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Syria's Court Sentences Ousted Leader Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

Syria's judicial authorities have imposed a capital sentence on former president Bashar al-Assad following his conviction for crimes spanning the country's devastating 14-year conflict, including systematic killings and torture.

By Rajesh Kumar · 11 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Iran's President Demands International Legal Action Over Infrastructure Damage

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has initiated calls for international legal proceedings to address destruction of the nation's transport infrastructure, characterising recent attacks on civilian facilities as potential war crimes requiring accountability.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Syria's Court Sentences Ousted Leader Bashar al-Assad to Death in Absentia

Iran's President Demands International Legal Action Over Infrastructure Damage

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