit abroad, Syrian state news agency SANA reported, citing a foreign ministry source.
Syrian foreign minister meets Saudi counterpart in first visit abroad
Syria's new foreign minister meets with his Saudi counterpart during his first official visit abroad:: Riyadh, Saudia Arabia::Shibani headed the Syrian delegation, that included Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra.
Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on first foreign visit for new government
Syria’s top diplomat arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first foreign visit for Syria’s new government.
Syria's interim government makes first overseas visit to Saudi Arabia as it forges regional alliances
Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani has travelled to Saudi Arabia on the interim government's first international trip, as it seeks to build alliances and bolster its regional standing during a crucial transition period Countries in the region and beyond have reached out to the administration led by Hayat Tahrir Al Sham leader Ahmad Al Shara
Syria FM hopes first foreign visit to Saudi opens 'new, bright page'
Syria's top diplomat said he hoped to open a "new, bright page" with Saudi Arabia upon arriving in the kingdom Wednesday, the first foreign visit for Syria's new rulers, who seized power last month."I have just arrived in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Putin identifies war-torn African country as Syria replacement
Russia ’s Africa Corps, is the successor to the Wagner group which was effective subsumed by the Russian Defence Ministry ...
Was Bashar al-Assad poisoned in an assassination bid in Moscow?
Assad, who ruled Syria for over two decades, was the victim of an attempted poisoning in Moscow. Social media account General SVR, reportedly run by an ex-top Russian spy, claimed that Assad had ...
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Photo shows exhibit in Vietnamese war museum, not prison cell in Syria
Haunting images of Syria's notorious Saydnaya prison have emerged since Islamist-led rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad ...
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Mass graves of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime reveal system of terror in Syria
Since the fall of the Al-Assad clan, Syrians have been uncovering mass graves believed to be linked to the former regime.
Bashar al-Assad Exploited Alawites’ Fear
Supporting Assad, himself an Alawite, was a matter not of loyalty or politics for this community, the regime insisted, but of ...
After decades of brutal rule, Bashar al-Assad’s regime has been toppled. Here’s what you need to know
Long-suffering Syrians have been rejoicing in the streets after one of the world’s most brutal dictatorships suddenly crumbled in a few short weeks.
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Syria forces launch security sweep in Homs city: state media
Syrian security forces are conducting an operation in Homs city to crack down on remnants of the Assad regime, state media ...
War in Syria: How Bashar al-Assad’s inner circle fled after his fall
A lightning rebel offensive early this month caught Syria’s ruling clan off guard. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled to ...
Bashar al-Assad's wife Asma 'barred from UK' for potentially lifesaving cancer treatment
Bashar al-Assad ’s critically ill wife will not be allowed to return to the UK for cancer treatment after her British ...
Al-Assad denies planned departure from Syria in alleged statement
Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad said, in a statement attributed to him on Monday, that he did not plan to leave the ...
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Ukraine to aid Syria after Assad's fall with grain and diplomatic efforts
Ukraine will assist in stabilizing the situation in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Ukrainian grain ...