The move means Russia is being forced to “bear the costs of its illegal war”, the US Treasury said. 

​The move means Russia is being forced to “bear the costs of its illegal war”, the US Treasury said.  

In Dehri, Jaunpur, around 60-70 Muslims have adopted Hindu surnames, claiming Hindu ancestry while continuing to practice Islam. They believe this bridges the communal divide, citing historical family ties and the use of similar titles in other communities without controversy. While some have traced their lineage back to Brahmin roots, they maintain they have no intention of converting to Hinduism.

Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad. 

​Mohammed al-Bashir is tasked with governing until March by the Islamist-led rebels who ousted Bashar al-Assad.