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Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that Bashar al-Assad had left Syria following discussions with rebel groups, and had issued instructions for a peaceful transfer of power. The ministry posted the statement on Telegram, clarifying that Moscow was not directly involved in the negotiations but had been closely monitoring the situation with significant concern. Since 2015, Russia has been involved …

Islamist-led rebels have successfully overthrown Syria’s long-standing leader, Bashar al-Assad, in a rapid offensive. The event has been described as a pivotal moment in Syria’s civil war by the United Nations’ special envoy. Here are global reactions to the situation: China expressed its hope that Syria could quickly return to stability, closely monitoring the ongoing developments in the country. Similarly, …

In recent developments, Israel has reportedly targeted multiple Syrian arms depots near Damascus, focusing on sites that could potentially serve hostile forces in the region. These airstrikes, attributed to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), are part of Israel’s ongoing efforts to neutralize military threats from Syria, particularly as the country grapples with instability amidst the collapse of Assad’s regime. The …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently ordered the Israeli military to seize control of the buffer zone along the border with Syria, an area that had been under the protection of UN peacekeepers for decades. This action follows significant shifts in Syria’s political landscape, including the weakening of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and the increasing instability in the region. The …

Islamist-led rebel forces declared a significant victory in Syria on Sunday, announcing that they had taken control of Damascus in a rapid offensive that forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee, marking the end of over five decades of Baath party rule in the country. Reports from the capital indicated that locals were celebrating in the streets as the rebels declared …

Ludogorets is currently struggling in the Europa League, sitting 33rd in the rankings, just three points behind the 24th spot, which would grant them a place in the play-offs. While their chances of advancing remain, improvements in their performances are necessary. The Bulgarian team has experienced difficulties, losing to Slavia Prague, Anderlecht, and Bilbao. However, they managed to secure draws …

Hoffenheim is having a tough season in the Bundesliga, currently in 14th place, and is dangerously close to the relegation zone. They recently hosted Freiburg after playing Wolfsburg in the German Cup. However, their performance in the Europa League has been somewhat better, as they are ranked 25th in the league phase, just outside the top 24 spots needed to …

AS Roma is finding it difficult to secure a direct qualification for the round of 16 in the Europa League, currently ranked 21st in the league phase. Their position is precarious, with only a one-point cushion above the 25th place, which marks elimination. The Giallorossi have managed draws against Union Saint-Gilloise (1-1 at home) and Tottenham (2-2 away), but their …