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Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death
Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death
![Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh explains the latest developments after Syria’s ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib were sentenced to death in Damascus. [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786471140.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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ANALYSIS
‘They need each other’: What’s behind the new Syria-Russia accord?
The Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
‘Long-range sanctions’: Ukraine hopes strikes cause Russia fear and losses
Al Jazeera is given rare access to one of Ukraine’s long-range drone units tasked with targeting Russia.
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
Day of mourning has declared in the Russian republic of Tatarstan after one of the deadliest drone strikes of the war.
June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.
Bulgaria, Germany drone incidents raise security fears amid Ukraine war
Drone incidents in Europe raise concerns about Russia’s war on Ukraine entangling NATO nations.
From: NewsFeed
Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy
Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill four, including child
Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.
From: NewsFeed
US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
