Morning coverage focused on Assad's confirmed presence in Moscow, while reports detailed rebel leader Jolani's consolidation of power in Syria. The King visited the Tarwekamp explosion site, where a sixth victim was discovered. Three victims were revealed to be from one family, with only their 8-year-old surviving.
By midday, Israel announced temporary control over portions of Syrian territory, marking their first military presence there since 1973. The Kremlin officially confirmed granting Assad political asylum, while coverage examined the shifting regional power dynamics favoring Turkey and Israel.
Evening developments saw the Dutch government suspend processing Syrian asylum applications for six months. Meanwhile, domestic attention turned to Volksbank's announcement of 200 branch closures and the discovery of fentanyl precursors in Amsterdam, while one in five Dutch companies reported considering relocation due to staff shortages.