Syria
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India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria days after Bashar al-Assad govt's fall
India | Dec 11, 2024, 06:50 AM ISTThe 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.
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Syria rebels name Mohammed Al-Bashir head of transitional government: Report
World | Dec 10, 2024, 07:59 PM ISTSyria crisis: New prime minister Mohammed al-Bashir will lead the interim government to manage the transition and prevent the country from descending into chaos.
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Syria: Will US make tie with designated terror group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham that ends Assad regime?
World | Dec 10, 2024, 08:54 AM ISTSyria crisis: The State Department said the US had arranged with local groups to secure the shuttered US Embassy compound in Damascus, which suspended operations in 2012 and had been until recently under the protection of the Czech Embassy.
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Syria Crisis: Why India Should Be Concerned About the Fall of Assad in Syria
News | Dec 09, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTIndia is closely watching the situation in Syria as rebel forces claim to have toppled Bashar al-Assad's government. This could affect the relationship between India and Syria, which has been friendly and peaceful for many years. Watch the video to know more.
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Syria Crisis: From Al-Qaida to Nusra Front, Know Everything About Rebel Group Hayat Tahrir Al-sham
Originals | Dec 09, 2024, 05:56 PM ISTA sudden stormy rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - a designated terrorist organisation by the US-led Western bloc - ended a 13-year-long civil war, compelling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to flee his country. What led to the uprising, how is the group linked to Al-Qaeda and what's next for Syria?
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Syrian Crisis: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu celebrates Assad's ouster, cites IDF's key role
News | Dec 09, 2024, 06:00 PM ISTSyrian Crisis: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the ousting of Syria's Bashar al-Assad as a "historic day" that followed the blows delivered by Israel against Assad's supporters Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Russia grants political asylum to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad: Kremlin
World | Dec 09, 2024, 04:41 PM ISTAssad reportedly left Syria early Sunday, and Syrians have been pouring into streets echoing with celebratory gunfire after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.
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Hayat Tahrir al-Sham: From al-Qaida's links to Nusra Front, know everything about rebel group
World | Dec 09, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTAs the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham fighters swept across Syria in just 10 days, the Assad family's 50-year rule came to an end in Syria. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has been in the leading role in uprooting the Assad government, which had the backing of Russia and Iran.
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Syrian rebels topple statues as Assad regime collapses | IN PICS
World | Dec 09, 2024, 02:21 PM ISTSyrian rebels declared the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime after toppling statues of his father, Hafez al-Assad, across Syria. Amid celebrations in Damascus, Hama, and Latakia, they announced Assad’s escape and the release of political prisoners, marking end of five decades of Assad family rule.
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Syria civil war: US launches massive airstrikes to target ISIS after al-Assad’s fall
World | Dec 09, 2024, 08:42 AM ISTThe US conducted over 75 airstrikes targeting ISIS camps in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. CENTCOM confirmed no civilian casualties. President Biden reiterated America’s commitment to preventing an ISIS resurgence.
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Syria Civil War: Biden's first reaction after fall of Assad govt, says 'it's historic opportunity'
World | Dec 09, 2024, 06:58 AM ISTSyria Civil War: The main backers (Iran, Hezbollah and Russia) of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have been Iran weakened due to ongoing wars in Ukraine and Lebanon. Their support for the Assad government collapsed as all three of them grew weaker in the last couple of months.
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Syria President Assad, his family arrive in Moscow after Russia grants them asylum: Reports
World | Dec 09, 2024, 06:13 AM ISTSyria crisis: The situation in Syria has escalated significantly as Islamist-led rebels have claimed to have ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, marking a dramatic shift in the capital.
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Indian nationals in war-torn Syria safe, embassy operational in Damascus: Sources
World | Dec 08, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe Indian Embassy in Damascus remains operational, ensuring the safety of Indian nationals amid escalating violence in Syria, while the government urges citizens to leave the country if possible.
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Syria crisis: Assad left country, gave orders to transfer power peacefully, claims Russia
World | Dec 08, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTSyria crisis: Apart from Iran, Russia was a key international protector for the Assad regime as it helped Assad during the civil war. However, the protracted Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hezbollah strikes have significantly weakened their capabilities.
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Syria crisis: President Bashar al-Assad’s rule ends as rebels storm Damascus, people celebrate
World | Dec 08, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTPresident Bashar al-Assad's 50-year rule over Syria ends as rebels storm Damascus, prompting widespread celebrations and uncertainty about the country's future.
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Syria civil war: President Bashar Al-Assad flees country as rebels enter Damascus
World | Dec 08, 2024, 10:36 AM ISTOn November 27, the rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an offensive to depose President Bashar Al-Assad. With in a short span of 10 days, the rebels succeeded in their attempt and conceived what the Islamic State couldn't during the long-stretched civil war.
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Syria Crisis: Why Damascus faces new threats after prolonged stalemate? | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Dec 07, 2024, 04:59 PM ISTRebels have launched a sudden and strategic offensive against Assad’s regime, targeting Damascus and exploiting external pressures and internal weaknesses amid renewed civil war escalations.
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India issues travel advisory for its citizens in violence-hit Syria amid escalating tensions
India | Dec 07, 2024, 08:03 AM ISTSyria violence: Indians currently in Syria are requested to remain in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus at their emergency helpline number (also on WhatsApp) and email ID hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in for updates.
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Syrian Civil War: Residents flee Aleppo as conflict escalates after rebel groups intensify assault
News | Dec 03, 2024, 06:45 PM ISTSyrian Civil War: Thousands of residents are fleeing Aleppo city in northern Syria as rebel groups intensify their assault. The rebel groups fired shells at a dormitory complex and formed a so-called "military government".
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IDF Says Hezbollah Hiding $500 Million In Gold and Cash At Hassan Nasrallah's Bunker, Shares Video
News | Oct 22, 2024, 04:16 PM ISTIsrael-Hezbollah War: IDF claimed Hezbollah has stashed hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold in a bunker built under a hospital in Beirut. Here's the video shared by IDF.