Syria Forms New Transitional Government

Syria's new transitional government, formed nearly four months after the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, aims to restore stability after a decade of conflict. The 23-member cabinet includes a mix of religious and ethnic backgrounds but notably lacks a prime minister, with a secretary-general leading the government instead. Several new ministers, including Hind Kabawat, a [...]

The Kim Dynasty

In 1948, Kim Il-sung established a totalitarian regime in North Korea, prioritizing the "Juche" ideology of self-reliance and the cult of personality. After he died in 1994, his son Kim Jong-il took power, continuing the authoritarian control of the regime. After his death, Kim Jong-un, the present leader of the country, succeeded him in 2011, [...]

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