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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…
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Iran urges support from Muslim states against rebel offensive in Syria
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday urged Muslim states to help address the problem in Syria, referring to the ongoing major offensive launched by Syria’s armed rebel groups since Wednesday. Pezeshkian…
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Syrian forces regain territory, halt rebel advance in Hama amid heavy fighting
Damascus: Syrian government forces launched a counteroffensive in the northern countryside of Hama province in central Syria, reclaiming key areas from rebel groups after days of intense clashes, state media and a…
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Rebels advance to Syria as army prepares for counterattack
Damascus: Militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied opposition factions are advancing in Syria’s central province of Hama after capturing key territories in the northwestern provinces of Aleppo and Idlib, as…
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Syrian President holds separate phone talks with UAE President, Iraqi PM
Damascus: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad held separate phone talks with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iraq on recent developments in Syria, counterterrorism cooperation, and various regional issues. According to…
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United State airstrikes kill five militia in Syria
Damascus: US airstrikes killed five members of militias and wounded several others in eastern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Britain-based monitoring group reported on Tuesday that US…
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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…
