Fuel Price Hikes Spark Largest Protests in Syria Since Assad's Fall

Syria has seen its largest protests since the fall of Bashar al-Assad after the government sharply raised fuel prices, including a 40% jump in diesel. The demonstrations broke out across the country as citizens faced higher costs for fuel. The government said the price increase is temporary. The unrest marks the widest public backlash since Assad was toppled. President Ahmad Al Shara is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech at the Arab Media Summit.