After the earthquake, Assad agreed to the opening of two new crossing points from Turkey, at Bab al-Salam and al-Raee on a temporary basis.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/un-aid-enters-opposition-held-113904416.html

And as good as Assad has been, he’s still young and untested.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/08/17/column-chicago-cubs-make-a-playoff-push-even-if-marcus-stroman-doesnt-return-from-his-mysterious-rib-injury/

And even if millions of Syrians are still taking refuge abroad, even if the country is still divided and partly beyond the control of the central power in Damascus, Assad survived.

Source: https://worldcrunch.com/world-affairs/assad-arab-league-summit

Arab leaders, joined by Syrian President Bashar Assad for the first time in more than a decade, were holding an annual summit in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on Sudan and other conflicts — and featuring a surprise visit by Ukraine’s leader.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23533834.ukrainian-president-make-surprise-visit-arab-leaders-summit/?ref=rss

Arab media reported that one of the main topics that Assad will discuss with Putin during their meeting on Wednesday is reconciliation between Syria and Turkey.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/03/putin-set-to-host-syrian-leader-assad-at-the-kremlin/

As for the negative news about Assad, the aid is getting through but his condition is that he must control it, not the UN.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/Survivors-still-being-found-as-quake-death-toll-tops-25-000

Assad also surprised people when he debuted last August, throwing nine scoreless innings combined in his first two major-league starts.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/3/17/23645661/javier-assads-cubs-teammates-not-surprised-by-his-wbc-success-thats-just-how-he-is

Assad battled traffic on the bases all game.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/9/12/23871292/cubs-comeback-vs-rockies-falls-short-in-6-4-loss

Assad came away with the silver in a field of seven competitors.

Source: https://www.kjan.com/index.php/2023/06/3-hawkeyes-medal-in-italy/

Assad could also be suspicious of many of the returning refugees, especially those who may have been part of the uprising or opposition or their family members.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/08/missing-peace-between-syria-and-turkey

Assad had also thanked the United Arab Emirates for providing “huge relief and humanitarian aid” with pledges of tens of millions of dollars in aid as well.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/death-toll-rises-above-35000-in-turkey-syria-quake/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=death-toll-rises-above-35000-in-turkey-syria-quake

Assad Shah, the main accused of the Gaga, Fatima case, could not be investigated۔

Source: https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/08/28/fatima-murder-case-suspects-likely-to-be-freed-under-deal/

BEIRUT (AP) — Egypt’s parliament speaker headed a Mideast delegation Sunday on a visit to Syria for talks with President Bashar Assad.

Source: https://www.mymcmurray.com/2023/02/26/egypt-speaker-arab-lawmakers-visit-syrian-president-assad/

But as countries have increased calls for refugees to return, rights groups warned against forced returns and raised safety fears, saying some returnees have faced arrest or persecution, allegations which Assad denied in the interview.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/08/assad-says-destroyed-syria-infrastructure-blocks-refugee-returns

But several rounds of peace talks held over the years went nowhere, and Assad has had little incentive to compromise since Russia entered the war on his side.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/05/arab-leaders-joined-by-syrias-assad-and-ukraines-zelenskyy-convene-summit-in-saudi-arabia/

China and Russia blocked attempts to sanction Assad at the UN Security Council, prompting the US and European Union to impose unilateral restrictions against him, his government and his supporters.

Source: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-05-08-arab-league-to-readmit-syria-after-more-than-a-decade-of-isolation-in-defiance-of-us/

Critics see a subtle shift in the public messaging from the State Department, which just a year ago for welcoming Assad for a state visit.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/03/former-us-officials-sound-alarm-bidens-syria-policy

Dr Ahmad Assad was appointed acting assistant undersecretary for dental affairs in addition to his job as head of Jahra Specialized dental center.

Source: https://www.kuwaittimes.com/moh-assigns-3-officials-to-acting-leadership-roles/

Earlier this year, Syria’s membership in the Arab League was reinstated and Assad attended the Arab summit that was held in Saudi Arabia in May.

Source: https://wtop.com/world/2023/07/iraqi-premier-in-syria-to-discuss-boosting-cooperation-during-the-first-visit-in-over-a-decade/

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly criticised the Assad regime for the “completely unacceptable bombing”.

Source: https://ionigeria.com/rebel-held-syrian-town-bombed-immediately-after-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-over-5200/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rebel-held-syrian-town-bombed-immediately-after-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-over-5200