14:53 (05:53)â¢Damascus Streets Fill With Joy
âšThe newspapers report on the aftermath of Assad's fall in Syria, with HTS (Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham) emerging as the dominant opposition force (Asahi, Japan Times). Citizens in Damascus celebrate in the streets while some refugees begin returning (Sankei, TBS). Russian state media confirms Assad's arrival in Moscow with his family, where he's been granted asylum (Yomiuri, TBS). In domestic news, JR railways face increasing deficits across local lines nationwide, with problems extending beyond Hokkaido to major trunk lines (Hokkaido Shimbun).