What do we know about the fate of Russia's military bases in Syria?
The fate of Russia’s prized air and naval bases on Syrian territory hangs in the balance after the dramatic ousting of Kremlin ally President Bashar al-Assad.
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Gold rallies ahead of Central Bank rate decisions and post-Syria tensions
Gold prices rose for the past two trading days, fuelled by mounting haven demands and China's renewed gold purchases. Expectations for further rate cuts by major central banks have also contributed to the precious metal’s upside momentum. The gold rally extended into the Asian session on Wednesday, with gold futures on the Comex climbing 0.71% to $2,737 (€2,603) per ounce as of 5:12 am CET.
Israel strikes Syrian military sites while troops move into Golan Heights buffer zone
Israeli warplanes have conducted a number of air strikes in different part of Syria where military sites are located, while ground troops have seized a border buffer zone in the Golan Heights. Meanwhile, the Israeli defence minister has said that Syria's naval fleet was destroyed overnight on Monday.
Euroviews. Europe cannot yet afford to celebrate post-al-Assad Syria
The sudden, and for most, unexpected collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime has left Syria, already teetering from almost 13 years of civil war, at yet another crossroads, with implications for Europe that cannot be ignored.
Assad and his family in Moscow and given asylum, Russian media report
Here’s a recap of how the day unfolded:
Syrian insurgents seize Damascus suburbs while state media deny Assad has fled
Syrian insurgents have reached the suburbs of Damascus as part of a rapidly moving offensive towards the capital. In recent days, the groups have taken over several of Syria’s largest cities across the country.
Thousands flee Homs as insurgents led by HTS advance on Syria's third-largest city
Thousands of people have fled the central Syrian city of Homs as insurgents seized two towns on its outskirts as they make their way towards the capital Damascus in a bid to overthrow long-time president, Bashar al Assad.
Syria sends reinforcements to Aleppo region after surprise rebel attack
The insurgents led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham took over most of Aleppo on Saturday in a surprise offensive and have now claimed to have entered the city of Hama. There was no independent confirmation of their claim.