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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…
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Iran accuses US, Israel of fueling ‘takfiri terrorism’ in Syria
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, December 3 raised serious concerns regarding the resumption of hostilities in Syria labelling the situation as “Takfiri terrorism” in the war-torn…
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UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the recent escalation of violence in Syria, his spokesman said. Guterres is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence across…
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UN envoy urges de-escalation as latest conflict in Syria poses severe risks
United Nations: United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O Pedersen warned that the latest developments in Syria pose severe risks, urging parties concerned to protect civilians and find a way out…
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Turkish-backed forces advance on Kurdish areas in Aleppo, over 2L face isolation
Damascus: Turkish-backed factions launched an offensive on Kurdish-held areas in Aleppo province, leading to the isolation of over 200,000 Syrian Kurds, a war monitor reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said…
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UN urges immediate ceasefire, dialogue amid latest conflict in Syria
Damascus: UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, on Sunday urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in northwestern Syria’s Aleppo and dialogue among relevant parties. The recent escalation of…
