Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed former rebels, including foreign fighters, to high-ranking army positions as part of rebuilding state institutions following the collapse of the Syrian army and Assad regime. The new leadership, predominantly from Islamist-led rebels like Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), aims to integrate armed groups into the defence ministry, with HTS members dominating the top ranks and foreign fighters also being promoted. The move signifies a shift in Syrian leadership dynamics and raises questions about the inclusion of non-Syrians in the new Syrian order.
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Bessent warns China on Russian oil purchases that could bring 100% tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Chinese officials that continued purchases of sanctioned Russian oil could lead to significant tariffs due to new Congressional legislation, but China insisted on protecting its energy sovereignty. He also expressed U.S. concerns about China's Iranian oil purchases and dual-use technology sales to Russia, noting these actions could hurt China's trade relations with Europe. Want More Context? 🔎
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