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UAE condemns Israel for seizing buffer zone with Syria
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned Israel’s seizure of the demilitarised buffer zone in the Golan Heights and other neighbouring leading positions. The seizure violates international law, particularly…
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India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria after rebel forces overthrow Assad regime
New Delhi: India evacuated 75 of its nationals from Syria on Tuesday, two days after rebel forces overthrew President Bashar al-Assad’s authoritarian government, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday.…
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UN says 16 million people need aid in Syria
United Nations: UN humanitarians described the situation in Syria as chaotic and fluid, with more than 16 million people in the country requiring assistance. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
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US charges former Syrian officials for war crimes
Washington: US federal indictment has charged two former senior Syrian intelligence officials from the regime of former President Bashar al-Assad with “war crimes against Americans and other civilians,” the Department of Justice…
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Hamas calls on Syrian people to unite
Gaza: Hamas on Monday called on the Syrian people to unite. “We call on all components of the Syrian people to unite their ranks, have more national cohesion, and rise above the…
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Syrian militant forces grant amnesty to conscripts
Damascus: Syria’s militant forces that have taken control of Damascus announced a general amnesty for all army personnel conscripted into mandatory service. In a statement, the militant forces’ Military Operations Department declared,…
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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for intel chief, meets Senators; supports him on Syria
Washington: Nominated for the powerful position of the Director of National Intelligence, former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard met key Senators on Capitol Hill and supported President-elect Donald Trump’s views on Syria. “I stand…
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Watch: Syrian rebel forces seize Khalid Ibn Walid mosque in Homs
In a significant development amidst the ongoing conflict in Syria, opposition forces captured another strategic city Homs located near the capital Damascus and seized the Khalid Ibn al-Walid Mosque in the early…
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Iran says Syria’s future should be decided by its people
Iran said that it believes the Syrian people should have the sole right to determine their own future, free from any foreign interference or imposition. In response to the latest developments in…
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India calls for ‘peaceful Syrian-led political process’ after fall of al-Assad regime
India on Monday urged all parties in Syria to prioritise the unity and integrity of the nation following the fall of the al-Assad regime. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a…
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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.…
