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Turkey neutralises IS leader in Syria: Erdogan
Ankara: Turkey has neutralised Abu Hussein al-Qurayshi, leader of the Islamic State (IS) terror group, during an intelligence operation in Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced. “The National Intelligence Organization (MIT)…
- Middle East
Syria’s air defences intercept fresh Israeli missile attack
Damascus: Syrian air defences intercepted a fresh Israeli missile attack in the central province of Homs, state media reported. The air defences were responding to hostile targets in the skies of Homs,…
- Middle East
Syria intercepts Israeli missile attack
Damascus: Syrian air defences intercepted a fresh Israeli missile attack in the central province of Homs on Saturday, the state media said in a report. The air defences were responding to hostile…
- Middle East
Turkish troops kill 21 terrorists in Syria, Iraq: Defence Minister
Ankara: A total of 21 “terrorists” were killed by Turkish troops over the past four days in northern Syria and Iraq, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said. Three of the “terrorists” were…
- World
UN continues quake-related aid to Syria
United Nations: The UN and partners are continuing to help people affected by the recent earthquakes in Syria, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Across the country,…
- Middle East
Syria, Saudi Arabia agree to resume consular services, flights
Damascus/Riyadh: Syria and Saudi Arabia have agreed in a joint statement to resume consular services and flights, after the bilateral ties have been stranded for years. The announcement came as Syrian Foreign…
- Hyderabad
Relief collected in Hyderabad for Syria earthquake victims await nod amid war
Hyderabad: The relief material collected by Indian citizens for the victims of the earthquake in the Kingdom of Syria has not reached the country as a result of international sanctions imposed on…
- Middle East
Egyptian FM calls for end to terrorism in Syria
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has called for an end to all forms of terrorism and foreign “interference” in Syria in order to restore its security and stability. During a phone…
- Middle East
Israel launches airstrikes in Syria after rocket attacks
Tel Aviv: Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, in response to six rockets that were launched from its Islamic neighbour, The Times of Israel reported citing Israel Defence Force. The…
- Middle East
Militants in Syria fire 3 rockets toward Israel: Army
Jerusalem: Militants in Syria fired three rockets toward northern Israel on Saturday night, Israel’s military said, in a rare attack from Syria amid escalating tension in the region. According to a statement…
- Middle East
2 killed after Israel strikes Syrian military sites
Damascus: A fresh Israeli missile strike hit military sites in Syria’s capital Damascus on Tuesday, killing two civilians, the army in the war-torn Arab nation said in a statement. The attack, launched…
- Middle East
Israel shoots down unmanned aircraft from Syria
Jerusalem: Israeli military intercepted an unmanned aircraft that entered Israeli airspace from Syria, according to a statement by the military. The Israeli Air Force sent helicopters and fighter jets to track the…
- Middle East
Israel launches fresh attack against military sites in Syria
Damascus: Israel launched a fresh missile attack against military sites in the central Syrian province of Homs after midnight Sunday, the state TV reported. Syrian air defenses were triggered by the attack,…
- Middle East
In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake
By Willow Kreutzer, University of Iowa and Stephen Bagwell, University of Missouri-St. LouisColumbia When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks. They are much more…
- Middle East
Syrian air defences shoot down Israeli missiles over Damascus
Damascus: Syrian air defences on Friday most of the Israeli missile strike that targeted military sites in Damascus. Local media said the forces shot down most of the missiles in the sky…
