Bashar al-Assad was never expected to rule Syria. That job was meant for his older brother, Basil, who trained as a military ...

Assad's British wife 'files for divorce' from Syrian dictator 'and wants to move to London' ...

Assad's British wife 'files for divorce' from Syrian dictator 'and wants to move to London' ...

From Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally to Bashar al-Assad's shock overthrow, Newsweek writers on the moment of 2024: plus have your say. "I believe there will be violent fighting ...

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attending prayers in the capital, Damascus, earlier this year. (SANA/AFP/Getty Images) Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family are in Moscow ...

DOZENS of people have been killed after soldiers loyal to ousted tyrant Bashar al-Assad launched a surprise ambush on the army of Syria's new rulers. Ongoing clashes between the two sides have ...

Bashar al-Assad is a former Syrian dictator now living a life of exile in Russia. Subscribe to our World newsletter to get all the latest Bashar al-Assad news. See today's front and back pages ...

The Syrian capital, Damascus, is regaining some of the spirit that was almost lost after years of war. With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, the city is breathing again and this year's Eid ...