Syria

Country in West Asia

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Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. 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 under a transitional government and comprises 14 governorates. Damascus is the capital and largest city. With a population of 25 million across an area of 185,180 square kilometres (71,500 sq mi), it is the 57th-most populous and 87th-largest country.

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, Syria Under Assad, Trump's Sharp Eye: Glimpse into Middle East's New Chapter The Middle East stands at a critical crossroads as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes hold, bringing temporary relief to a war-torn region. Meanwhile, Syria under Assad navigates a complex political.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:29Published 4 days ago

Putin Meets Iranian President Pezeshkian Before Trump’s Inauguration: What’s on The Agenda? Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ahead of the highly anticipated inauguration of Donald Trump. The two leaders will discuss a range of critical.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 1 week ago

Putin-Pezeshkian Full Meeting\| Russia & Iran’s Bid To Counter Trump? \| Nuclear Agreement in Line? Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian convened a crucial meeting in Moscow to discuss Middle East developments, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:56Published 1 week ago

Hamas-Netanyahu Threatened By Trump For Ceasefire \| Israel To Withdraw From Gaza By... Latest Update IDF Reserve Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi credited President-elect Donald Trump’s stern warning as a pivotal factor in securing the Israel-Hamas cease-fire after a 15-month conflict. Avivi highlighted that.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published 1 week ago

Exclusive: EU considers lifting sanctions on Syria: oil, gas, banking and transport in view European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto agenda. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 1 week ago

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Shattered? IDF Launches Big Attack on Hezbollah Sites, Weapons In a significant escalation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including a rocket launcher site, military bases, and smuggling routes near the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:33Published 2 weeks ago

Italy's FM Antonio Tajani meets Lebanon's new president Josep Aoun for talks in Beirut Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Bloodbath In Syria Between U.S Vs Turkey Backed Forces \| Deadly On Street Clashes Kill 40 Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:07Published 2 weeks ago

Not Iran But Turkey Will Attack Israel: Tel Aviv Makes Shocking Announcement Amid Syria War Israeli officials have warned of a growing threat from Turkey's increasing support for Syrian factions, especially following Turkey’s strategic ambitions in the Middle East. The Nagel Commission.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 2 weeks ago

What does the fall of the Assad regime mean for EU Member States and their asylum policies? Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next? Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:04Published 2 weeks ago

Western and Arab countries across the globe 'want to make sure Syria is "stable going forward' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:02Published 2 weeks ago

Big Blow To Netanyahu From Israelis: Angry Hostages Families File 112 Cases Against Israeli PM In a dramatic move, 112 Israelis, including families of hostages held in Gaza, have filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government for failing to prioritize the safe.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published 2 weeks ago

Gantz Rips Into Netanyahu For Turning His Back on the Hostages; Exposes His Hidden Political Agenda Former Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of prioritizing his political survival over the lives of Israeli hostages.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:53Published 2 weeks ago

Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Erdogan warns of using Turkey's full military power to keep Syria unified under one leadership Turkish President Erdogan has threatened military action in Syria to prevent its division and eliminate terrorist groups like the PKK and YPG. Turkey aims to maintain Syria’s unity, improve relations.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 2 weeks ago

Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity Turkish President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's stance against threats to Syria's integrity, warning that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

'How can Europe help with the emergence of a legitimate political order in Syria that is inclusive?' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:14Published 3 weeks ago

101 DEAD IN 2 DAYS: Intense Turkey-SDF Clashes in Manbij Leave Bloodbath - Battle on Syrian Border The ongoing conflict between pro-Turkey factions and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Manbij countryside of northern Syria has reached a deadly climax, with 101 casualties reported over the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 3 weeks ago

German and French foreign ministers in Syria for first official visit from EU countries Annalena Baerbock and Jean-Noël Barrot hope to show a "new beginning" is possible between Europe and Syria. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

Israel Targets Syrian Defense Sites Near Aleppo, Causing Damage Amid Regional Tensions Israel conducted airstrikes on Syrian defense facilities near Aleppo, targeting sites in al-Safira. Explosions caused significant material damage, though no casualties have been reported. Additional.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 3 weeks ago

Volunteers plant trees as Syria's battered Aleppo returns to life Aleppo was the first city where rebels drove out Bashar Al-Assad's troops, and its residents have been living freer lives for a month. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Ukraine to further support Syria with humanitarian aid, says Zelenskyy Hundreds of tonnes of grain have been sent to Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad as part of the "Grain from Ukraine" humanitarian programme launched by the Ukrainian leader. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 weeks ago

Homs ravaged by destruction, leaving some areas uninhabitable The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

Trump’s Return to Power, Fall of Assad, Kazakhstan and Jeju Air Crash\| Major Event That Shaped 2024 The year 2024 was marked by several pivotal global events. Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency shocked the political landscape, following a fiercely contested election where Kamala Harris,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:12Published 3 weeks ago

French Warplanes Target ISIS in Syria\| Rafale and Mirage 2000 Jets Thunder Through Syrian Skies French warplanes, including Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighter jets, recently carried out targeted missile strikes against ISIS sites in Syria. This military action, confirmed by French Armed Forces.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 3 weeks ago

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Syrian man crushed to death attempting to cross Channel on small boat A Syrian man has been crushed to death trying to cross the Channel from France in a small boat, the AFP news agency has reported. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
King donates to charity's humanitarian work in Syria after fall of Assad regime King Charles has made a donation to help boost a charity's humanitarian work in Syria following the fall of the country's dictator Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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Syrian equestrian champion tells of 21-year prison ordeal after beating Bashar al Assad's brother A Syrian former equestrian champion has told how he was jailed and tortured for 21 years after he beat Bashar al Assad's older brother in a competition. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2024
Assad loyalists kill 14 Syrian security forces in ambush Syrian officials say 14 of its forces, part of the group which toppled Bashar al Assad's regime, have died in clashes with supporters of the ousted dictator. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2024
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Russian ship sank was victim of 'act of terrorism', owner claims The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2024
Some Syrian rebel factions agree to dissolve - but fighting continues in north Syria's de facto leader has reached an agreement with the heads of rebel factions to dissolve their groups and work under the country's defence ministry, his new administration says. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024
Protests break out as hooded fighters torch Christmas tree in Syria Hundreds of people have protested in Christian areas of the Syrian capital of Damascus after a video emerged showing hooded fighters setting a Christmas tree on fire elsewhere in the country. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024
Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in Mediterranean A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine claims was sent to Syria to collect weapons has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, according to officials in Moscow. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024

UN investigators 'preparing to deploy' to probe Assad war crimes UN investigators say Syria's new authorities are "very receptive" to their request to probe possible war crimes that may have occurred during the Bashar al Assad regime. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024
Hope returns to eastern Aleppo after devastating siege by Assad's forces Syrian and Russian forces unleashed all they could on eastern Aleppo. For four years they battled to bring Syria's second city under Bashar al Assad's full control. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2024
US says it has killed ISIS leader in airstrike The US says it has killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif in Syria. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2024	US diplomats in Damascus to meet with Syrian leaders who toppled Assad regime The first US diplomats to visit Syria since the fall of Bashar al Assad's regime are now in Damascus to hold talks with the country's new leaders. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2024
Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?' We drove the backbone of Syria, north from Damascus through Homs and Hama to Aleppo, and then south west, through the towns and villages of southern Idlib. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2024	Counter-terror police on high alert for jihadi attacks from potential British ISIS supporters Counter-terrorism police fear that uncertainty over the future of Syria could fuel jihadi attacks in the UK. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2024
British diplomats hold talks with leader of Syrian group that led ousting of Assad British diplomats have held talks with the leader of the group that led the ousting of Syria's former dictator Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024	'They financed themselves with drug money': Inside the factories that bankrolled Assad's narco state Now Bashar al Assad has gone, there is so much to see and film in Syria which was impossible to document before. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024
Assad's cousin says new leaders can't be trusted to turn away from extremist past Bashar al Assad's cousin has said Syria's new leaders cannot be trusted to turn away from their extremist past and unite the country. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024	Ousted Syrian leader Assad issues first statement since fall of regime Former Syrian leader Bashar al Assad has issued his first statement since the fall of his regime. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024
'Everyone is scared now' - Syria's Alawites fear retribution after Assad downfall By the side of a dusty road, a chair and a table were hurriedly wiped down as eager hands gestured for me to take a seat. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024	Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre Along a narrow street flanked by bombed-out residential buildings, a group of children are showing off some gruesome finds. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024
Jets scream overhead and soldiers drop down into gun turrets - outside Russia's military base in Syria I knew we were near a Russian military base when I could read the names of shops, cafes and pharmacies written in Russian, in surrounding villages. Sky News - Published on December 14, 2024	'Happy we reached our country': Four Indians arrive in Delhi from Syria Four Indian citizens safely returned to Delhi after being evacuated from violence-stricken Syria. They expressed gratitude to the Indian Embassy for facilitating their journey through Lebanon and Goa... IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2024
'Disinformation': India denies reports of visa denial to pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada India's Ministry of External Affairs responds to visa denials, Indian student safety concerns in Canada, and the evacuation of nationals from Syria. DNA - Published on December 14, 2024	Family, aides, and soldiers abandoned: Assad’s solo escape to Moscow Bashar al-Assad, maintaining strict secrecy, misled aides and officials about his plans to flee Syria as his regime crumbled. He falsely assured military leaders of Russian support while orchestrating.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2024
Russia in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebels and hopes to keep military bases Russia has established "direct contact" with Syria's Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) rebel group, according to state media outlet Interfax. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2024	Inside the 'coffin' cells where Syrian prisoners were fed to be kept alive just for interrogation We descended into the darkness, crunching over broken glass, down three flights of steep stairs. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024
British journalist abducted in Syria still hasn't been found 12 years later As rebels set about freeing those imprisoned by the reposed Assad regime, more missing people are being found. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024	US 'pilgrim' locked up by Assad regime found barefoot in Syria A US man who says he was locked up after crossing into Syria by foot seven months ago has been found safe after rebels liberated the country. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024
India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria, to return to India via commercial flights "The Government of India today evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria, following recent developments in that country," it said in a late-night statement on Tuesday. DNA - Published on December 12, 2024

Syria

Country in West Asia

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