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Syria: Country in West Asia
Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. Within the region of the Middle East, it is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. It is a republic that consists of 14 governorates as subdivisions. Damascus is Syria's capital and largest city. With a population of 25.0 million, it is the 57th most populous country in the world and 8th most populous in the Arab world. Syria is spread across an area of 185,180 square kilometres (71,500 sq mi), making it 87th largest country in the world.

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Israel Launches Deadly Airstrikes on Damascus, Killing 15 Amid Escalating Tensions with Hezbollah [Video]

Israel Launches Deadly Airstrikes on Damascus, Killing 15 Amid Escalating Tensions with Hezbollah

Israel's airstrikes on Damascus have killed at least 15 people and injured 16 others, many of whom were women and children. The attack targeted residential buildings in the Mazzeh neighborhood and the..

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Turkey's Erdogan Announces Plans to Create 30-KM Security Zone in Syria to Target Kurdish Force [Video]

Turkey's Erdogan Announces Plans to Create 30-KM Security Zone in Syria to Target Kurdish Force

In a bold statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced plans to create a 30-kilometer-deep security zone within Syria. The zone is aimed at targeting Kurdish militants, particularly..

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US Military Escalates Action in Syria: Second Strike Against Iranian-backed Groups in 48 hours [Video]

US Military Escalates Action in Syria: Second Strike Against Iranian-backed Groups in 48 hours

The US military has launched a second round of air strikes in Syria, targeting Iranian-backed fighters, marking the second operation in just two days. This escalation comes in response to increasing..

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US Military Launches Airstrikes on ‘Iran-Aligned Sites’ in Syria, Day After Attack on Command Center [Video]

US Military Launches Airstrikes on ‘Iran-Aligned Sites’ in Syria, Day After Attack on Command Center

The US military has launched a series of airstrikes targeting sites in Syria associated with Iran-aligned groups, a day after an assault on America’s largest command centre in the region. The..

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‘Deadly’ Attack on U.S Largest Command Post in Syria, Rocket Blitz Triggers Multiple Explosions [Video]

‘Deadly’ Attack on U.S Largest Command Post in Syria, Rocket Blitz Triggers Multiple Explosions

A deadly attack on the largest U.S. military command post in Syria has sent shockwaves through the region. Multiple rockets were fired at the base located at the al-Omar Oilfield in Dayr al-Zawr,..

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‘Yes, I Ordered...’: Netanyahu Claims Responsibility for Pager Attacks Despite Official Opposition [Video]

‘Yes, I Ordered...’: Netanyahu Claims Responsibility for Pager Attacks Despite Official Opposition

In a stunning admission, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he authorized the deadly pager and radio bombings in Lebanon and Syria on September 17, 2024, which killed dozens..

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BREAKING| Israeli Warplanes Launch Major Attack in Syria, Many Dead as Residential Building Bombed [Video]

BREAKING| Israeli Warplanes Launch Major Attack in Syria, Many Dead as Residential Building Bombed

Israeli warplanes have launched a major airstrike in Syria, targeting a residential building in the capital, Damascus. The attack, which took place on Sunday, resulted in widespread destruction in the..

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IDF bombs Syria, escalating conflict in Lebanon and Iraq; Israel prepares for potential Iran strike [Video]

IDF bombs Syria, escalating conflict in Lebanon and Iraq; Israel prepares for potential Iran strike

In a troubling escalation, Israeli airstrikes launched from the Golan Heights have targeted Damascus, resulting in the tragic deaths of civilians. While Syrian air defenses successfully intercepted..

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More than 100,000 people cross from Lebanon into Syria, UN refugee agency says [Video]

More than 100,000 people cross from Lebanon into Syria, UN refugee agency says

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Hezbollah Announces New Chief | Who is Hashem Safieddine? Nasrallah's Brother Takes Command [Video]

Hezbollah Announces New Chief | Who is Hashem Safieddine? Nasrallah's Brother Takes Command

In the wake of Hassan Nasrallah's assassination, a close ally trained directly by him has emerged as a top candidate for Hezbollah's leadership. What does this mean for the future of the militant group..

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WATCH: Syrians Celebrate Reported Death of Hezbollah Head Hassan Nasrallah [Video]

WATCH: Syrians Celebrate Reported Death of Hezbollah Head Hassan Nasrallah

In a dramatic turn of events, Syrians in the northwestern region took to the streets to celebrate the reported death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah following an Israeli airstrike. Videos..

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Nearly 700 killed in Lebanon this week as Israel insists it will not rein in its offensive [Video]

Nearly 700 killed in Lebanon this week as Israel insists it will not rein in its offensive

Tens of thousands have fled across the border from Lebanon into Syria since the beginning of the week as Israel bombards Hezbollah targets.

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