Assad's sudden exit from Syria creates new power dynamics in Middle East
Syrian insurgents take control of Damascus after quick military campaign ends Assadʼs 24-year rule. Russia grants asylum to former leader while new government promises reforms and religious freedom
In a swift turn-of-events Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali Syrian PM works with insurgent forces who seized Damascus last week-end. The transition comes after Bashar al-Assadʼs 24-year leadership ended with him getting asylum in Russia (though Putin isnt planning to meet him soon)
We are working so that the transitional period is quick and smooth
The Ahmed al-Sharaa led Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group now controls the capital; making some quick-fire changes: giving amnesty to army people and promising not to control womens clothing choices. Most state-services face issues but cabinet ministers still work in Damascus
In Haiti gangs killed over 180 people in Cite Soleil area because their leader thought witch-craft made his kid sick. The violence made about 700‚000 people leave their homes‚ and the UN says around 5‚000 died this year
- Almost half of Haitiʼs 11.7 million people dont have enough food
- Gangs control 80% of the capital city
- Government promises to find those responsible
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol cant leave the country now - after barely avoiding impeachment last saturday. His party boycotted the vote but prosecutors look into possible charges‚ and many want him to step down
Taiwan put its forces on high alert as China sent 90 ships near its waters. Beijing doesnt like that Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Pacific countries last week‚ so it started military exercises in the area
In lighter news King Charles shared that his mom Queen Elizabeth once wore her 5-pound crown while giving kids a bath to practice for her coronation
