DAMASCUS (AP) — A close adviser to Syrian President Bashar Assad has died after a car accident left her hospitalized for four days, the president’s office said Friday in a statement. Luna al-Shibl, a former journalist, had worked as the director of Assad’s political and media offices and as a special adviser to the president. […]
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Syrian president Bashar Assad’s wife, Asma Assad, diagnosed with leukaemia
Syrian first lady Asma Assad has been diagnosed with leukaemia, the office of the country’s president Bashar Assad has announced. The president’s wife was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia “after presenting with several symptoms and following a comprehensive series of medical tests and examinations,” the statement said. She will “adhere to a specialised treatment protocol […]
Massive Attack On Al Assad Air Base In Iraq, Airstrikes Hit Houthi Missiles (Updated)
It’s been a very active day in terms of hostilities in the Middle East. Al Assad Air Base in Iraq, where U.S. military personnel and contractors are based, came under a massive barrage from Iranian-aligned militant groups in the country. The attack was so big that reports state it overwhelmed Al Assad’s air defenses, with […]