"The Takeover": Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former rebel leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, has assumed the role of Syria's interim president after Assad's ousting in December. The new leadership has dissolved the constitution and parliament, pledging to hold elections within four years.
Global repercussions: Russia is under scrutiny to compensate for the war damages and may jeopardize its military bases, while Western countries are cautiously approaching the new administration despite its terrorist group designation.