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  US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, kills leader linked to ISIS ambush

  World | January 18, 2026 6:45 IST

  It was the latest strike as part of a broader US operation ordered by President Donald Trump following the ambush of the Americans to target "ISIS thugs" trying to regroup after the ouster of autocratic leader Bashar Assad a year ago.

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  Operation Hawkeye Strike: US launches large-scale airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria

  World | January 11, 2026 6:40 IST

  Operation Hawkeye Strike: The large-scale strikes, conducted by the US alongside partner forces, occurred around 12:30 pm ET. The strikes hit multiple Islamic State targets across Syria.

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  Six people killed, more than 20 injured as massive blast hits mosque in Syria’s Homs

  World | December 26, 2025 23:50 IST

  The Syria’s interior ministry in a statement said that a terrorist explosion targeted the Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque during Friday prayers in Al-Khadri Street in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood of Homs and confirmed that six people were killed and 21 others wounded.

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  US targets ISIS strongholds in Syria over killing of 3 Americans; Trump says 'you'll be hit harder'

  World | December 20, 2025 7:36 IST

  In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump said the Syrian government is 'fully' backing the US military strikes. Lauding Syrian President Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa, Trump said Syria is currently being led by a man "who is working very hard to bring Greatness back" to the middle east nation.

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  2 US soldiers, civilian killed in IS attack in Syria, Trump vows 'very serious retaliation'

  World | December 14, 2025 7:08 IST

  According to the US military, the attack was conducted by a lone ISIS militant. It also left three other servicemen injured, who according to Trump are "doing pretty well".

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  US raid in Syria kills undercover anti-IS informant instead of Islamic State group official

  World | December 05, 2025 20:57 IST

  A US raid in Syria meant to capture an IS official mistakenly killed an undercover informant, who had been helping track extremist activity. The incident has raised concerns over flawed intelligence and the need for stronger coordination between Washington and Syria’s interim government.

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  Trump to host al-Sharaa in first-ever visit to White House. Why Syrian President's visit is crucial?

  Explainers | November 02, 2025 9:50 IST

  al-Sharaa will become the first Syrian president who will visit the White House. According to an official, al-Sharaa may sign an agreement to join the US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the Middle East.

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  Bomb explosion kills four Syrian soldiers on Defence Ministry bus near Deir el-Zour

  World | October 16, 2025 18:29 IST

  No one claimed responsibility for the attack, but the area is known to be home to sleeper cells of the Islamic State group that was defeated in Syria in 2019.

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  Syria President Al-Sharaa addresses UNGA, first such speech by a Syrian head of state in 58 years

  World | September 25, 2025 9:45 IST

  US President Donald Trump had earlier met Al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and announced the lifting of decades-old sanctions. As Al-Sharaa spoke, hundreds of people gathered in front of giant screens in Syrian cities and towns to witness the speech.

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  Israeli drone strikes kill 6 Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb: Reports

  World | August 27, 2025 16:46 IST

  The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes. Since the fall of Bashar Assad in December, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes on different parts of the country, destroying Syrian army assets.

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  Israel-Syria ceasefire brokered by US amid deadly Druze-Bedouin clashes in Sweida

  World | July 19, 2025 7:59 IST

  US envoy Tom Barrack announces a ceasefire between Israel and Syria after deadly sectarian violence in Sweida. Nearly 80,000 displaced, as the humanitarian crisis deepens and tensions persist.

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  Israel conducts strikes near Syria's Sweida. Here's why Netanyahu attacked Druze-majority city

  World | July 18, 2025 19:30 IST

  On Sunday, clashes began between the Druze minority and the Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribes in Syria. Till now, hundreds have died in the clashes.

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  Israel Attacks Syria To Protect 'Druze' People: Who Are They, What's Happening In Suweida?

  Originals | July 17, 2025 15:01 IST

  Israel Attacks Syria: A fresh conflict is unfolding in the Middle East, focused on Syria's Suweida city. Israel, citing protection of the Druze minority, has launched airstrikes, raising questions about its involvement. Who are Druze people, what's their relation with Israel?

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  Anchor runs mid telecast as Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian TV building during live show | WATCH

  World | July 16, 2025 20:44 IST

  Clashes between government forces and members of a minority sect in Syria have drawn intervention by Israel and once again raised fears of a breakdown in the country's fragile postwar order.

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  Suicide bomber strikes Syrian church near Damascus during Sunday mass killing at least 13

  World | June 23, 2025 0:01 IST

  The attack has heightened fears about the re-emergence of extremist sleeper cells, especially as President Ahmad al-Sharaa continues to face challenges in asserting full control over the country.

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  Once imprisoned by US troops as an insurgent with al-Qaeda links, Syria's new President meets Trump

  World | May 14, 2025 21:05 IST

  Syria's Foreign Ministry said Trump and al-Sharaa discussed the Syrian-US partnership in fighting terror and armed groups such as IS, standing in the way of stability.

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  Donald Trump announces plan to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad's fall

  World | May 14, 2025 5:55 IST

  US President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the country's new leadership "will hopefully succeed in stabilising the country in keeping peace," suggesting the US is ready to support Syria's transition.

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  Israel carries out airstrikes in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, over 200 people killed

  World | March 18, 2025 9:27 IST

  Israel has blocked all food, medicine, fuel and other supplies from entering Gaza, it demands Hamas to accept changes in the two sides' ceasefire deal.

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  Syria Sees 1,000 Deaths, Women Paraded Naked in Revenge Violence

  News | March 09, 2025 18:11 IST

  In one of Syria's deadliest bouts of violence, more than 1,000 people have died in clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

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  Over 1000 died after two days of clashes and revenge killings in Syria

  World | March 09, 2025 6:44 IST

  Clashes erupted between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad on Thursday. One of the residents called the attacks "revenge killings" of the Alawite minority for the crimes committed by Assad's government.