Damascus, Syria: In a significant development marking Syria’s political transformation, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the de facto leader who spearheaded the campaign to oust Bashar al-Assad, was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday. The announcement, made by the military command that led the offensive against Assad, solidifies Sharaa’s grip on power less than two months … Continue reading Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa Declared Transitional President, Consolidates Power After Assad’s Ouster