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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. 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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VIDEO: Radical Muslims Burn Down Huge Christmas Tree On Syrian Street, HTS Vows BIG Punishment [Video]

VIDEO: Radical Muslims Burn Down Huge Christmas Tree On Syrian Street, HTS Vows BIG Punishment

A shocking act of vandalism unfolded on a bustling Syrian street as a group of radical individuals burned down a towering Christmas tree, sparking outrage across the region. The incident, captured on..

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Syria Breaking: Iraq's Hashd Al-Sha'abi Forces Moves Troops to Syria Border amid Fears of Chaos [Video]

Syria Breaking: Iraq's Hashd Al-Sha'abi Forces Moves Troops to Syria Border amid Fears of Chaos

Iraq’s Hashd al-Sha’abi deploys troops and equipment to the Syrian border after Assad’s fall. The move aims to secure Iraq’s sovereignty and prevent militant threats amid rising regional..

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HTS Militants’ Deadly Campaign in Syria Exposed: Attacks Every 10 Minutes, Minorities Targeted [Video]

HTS Militants’ Deadly Campaign in Syria Exposed: Attacks Every 10 Minutes, Minorities Targeted

HTS militants have unleashed a terrifying campaign of violence across Syria, with attacks occurring every 10 minutes, primarily targeting minority populations along the coastal regions. Following their..

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Turkish Backed Fighters Flee BIG War In Syria's Tishrin Dam | Who Are Manbij Force? [Video]

Turkish Backed Fighters Flee BIG War In Syria's Tishrin Dam | Who Are Manbij Force?

Manbij forces successfully repelled a Turkish-backed attack near the Tishrin Dam in northern Syria, a critical infrastructure site. The dam, vital for electricity and water, has become a focal point in..

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Mount Hermon Under Israeli Control? IDF Tanks and Troops Penetrate Deep into Syria’s Quneitra [Video]

Mount Hermon Under Israeli Control? IDF Tanks and Troops Penetrate Deep into Syria’s Quneitra

Israeli forces have reportedly taken control of Mount Hermon’s peak, establishing a new military position overlooking Damascus' southwestern countryside. According to local sources cited by Al..

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Netanyahu Provokes Jolani; IDF Refuses to Leave Golan Buffer Zone in Syria | Israel-Syria War Soon? [Video]

Netanyahu Provokes Jolani; IDF Refuses to Leave Golan Buffer Zone in Syria | Israel-Syria War Soon?

Tensions are escalating as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensifies his stance on the Golan Heights, provoking Syrian militant leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Israel's Defense Forces (IDF)..

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Turkey Involved in Assad's Ousting? FM Fidan Meets al-Jolani in Damascus – Details of Discussion [Video]

Turkey Involved in Assad's Ousting? FM Fidan Meets al-Jolani in Damascus – Details of Discussion

In a surprising turn of events, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets with Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), in Damascus. The two leaders were seen walking, driving, and..

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Aleppo residents reflect on former President Assad's destructive regime [Video]

Aleppo residents reflect on former President Assad's destructive regime

Syrian and Russian forces battled to bring Syria's second city of Aleppo under Assad's full control for years, unleashing widespread devastation.

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Iran's Khamenei Says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis Act Independently, Rejects ‘Proxy Force’ Accusations [Video]

Iran's Khamenei Says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis Act Independently, Rejects ‘Proxy Force’ Accusations

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected claims that groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act as proxy forces for Tehran. Speaking on Sunday, Khamenei emphasized that..

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HTS Appoints New Foreign Minister: Will Syria be Democratic or Follow Strict Islamic Rule Post Assad [Video]

HTS Appoints New Foreign Minister: Will Syria be Democratic or Follow Strict Islamic Rule Post Assad

Syria’s new leadership has appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as foreign minister, marking a crucial step in rebuilding international relations after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. Led by Ahmed..

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Houthis Release Video: Mocks Netanyahu after Launching Ballistic Missile at Tel Aviv, Injuring 20 [Video]

Houthis Release Video: Mocks Netanyahu after Launching Ballistic Missile at Tel Aviv, Injuring 20

A ballistic missile fired from Yemen struck the Israeli-occupied territories, causing significant damage and leaving at least 20 Israeli settlers injured. This attack is part of Yemen's ongoing support..

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U.S Doubles Presence in Syria to 2,000 Troops: Pentagon Admits Surge But Calls it a 'Coincidence' [Video]

U.S Doubles Presence in Syria to 2,000 Troops: Pentagon Admits Surge But Calls it a 'Coincidence'

The Pentagon has revealed that the number of US troops in Syria has more than doubled, now totaling around 2,000 instead of the previously reported 900. In this video, we explore the Pentagon's..

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US Ends $10M Bounty on Abu Mohammad Al-Julani After Meeting HTS Leadership in Damascus on Friday [Video]

US Ends $10M Bounty on Abu Mohammad Al-Julani After Meeting HTS Leadership in Damascus on Friday

The US withdraws a $10M bounty on HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, enabling talks with Syria's new leadership after Assad's resignation. Discussions focus on counterterrorism and governance..

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UNRWA chief calls Swedish decision to end 'core support' disappointing [Video]

UNRWA chief calls Swedish decision to end 'core support' disappointing

For decades, UNRWA has operated networks of schools, medical facilities and other services around Gaza and the West Bank, as well as in neighbouring Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.

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'Ultimate form of government would allow for participation of as broad a swath of Syrian population' [Video]

'Ultimate form of government would allow for participation of as broad a swath of Syrian population'

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Erdogan calls on Western Nations to Stop Israeli Aggression in Syria, Warning of Dire Consequences [Video]

Erdogan calls on Western Nations to Stop Israeli Aggression in Syria, Warning of Dire Consequences

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urges Western countries, particularly the U.S., to take action against Israel’s military aggression in Syria, emphasizing the potential for regional..

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‘Leave Now or Face Consequences': Putin Threatens Netanyahu On Syria Land Grab [Video]

‘Leave Now or Face Consequences': Putin Threatens Netanyahu On Syria Land Grab

Russian President Putin condemned Israel's actions in Syria, particularly the seizure of Syrian territories like the Golan Heights. He acknowledged Israel’s security concerns but emphasized..

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Gaza Stabbing: Al-Qassam Fighters Kill 4 Israeli Soldiers With Knives Out Attack | Watch [Video]

Gaza Stabbing: Al-Qassam Fighters Kill 4 Israeli Soldiers With Knives Out Attack | Watch

In a shocking new development, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, have killed four Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers in a deadly attack in Gaza. The assault took place in the..

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Putin Names 3 Deceased World Leaders He’d Like to Have Tea With and Shares What He Learned from Them [Video]

Putin Names 3 Deceased World Leaders He’d Like to Have Tea With and Shares What He Learned from Them

In a surprising moment during his annual press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked which deceased world leaders he would like to have tea with. Putin shared his fond memories of..

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Bloodbath In Yemen VIDEOS: New Israeli Bomb Blitz Kills Nine After Houthis Burn Tel-Aviv School [Video]

Bloodbath In Yemen VIDEOS: New Israeli Bomb Blitz Kills Nine After Houthis Burn Tel-Aviv School

A deadly wave of Israeli fighter jet bombings has struck Yemen, leaving at least nine people dead, following a missile attack on a school in Tel Aviv. The airstrikes are part of Israel’s retaliation..

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EU leaders agree key principles on Syria but caution: 'The jury is still out' [Video]

EU leaders agree key principles on Syria but caution: 'The jury is still out'

The European Union has opened the door for sanctions relief on Syria after Assad's fall but without providing a specific timeline.

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Putin Thanks NBC Reporter for Revealing Ukraine’s Killing of Russian General as Terrorism | Watch [Video]

Putin Thanks NBC Reporter for Revealing Ukraine’s Killing of Russian General as Terrorism | Watch

In a revealing statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses Russia’s primary goal in Syria—preventing the establishment of an Islamic caliphate and eradicating terrorism. Putin clarifies..

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Iran’s First Presidential Visit to Egypt in 11 Years Sparks Firestorm Over Yemen and Syria | Watch [Video]

Iran’s First Presidential Visit to Egypt in 11 Years Sparks Firestorm Over Yemen and Syria | Watch

Iran’s first presidential visit to Egypt in over a decade has ignited a diplomatic firestorm, as tensions rise over the ongoing crises in Yemen and Syria. The landmark visit, which includes..

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Rushed negotiations with Russia will lead to 'bad deal' for Ukraine, Kaja Kallas warns [Video]

Rushed negotiations with Russia will lead to 'bad deal' for Ukraine, Kaja Kallas warns

"Syria shows us that Russia is not invincible and we shouldn't underestimate our own power," Kaja Kallas said on Thursday.

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‘Haven’t Met Assad, in Talks With Jolani’: Putin Reveals Russia’ Primary Goal in Syria | Watch [Video]

‘Haven’t Met Assad, in Talks With Jolani’: Putin Reveals Russia’ Primary Goal in Syria | Watch

In a revealing statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin discusses Russia’s primary goal in Syria—preventing the establishment of an Islamic caliphate and eradicating terrorism. Putin clarifies..

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Protests break out as hooded fighters torch Christmas tree in Syria

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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.
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UN investigators 'preparing to deploy' to probe Assad war crimes

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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.
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Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?'

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Counter-terror police on high alert for jihadi attacks from potential British ISIS supporters

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British diplomats hold talks with leader of Syrian group that led ousting of Assad

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Assad's cousin says new leaders can't be trusted to turn away from extremist past

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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.
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'Everyone is scared now' - Syria's Alawites fear retribution after Assad downfall

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Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre

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Jets scream overhead and soldiers drop down into gun turrets - outside Russia's military base in Syria

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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.
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'Happy we reached our country': Four Indians arrive in Delhi from Syria

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'Disinformation': India denies reports of visa denial to pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada

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Family, aides, and soldiers abandoned: Assad’s solo escape to Moscow

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Inside the 'coffin' cells where Syrian prisoners were fed to be kept alive just for interrogation

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British journalist abducted in Syria still hasn't been found 12 years later

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US 'pilgrim' locked up by Assad regime found barefoot in Syria

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India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria, to return to India via commercial flights

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