Al Jazeera News Updates Syrian president in Germany, Russia delivers oil to Cuba
Mar 30, 2026
Quick headlines cover Iranian-linked strikes in the Gulf and rising casualties in Kuwait. A first official Syrian visit to Germany focuses on refugees, reconstruction and investment. Russia's oil delivery to Cuba and reactions from the US draw attention. Leadership shifts in Myanmar and deadly clashes in Sudan's South Kordofan are also highlighted.
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Attacks On Gulf Infrastructure Raise Regional Tensions
- Gulf nations faced continued attacks attributed to Iran, including a strike on a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant that killed an Indian national and raised Kuwait's death toll to seven.
- Iran denied responsibility, while another Iranian missile attack injured 10 Kuwaiti troops, escalating regional tensions.
Syrian President Visits Germany To Court Investment
- Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharah made his first official visit to Germany to discuss the Iran war, refugee returns, and reconstruction.
- In Berlin he joined an economic roundtable pushing German investment to leverage 1.3 million Syrians' skills for postwar recovery and business opportunities.
Myanmar Coup Leader Shifts From Army Chief To President
- Myanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing formally stepped down as army chief after parliament nominated him for the presidency, handing the top army post to intelligence chief Yi Win-U.
- The 2021 coup leader moves into a presidential role amid disputed elections that opposition groups call a sham.