Syria

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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 a republic that consists of 14 governorates (subdivisions). A country of fertile plains, high mountains, and deserts, Syria is home to diverse ethnic and religious groups, including the majority Arabs, Kurds, Turkmens, Assyrians, Circassians, Armenians, Albanians, Greeks, and Chechens. Religious groups include Sunnis, Christians, Alawites, and Druze. The capital and largest city is Damascus. Arabs are the largest ethnic group, and Sunni Muslims are the largest religious group. Syria is now the only country that is governed by Ba'athists, who advocate Arab socialism and Arab nationalism.

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Israel’s New Blitz Turns Deadly, Syrian Soldier Killed, Three Wounded in Attack on Damascus \| Watch In a deadly airstrike early Sunday, Israeli aircraft targeted military installations and a residential building in the southwestern part of Damascus, resulting in the death of one Syrian soldier and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 2 days ago

'Jordan, Syria, Israel Will Burn..' Hezbollah Aide Lebanon Warns of Catastrophic War In Middle East Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has issued a stark warning about the catastrophic consequences of a full-blown Israeli war on Lebanon. As tensions escalate between Hezbollah.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:20Published 3 days ago

Hezbollah’s Rocket Attack on IDF Base Kills 2 in Golan Heights, Nasrallah Vows More Strikes\| Watch Two Israeli civilians were killed in a Hezbollah rocket attack on the Golan Heights, part of a 40-rocket barrage. This assault was retaliation for the earlier killing of a Hezbollah operative in Syria,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:00Published 5 days ago

Hezbollah Exposes Confidential IDF Bases in Golan Heights In a New Video\| Watch Here Hezbollah released a video showcasing aerial reconnaissance footage of Israeli military sites in the occupied Syrian Golan. The 10-minute video, part of their "Hoopoe" series, revealed six strategic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 1 week ago

Hezbollah’s Fresh Rocket Blitz Burns Israel’s Kiryat Shmona, 2 IDF Soldiers Heavily Injured \| Video In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Hezbollah fighters launched a series of attacks against key Israeli military installations. This action comes as a response to what the Lebanese.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 1 week ago

Armed protesters, Turkish forces clash in north Syria Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:24Published 2 weeks ago

Top IDF Commanders Approve Operation Against Hezbollah Amid Rising Drone and Rocket Attacks\| Watch Senior IDF commanders approved plans to continue fighting Hezbollah as the terror group launched drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel. Israel fears the US may impose an arms blockade if it.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on June 19, 2024

Iraq’s Islamic Resistance Hits Israeli Military in Golan Heights – Second Strike This Week!\| Watch Iraq's Islamic Resistance has claimed responsibility for a drone strike on an Israeli military target in the occupied Golan Heights of Syria. This is the second such attack in a week, vowing more.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published on June 11, 2024

Iran & Hezbollah Unite in Lebanon to Plot Retaliation After Israeli Attacks Kill Fighters in Syria As Israel increases its attacks in Lebanon, Iran's acting foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has arrived in Lebanon for his first official diplomatic visit since his predecessor's death in a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on June 3, 2024

Pro-Iran Fighters Killed In Syria's Aleppo 'Israeli Blitz': Will Netanyahu's Provocation Anger Iran? In a recent airstrike near Aleppo, Israel reportedly killed 12 pro-Iran fighters, further escalating tensions in the region. Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions are seen as a direct provocation against.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on June 3, 2024

Israel's Deadly Airstrike on Syria: Multiple Killings in Aleppo Ignites Fears Full-Scale War On Sunday, June 2 nd, Israel launched a significant air attack on the Syrian city of Aleppo. The overnight strikes resulted in multiple fatalities, with Syrian state media confirming the attack led to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on June 3, 2024

Who are the Syrian officials facing war crimes trial in Paris court? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published on May 21, 2024

France begins its first war crimes trial of Syrian officials Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:32Published on May 21, 2024

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Jaishankar speaks to Iranian FM on release of 17 Indians onboard seized vessel On Saturday, 17 Indians among the 25-member crew of MSC Aries was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized the Israeli-linked cargo ship, days.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2024

17 Indians on board Israeli-linked vessel seized by Iran, India says, 'we are in touch with...' The Iranian action came amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 12 days ago. DNA - Published on April 13, 2024
Conflict zone: Air India and many foreign airlines now avoiding Iranian airspace Several airlines, including Air India, are changing flight routes to avoid Iran due to escalating tensions. US President Joe Biden expresses concerns about Iran's potential attack on Israel. Recent.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2024
US on high alert over threat of Iranian retaliation after top commanders killed in Syria - reports The US is on high alert over the possibility of significant retaliation from Iran following a deadly airstrike in Syria, according to American officials. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2024

Distressed at escalating tensions in West Asia: India India expressed concern over recent air strike in Syria by Israel, leading to destruction of Iran consulate and loss of 12 lives, including senior military officials. Indian foreign ministry stresses.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 4, 2024
Senior Iranian commander killed in strike on Iran's consulate in Syria - Iran state media A senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been killed in an airstrike on the country's consulate in Syria, according to Iranian state TV. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2024
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Inside the 'ticking time bomb' camp where Shamima Begum is being held The two sprawling camps overcrowded with Islamic State families in northeast Syria, where Shamima Begum has been confined for most of the last five years or so, are a continual security challenge. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024

Biden says US will 'respond' after three American troops are killed in drone attack in Jordan Joe Biden has said the US "shall respond" after three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in a drone strike on Saturday night in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023
Syrian asylum seeker attempted to take his own life during long wait for Home Office decision An asylum seeker who escaped to the UK after five years of torture in a Syrian prison has told Sky News he was so traumatised by the long wait for a Home Office decision on his case he attempted to.. Sky News - Published on November 26, 2023	France issues arrest warrant for Syria's President Assad France has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al Assad over the alleged use of banned chemical weapons against civilians. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023
Syria's Assad should not be invited to COP28 because of environmental damage caused by war Syrian President Bashar al Assad should not be invited to this year's COP28 climate talks because of the environmental destruction he and his regime have caused, a report has said. Sky News - Published on November 7, 2023	Why it's impossible to unpick US attacks in Syria from the unfolding war Airstrikes by the United States on Iranian-linked targets in Syria are the most vivid example yet of the potential for Israel's war with Hamas to ignite a much wider regional conflict. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran-linked munition storage sites in Syria The US military has launched retaliatory airstrikes on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Pentagon has said. Sky News - Published on October 27, 2023	US shoots down armed Turkish drone over Syria, Pentagon says The United States has shot down an armed Turkish drone operating near its troops in Syria, the Pentagon said. Sky News - Published on October 5, 2023
Assad and wife laugh and wave at Asian Games amid China talks Syrian President Bashar al Assad was among the guests at the opening of the Asian Games in China as his state's diplomatic relations appear to continue growing internationally. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2023	China's Xi meets Syria's Assad and announces strategic partnership Syrian President Bashar al Assad has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China for "in-depth talks", according to Chinese state media. Sky News - Published on September 22, 2023
Chinese fans call for refunds after loss to Syria China's men's football team were jeered by their own supporters following a 1-0 loss to Syria in a friendly in Chengdu. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2023	Syria's President Assad would 'welcome home refugees' Syrian President Bashar al Assad has said he would welcome home refugees who escaped the country's long-running civil war. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2023
Syrian asylum seeker says Bibby Stockholm barge reminds him of 'hiding from IS' A traumatised Syrian asylum seeker has said living on the Bibby Stockholm would remind him of hiding from IS, as lawyers protest against his transfer on to the barge. Sky News - Published on August 8, 2023	Yazidi genocide by Islamic State ranked alongside Holocaust after UK recognition Crimes of genocide were committed by Islamic State militants against an ancient religious community in Iraq and Syria, the UK has acknowledged. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2023
Survivor of migrant boat disaster has emotional reunion with brother An 18-year-old Syrian teenager who survived after a fishing boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Greece has been pictured in an emotional reunion with his brother. Sky News - Published on June 16, 2023	Helicopter 'mishap' leaves 22 US service personnel injured in Syria A helicopter "mishap" in northeastern Syria left 22 American service personnel injured over the weekend, the US military has said. Sky News - Published on June 13, 2023
Countries file torture complaint against Syria over 'unlawful killing' of thousands of civilians The governments of the Netherlands and Canada have filed a complaint against Syria in the International Court of Justice for breaches of the UN Convention against Torture. Sky News - Published on June 12, 2023	Refugee who stabbed British child and five others was denied asylum in France A Syrian refugee who stabbed six people, including four young children in Annecy, southeast France, was denied asylum in the country last month. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2023
Syrian President Assad attends Arab League summit after 12-year ban Syrian President Bashar al Assad has attended the annual summit of the Arab League for the first time in 12 years. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2023	Syrian president Assad invited to COP28 climate summit Syria's president Bashar al Assad has been invited to attend this year's COP28 climate talks in Dubai. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2023
Arab League votes to readmit Syria as members begin to normalise ties with President Assad The Arab League has voted to readmit Syria more than a decade after it was suspended following a bloody crackdown on street protests that led to civil war. Sky News - Published on May 7, 2023	Islamic State leader killed by Turkish intelligence services, says president The leader of Islamic State in Syria has been killed in a raid by the Turkish intelligence services, according to Turkey's president. Sky News - Published on May 1, 2023
British IS recruit who claimed he spent time in Syria 'on Playstation' pleads guilty to terror offence A former grammar school pupil has pleaded guilty to travelling to Syria to join Islamic State, despite previously claiming he had spent his time there playing computer games. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2023	Israel retaliates after six missiles fired from Syria towards Golan Heights Six rockets have been fired from Syria towards Israel overnight, according to the Israeli military. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2023

Syria

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