Bashar Assad flees to Russia as Syria celebrates end of dictatorship

Bashar Assad has fled Syria and received asylum in Russia, marking a significant change in the country's leadership after over 50 years of dictatorship. Celebrations erupted in Syria as crowds welcomed the end of Assad's regime. In response to the unrest, Russia has called for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the situation. Oil prices have increased slightly amid the tensions, with Brent crude rising to $71.34 per barrel. Syrian rebel forces have begun freeing prisoners from Aleppo Central prison following Assad's departure. Meanwhile, Israel has temporarily taken control of a demilitarized zone in the Golan Heights.