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  Syria: Over 200 Assad loyalists killed in clashes with government forces

  World | March 08, 2025 6:42 IST

  Ongoing clashes between the two sides have marked the worst violence since Assad's government was toppled in early December by insurgent groups led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

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  Syria stuns China: Syrian govt appoints Uygur militants to top military posts, Beijing reacts

  World | January 09, 2025 15:19 IST

  Syria has stunned China by appointing Uygur militant group 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement', to senior military ranks. In its response, China has raised concerns urging Syria to prevent any terrorist forces from using Syrian territory to threaten the security of other countries.

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  Syria gradually gravitates Westward: Russia, Iran left to grapple with who's the biggest looser

  Explainers | January 02, 2025 11:25 IST

  After Assad's regime was toppled in Syria, Iran and Russia seem to have suffered the biggest setback. Moscow and Tehran see West coming closer to Syria, which used to be closely intricated with their geopolitical aspirations.

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  'Will support in overcoming decades of dictatorship': Ukraine pledges assistance for Syria

  World | December 30, 2024 21:11 IST

  After the ouster of pro-Russia regime in Syria, Ukraine has announced assistance for the middle east nation. Ukraine's President said that Kyiv will support Syria in overcoming decades of dictatorial rule.

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  Syrian rebels strengthen border security amid tensions post Assad's ouster

  News | December 28, 2024 17:30 IST

  Syrian rebels stepped up security at the country's borders with neighboring countries as tensions rise. The Islamist rebels who took over Syria were seen operating a checkpoint at the country's border with Lebanon.

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  Asma, Bashar-Al Assad's wife diagnosed with blood cancer, has 50 per cent survival chance

  World | December 26, 2024 17:08 IST

  Asma al-Assad, the former first lady of Syria and wife of ousted President Bashar al-Assad is diagnosed with blood cancer, reports suggest. Earlier, she battled breast cancer in 2019.

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  Israel admits role in killing Ismail Haniyeh, helping topple Assad govt in Syria, warns Houthis now

  World | December 24, 2024 9:38 IST

  Israeli Defence Minister in his speech on Monday said that they have defeated Hamas and Hezbollah, and helped in toppling the Bashar Al-Assad regime while warning a similar action against Houthis leadership.

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  Yearender 2024: The Fall of Assad's Government in Syria and its global impact

  World | December 23, 2024 15:02 IST

  While the country’s conflict lines have been largely stalemated since 2020, Syria’s economic woes have only multiplied in the past few years.

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  Yearender 2024: PM Modi's comeback to escalating Israel-Hamas war, events that defined past year

  Originals | December 23, 2024 13:13 IST

  Yearender 2024: A transformative year in global politics, marked by Trump's comeback and the fall of Assad's government in Syria. Geopolitical tensions, economic upheavals, and climate challenges reshaped the global landscape. Let's look back at 5 key events that defined 2024.

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  Putin breaks silence on Syria crisis: 'Haven't met Assad since granting him asylum in Moscow'

  World | December 20, 2024 9:33 IST

  In his first comments on Assad’s downfall, Putin said that he hadn’t yet met the former Syrian ruler, whom he has given asylum in Moscow, but plans to.

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  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran hopes to see peaceful transition of government in Syria

  News | December 18, 2024 14:42 IST

  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that Iran hopes for a peaceful transition in Syria, ultimately leading to the establishment of an inclusive government representing all Syrians. Watch to know more!

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  Assad's first statement after his dramatic ouster: 'No plans to leave Syria, wanted to fight'

  World | December 16, 2024 19:13 IST

  Hours after insurgent groups attacked the capital, Assad said he left Damascus on the morning of December 8. The ousted leader said that he left the country in coordination with Russian allies.

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  Syria: Personal candid photos of Assad leak from his Damascus palace | Viral PICS Inside

  World | December 16, 2024 18:00 IST

  The circulation of these photos mirrors the chaotic aftermath of Assad's ouster last week, as ordinary Syrians roamed the presidential palace, witnessing the hasty remnants of his abrupt departure.

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  Know about drug Captagon, and how is it linked to Syria's Assad Regime?

  World | December 15, 2024 11:21 IST

  Captagon was briefly approved in the United States before becoming a controlled substance in the 1980s. The drug remained legal for the treatment of narcolepsy in many European countries until recent times.

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  US confirms direct contact with HTS rebels after Assad's fall, Blinken says

  World | December 14, 2024 23:43 IST

  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed direct contact with Syrian rebel group HTS after Assad's fall, aiming to support stability during the transition. US remains cautious about HTS's promises of moderation and focuses on humanitarian efforts, including finding missing Americans.

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  Four Indians stuck in Syria reach Delhi, thank embassy for evacuation efforts

  India | December 14, 2024 12:57 IST

  Regarding the current situation in Syria, the MEA said that India continues to monitor the situation in Syria and underlines the need for all parties to work collectively in order to preserve the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Arab nation.

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  Syria: Missing US man found in Southern Damascus, says prison experience 'wasn't too bad'

  World | December 13, 2024 15:02 IST

  Timmerman, 29, said he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in Palestine Branch, a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence.

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  Syria Civil War: Syrians head home from Turkey to 'a better life' after end of Assad regime

  News | December 12, 2024 18:09 IST

  Syrians lined up at the Turkish border to head home after rebels ousted President Bashar al-Assad, speaking of their expectations for a better life following what was for many a decade of hardship in Turkey. Watch to know more!

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  Russia maintains contacts with new authorities in Syria after fall of Bashar Assad regime: Kremlin

  World | December 11, 2024 16:48 IST

  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "We are monitoring most closely what is happening in Syria." "We, of course, maintain contacts with those who are currently controlling the situation in Syria," Peskov said in a conference call with reporters.

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  India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria days after Bashar al-Assad govt's fall

  India | December 11, 2024 6:50 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs said that they will closely monitor the ongoing unrest in Syria and advised the Indian nationals remaining in Syria to be in contact with the Indian Embassy.