WorldAug 11, 2026·ProvisionalAssad Sentenced; Houthi Strike Kills Six; DRC Ebola 2,000+The PBS NewsHour news wrap reports three items: (1) It says Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes committed during ...Bashar al-AssadHouthi rebelsEbola outbreak (DRC)
WorldJul 25, 2026UN Secretary-General António Guterres traveled to Damascus and began a visit described by UN News as a 'landmark' trip. In remarks reported by the UN, Guterres said ...Bashar al-AssadSyriaAntónio Guterres
PoliticsJun 1, 2026Robert O'Brien says U.S. asked Russia to press Assad for release of journalist Austin Tice during Trump's first termFormer U.S. national security adviser Robert O'Brien writes in a new book that U.S. officials asked Russia for help in attempting to secure the release of journalist...Austin TiceRobert O'BrienBashar al-Assad+1
MilitaryDec 13, 2025Multiple US service members injured in Syria ambush attack, official saysThe article reports that multiple U.S. service members were injured in an ambush attack while on patrol in Palmyra, central Syria. Some injuries are described as ser...SyriaUS MilitaryISIS+1
