Tag: Bashar al-Assad
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Assad Family in Russia: Bashar Assad, Ophthalmology, and Luxury Rumors
Overview: A Contested Narrative Around the Assad Family The Assad family’s activities beyond Syria’s borders have long attracted scrutiny and speculation. In recent years, various media reports and political analyses have discussed claims that members of Syria’s ruling family maintain residences or periods of residence in Russia, alongside a broader set of assertions about individual…
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Assad Family in Russian Luxury as Bashar Brushes Up on Ophthalmology
Background: A Syrian Leader, Russian Ties, and an Eye for Power Since the Syrian conflict intensified, questions have followed the Assad regime beyond Syria’s borders. Among the most intriguing and controversial topics are the assertions that Bashar al-Assad, trained as an ophthalmologist in London, maintains strong personal and political ties with Russia, while his family…
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Live Updates: Gaza Ceasefire Talks Resume in Egypt as Israel Intercepts New Gaza Aid Flotilla
Ceasefire Talks in Egypt Reignite Amid Fading Hopes for a Swift Gaza Endgame Indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have resumed in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, as diplomats seek to finalize a deal that could halt the fighting in Gaza. With a complex mix of hostage releases, prisoner swaps, and guarantees…