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Assad in Jeddah: The Arab Spring fades – Politics
On Thursday evening, President Bashar al-Assad landed in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah for an extraordinary visit. Delegations from 22 countries met there on Friday afternoon. The fact…
Video: Assad returns
For the first time since the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, President Bashar al-Assad is attending the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia. For the first time since…
Syrian ruler Assad at Arab League summit
Status: 05/19/2023 03:51 a.m After 12 years of isolation, Syria will be reinstated into the Arab League at the summit in Saudi Arabia. A diplomatic coup for ruler Assad. Shame…
Conflicts: Assad at Arab League: rulers among old friends
conflicts Assad at Arab League: rulers among old friends The long-isolated Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (l) has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the Arab League summit. photo © Mosa Al…
Gulf region: Selenskyj, Russia and Assad: Baerbock in Qatar
gulf region Selenskyj, Russia and Assad: Baerbock in Qatar Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is received by Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar. photo © Bernd von Jutrczenka/dpa…
Visit to the Gulf region: Baerbock: No “unconditional normalization” with Assad
For Foreign Minister Baerbock, the inaugural trip to Saudi Arabia and Qatar is a balancing act. On the one hand, Berlin relies on their mediating role in regional crises. On…
Baerbock for closer economic ties with Saudi Arabia
Status: 05/15/2023 7:46 p.m Foreign Minister Baerbock spoke out in Saudi Arabia for closer economic relations with the country. There is “incredible potential” for a climate partnership. But she also…
Syria returns to Arab League – a win for President Assad
Political milestone Syria returns to the Arab League – a win for ruler Assad Syria was expelled from the Arab League in 2011 after ruler Bashar al-Assad cracked down on…
Video: Assad pledges support to Putin
STORY: Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad visits Moscow on the twelfth anniversary of the conflict in his country, which escalated from demonstrations on March 15, 2011 to civil war. With a…
Humanitarian aid after earthquake: UN accuses Assad of “comprehensive failure”.
Status: 03/13/2023 5:28 p.m Syria’s President Assad “completely failed” in providing aid after the earthquake, according to a UN report. Vital support reached many regions of the country too late.…