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  UN report says five failed assassination attempts targeted Syria President and top ministers

  World | February 12, 2026 7:37 IST

  Officials say the incidents show that IS continues efforts to weaken Syria’s new leadership. The report warns that the group is taking advantage of security gaps and political uncertainty across the country.

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  Battling terrorism major challenge for Syria: President

  World | September 01, 2014 8:41 IST

  Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday said that battling terrorism was a major challenge for the new government.Assad made the remarks during the inauguration ceremony of the newly-formed government on Sunday, in which the