World news from The Thursday Times' foreign desk.
Bashar al-Assad has confirmed his departure from Syria on December 8 following the fall of Damascus and escalating violence, seeking asylum in Russia amidst political turmoil in his home country which he had once dictated.
Trump’s newly-appointed special missions envoy Richard Grenell has backed Imran Khan’s release from Adiala Jail as PTI protests intensify globally, signalling renewed U.S. interest in Pakistan.
Donald Trump’s bold Bitcoin reserve plan aims to address national debt while sparking market optimism and raising concerns over centralisation and volatility in the cryptocurrency space.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol suspended after martial law fallout. Acting president Han Duck-soo takes the reins amid mass protests and political unrest.
Donald Trump’s historic political comeback earns him TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year, reshaping American and global politics with bold populist leadership.
Trump invites Chinese premier Xi Jinping to his inauguration, signalling a diplomatic overture amid tense US-China relations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial amid the Gaza conflict and an ICC arrest warrant, denying all charges and criticising the trial's timing during wartime.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described himself and Russian President Vladimir Putin as the only remaining experienced leaders in the world.
Assad’s regime collapses in Damascus as Trump highlights Russia’s and Iran’s weakening grip and weakening influence, urges ceasefire and urgent diplomacy following Bashar al Assad’s downfall to prevent further global instability.
Syrian rebels have captured Damascus, ending the Assad family’s 50-year rule. President Bashar al-Assad has fled, signalling a seismic shift in regional politics and opening the door to a transitional government.
