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Syria’s Bashar Al Assad is in Moscow: Source
Syria’s ousted President, Bashar Al Assad, and members of his family arrived in Russia’s capital, Moscow, on Sunday, December 8, Russian news agency reported, citing a Kremlin source. “Assad, with his family,…
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Indian embassy in Syria remains operational amid conflict
The Indian embassy in Damascus, the capital of war-torn Syria, is still functioning and in regular contact with Indian nationals, according to sources. All Indians in Syria are reported to be safe,…
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Turkey urges caution to prevent terrorists from exploiting Syria’s situation
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed here on Sunday the need to prevent terrorist organisations from exploiting the situation in Syria for their agendas. Speaking at a press conference during the Doha…
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India issues travel advisory amid escalating tensions in Syria
New Delhi: India on Friday, December 8, issued an advisory urging all its citizens to avoid travelling to Syria in the wake of the violence and unrest in the Middle Eastern country. …
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Iranian embassy ‘attacked’ by rebel forces in Syria: Unconfirmed reports
Iranian embassy in Syria was “attacked” on Sunday, December 8 according to Iranian state TV, after rebel forces declared the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime following a large-scale offensive that reached Damascus.…
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Israel deploys forces in Golan buffer zone amid ‘fall’ of Assad regime in Syria
Tel Aviv: Israel has deployed its forces in new positions within the buffer zone along the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights on Sunday following the”fall” of the Assad regime in Syria.…
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Syrian Prez Assad leaves Damascus as rebels advance towards capital: Reports
Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly left Damascus as rebel forces advanced towards the capital, according to media reports. Earlier on Saturday, the Islamist faction Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) claimed significant…
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Leave at the earliest: Indian govt to citizens in Syria amid escalating tensions
In response to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Syria, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an urgent advisory encouraging Indian nationals to leave the country as soon as…
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Jordan, Lebanon secure borders as Syrian conflict escalates
Jordan has announced the closure of the Jaber border crossing with Syria due to escalating security concerns amid intensified clashes in southern Syria. Interior Minister Mazen Farrayah stated that while Jordanian citizens…
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India issues travel advisory for its citizens in violence-hit Syria
New Delhi: India on Friday issued an advisory urging all its citizens to avoid travelling to Syria in the wake of the violence and unrest in the Middle eastern country. “In view…
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Syria: Rebels celebrate Hama takeover by toppling Hafez al-Assad’s statue
Syrian rebels celebrated another victory in Hama city by toppling a giant statue of former president Hafez al-Assad amid jubilant crowds. This event took place on Thursday 5, after the rebels seized…
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Turkey’s Erdogan, UN chief discuss Syrian conflict over phone
Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a phone call, discussing the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement from Erdogan’s office. During the phone conversation…
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Hezbollah vows support for Syrian govt amid rebel offensives
Beirut: Hezbollah will support the Syrian government amid escalating offensives by rebel forces, Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a televised speech. While Qassem did not clarify the form of support,…
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Rebels seize Hama: Syrian army claims 300 militants killed amid fierce clashes
The Syrian army forces engaged in fierce fighting in the central province of Hama against rebel factions, mainly the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), killing at least 300 militants, according to the Syrian…
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UNGA urges Israel to withdraw, reaffirms two-state solution
United Nations: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted two resolutions requesting Israel to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories and occupied Syrian Golan, reaffirming the two-state solution as the only path to…
