Bashar al-Assad and family granted asylum in Russia after ouster from power

Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Russia and received asylum after being ousted from power by Syrian rebel forces. This marks a significant shift in Syria's political landscape, ending nearly six decades of Assad family rule. Rebels entered Damascus unopposed, leading to the collapse of Assad's government. The sudden overthrow has implications for regional power dynamics, particularly affecting Iran and Russia's influence in the Middle East. Celebrations erupted in Damascus as people welcomed the end of Assad's regime. The new leadership aims to establish a transitional government and address the country's urgent need for stability and reconstruction after years of civil war.