Ousted Syrian president Assad reportedly flees to Moscow and receives asylum

Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, has reportedly fled to Moscow and been granted asylum, according to Russian state media. This follows a significant rebel advance that captured Damascus, ending the Assad family's 50-year rule. An anonymous Kremlin source stated that Moscow received assurances from Syrian insurgents regarding the safety of Russian military bases and diplomatic sites in Syria. Russia has called for an emergency UN Security Council session to discuss the situation in Syria, marking a notable shift in the country's political landscape.