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Iranian Defence Minister visits Syria to enhance security cooperation
Damascus: Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Syria to strengthen defence and security ties between the two countries, according to Syria’s Al-Watan online newspaper. “Everyone knows the important position of the…
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Damascus-Jeddah flights to resume after 8-year hiatus
Syrian Airlines has announced the resumption of its flight between Damascus International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting from November 7. “Flights to Jeddah airport were resumed…
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17 YPG members ‘neutralised’ in Syria after Ankara terror attack
Ankara: At least 17 members of the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) were “neutralised” by Turkish forces in northern Syria, according to Turkey’s Defence Ministry. In a statement, the Ministry said…
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Turkey strikes Syria, Iraq after Ankara ‘terror attack’
The Turkish Armed Forces has launched airstrikes against Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) targets in northern Syria and Iraq as a response to a terror attack on the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS)…
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Israel strikes multiple locations in Syria
Damascus: Israeli airstrikes targeted several locations across Syria on Thursday, injuring at least one person and causing significant damage. A major strike hit a car manufacturing plant in the industrial city of…
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UAE Prez announces USD 30M relief package for displaced Lebanese in Syria
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed an urgent relief package worth USD 30 million to displaced Lebanese citizens in the Syrian Arab Republic. The…
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Syria, Iran discuss ways to support Lebanon
Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday discussed ways to support Lebanon amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Lebanon. According to Syria’s state news agency…
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Over 52k Lebanese flee to Syria amid escalating Israeli military action
Damascus: More than 52,000 Lebanese citizens have fled to Syria since the escalation of Israeli military action in Lebanon last week, local media reported on Monday. The Al-Watan Online, citing a source…
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UN chief alarmed by communication devices explosions in Lebanon, Syria
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply alarmed by reports that a large number of communication devices exploded across Lebanon and in Syria on Tuesday and Wednesday, his spokesman has said.…
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Saudi Arabia reopens embassy in Syria after 12 years
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has reopened its embassy in Syria’s capital, Damascus, following a 12-year closure due to the Syrian civil war. The announcement was made by the Chargé d’affaires…
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Syria strongly condemns deadly Israeli airstrikes on central province
Syria on Monday strongly condemned the overnight Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Hama, which have killed 16, including four civilians, and injured 36 others, six of whom remained in critical condition.…
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Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Syrian military sites rises to 18
The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes on military sites in the city of Masyaf in Syria’s Hama has risen to 18, including four civilians, according to updated reports. The Syrian Observatory…
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Iran, Syria call for promoting bilateral cooperation
Iran’s new Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmoud Abbas have held a phone conversation, calling for expanded bilateral cooperation, according to Defa News, the Iranian Defense Ministry’s news…
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India dispatches anti-cancer drugs to Syria
New Delhi: India has dispatched a consignment of approximately 1400 kgs of anti-cancer drugs to Syria in humanitarian assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The drugs are dispatched from India, keeping…
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12 killed in rocket attack in Israel-occupied Syrian territory; Hezbollah denies responsibility
As many as 12 people died after a rocket was launched towards Israeli-occupied Majdal Shams in Syria, which Israel alleges was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah, reported The Jerusalem Post. Following a…
