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Syrias foreign minister visits Lebanon as both nations seek to rebuild ties after Assads ouster

BEIRUT, Oct 10: Syrias foreign minister arrived in Lebanons capital on Friday in what observers say could mark a breakth

Daily Excelsior 10 Oct 2025 4:30 pm

Kristi Noem: Antifa Is A Highly Sophisticated Islamic Proto-State That Controlled Territory In Iraq And Syria From 2013-2019

The post Kristi Noem: Antifa Is A Highly Sophisticated Islamic Proto-State That Controlled Territory In Iraq And Syria F

theonion 9 Oct 2025 11:43 pm

Syrian army and SDF reach ceasefire deal in Aleppo city following clashes

The fighting followed army redeployment along frontlines with SDF

The Hindu 7 Oct 2025 10:32 am

Recalling Syrias political milestones, as the nation votes

One of the oldest-inhabited regions in the world, Syria has had a fraught relationship with democracy

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 3:19 pm

Syria Holds First Elections Since Assads Fall

The Peoples Assembly will be tasked with passing a new elections law and constitution as the country moves through its p

Deccan Chronicle 6 Oct 2025 9:56 am

Diplomatic wins embolden Syria interim President to monopolise power

Gamble of Al-Sharaa to obtain external recognition and legitimacy By Manish Rai In his maiden speech in the United Nati

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 8:10 pm

Syrian electors cast ballots in indirect vote for first post-Assad parliament

Sunday's vote will determine two-thirds of the 210-seat parliament, and results are expected the same night. But the leg

The Hindu 5 Oct 2025 10:32 am

Syria selects members of first post-Assad parliament in contested process

Syria is set to select its first post-Assad parliament, a process widely criticized as undemocratic. Interim leader Ahme

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2025 7:37 am

Many Syrians unaware of first parliamentary election since Assad's fall

There were no candidate posters on the main streets and squares, no rallies, or public debates

The Hindu 4 Oct 2025 12:53 pm

Many Syrians unaware of first parliamentary election since Assads fall

DAMASCUS(Syria), Oct 4: The streets of Damascus barely showed sign Saturday a parliamentary election was set to take pla

Daily Excelsior 4 Oct 2025 12:32 pm

Shock claim: Deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia, watchdog reports

Deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was reportedly poisoned in Moscow while under Vladimir Putins protection, accordin

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2025 6:21 pm

Manchester synagogue attack: Police name assailant in mass stabbing incident as a British citizen of Syrian descent

London police identified Jihad al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent, as the suspect in a deadly at

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2025 6:55 am

Who is Jihad Al-Shamie, Manchester synagogue stabbing attack suspect identified by police? Here's all about British citizen of Syrian descent who fatally stabbed worshippers

Who is Jihad Al-Shamie, Manchester synagogue stabbing attack suspect identified by police? A 35-year-old British citizen

The Economic Times 3 Oct 2025 4:12 am

How Syria's first elections since autocrat Assad's ouster is expected to unfold

Syria will hold parliamentary elections this Sunday. This marks the first vote since Bashar Assad's removal. Most seats

The Economic Times 2 Oct 2025 10:46 am

RSS to celebrate centenary with 1,622 public events in Kerala

KOCHI: Kicking off its centenary celebrations, the RSS will organise 1,622 public events and 1,423 pathasanchalans in Ke

The New Indian Express 1 Oct 2025 8:37 am

Man in Viral Beheading Photo Misidentified as Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa

The photos show two different people Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa and killed ISIS militant Mohammed Elomar.

The Quint 30 Sep 2025 12:04 pm

Probe Agency NIA Court Finds 2 Guilty In 2018 Coimbatore ISIS Case

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court here on Saturday found two Coimbatore residents guilty of recruiting and pro

NDTV 29 Sep 2025 8:56 pm

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa makes first United Nations address in nearly 60 years

Ahmad al-Sharaa said Syria is returning to the international community after six decades of dictatorship that killed one

The Hindu 25 Sep 2025 1:16 pm

Al-Sharaa becomes first Syrian president at UNGA since 1967

United Nations: Turning the page on decades of distance, Syrias president addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday

The Siasat Daily 25 Sep 2025 12:37 pm

Saudi, Qatar pledge USD 89M to back Syrias public sector

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced joint financial support of 89 million US dollars to Syria, Saudi state med

The Siasat Daily 25 Sep 2025 11:53 am

Ukraine restores diplomatic ties with Syria, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine and Syria restore diplomatic relations, with Ukraine offering support to Syria for stability and economic relief

The Hindu 25 Sep 2025 6:27 am

Al-Sharaa makes historic first Syrian president return to UN since 1967

Damascus: Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the UN General Assembly, the fi

The Siasat Daily 22 Sep 2025 8:37 pm

Netanyahu Confirms Progress In Syria Talks, But Says Security Deal Still Far off

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there has been progress on a security deal with Syria but an ag

NDTV 21 Sep 2025 6:58 pm

Israel making progress on Syria pact but deal still far off, Netanyahu says

Mr. Netanyahu said victory against Hezbollah in Lebanon had opened up the possibility of peace with Israels northern nei

The Hindu 21 Sep 2025 6:30 pm

Former Al-Qaeda leader, once arrested by the US to visit New York weeks after 9/11 anniversary

Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syrian Interim President, will visit New York for the UN General Assembly. The Middle East Institute wi

The Economic Times 21 Sep 2025 2:37 pm

Erdogan says Palestine, US ties and Syria talks on agenda in US trip

President Erdogan is set to address Israel's actions in Gaza at the U.N. General Assembly, advocating for greater recogn

The Economic Times 21 Sep 2025 1:21 pm

US-led coalition kills top ISIS operative in Syria

Baghdad: The US-led coalition said its troops killed a top militant from the Islamic State group in central Syria early

The Siasat Daily 20 Sep 2025 6:58 am

Syria eyes security deals with Israel by end of 2025

Syria and Israel remain technically at war, but opened direct negotiations after Assad was toppled by an Islamist-led co

The Hindu 18 Sep 2025 10:34 pm

Syrian foreign minister visits US, a first in 25 years; what's on agenda?

The US has already removed a majority of the sanctions it had placed on Syria. Bashar al-Assad's regime was toppled by a

DNA India 18 Sep 2025 4:03 pm

Explained: Indias diverging stance on Qatar vs. Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iran

Indias contrasting reactions to Qatar has become important given the New Delhis concerns over the Saudi-Pakistan mutual

The Hindu 18 Sep 2025 12:25 pm

Who is Mahmoud Khalil? Heres why US judge ordered pro-Palestine activists deportation to Syria or Algeria

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine activist involved in Columbia University protests, has been deported following accusatio

The Economic Times 18 Sep 2025 12:01 pm

Co-chair Model can Transform Politics: Foza Yusif

The Kurdish people, long denied recognition, became a symbol of resistance during the Syrian war, both for their fight a

Deccan Chronicle 17 Sep 2025 1:04 am

How Syrian Forces Emptied Alawite Suburb: X Means Stay, O Means Go

Syrian security forces stormed the rundown Damascus suburb in late August, toting guns, swords and eviction orders. In t

NDTV 13 Sep 2025 12:23 am

Israel strikes in vicinity of three Syrian cities, Syrian media say

Syrian state media reported Israeli strikes near Homs, Latakia, and Palmyra, prompting condemnation from Syria's Foreign

The Economic Times 9 Sep 2025 7:57 am

Israeli Strike Hits Near Syrian City Of Homs

Israeli air strikes hit areas of the central and western Syrian cities of Homs and Latakia late Monday, state news agenc

NDTV 9 Sep 2025 3:44 am

Sri Lanka opposes international action on human rights, urges support for domestic justice process

COLOMBO, Sept 8:Sri Lanka on Monday opposed international intervention on its human rights situation at the United Natio

Daily Excelsior 8 Sep 2025 11:58 am

Three Syrians who raised money for Gaza held at Delhi airport

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Police have arrested three fugitive members of a gang of Syrian nationals who allegedly solicited fun

The Siasat Daily 7 Sep 2025 6:02 pm

3 Syrians Arrested In Delhi For Illegally Raising Funds On Behalf Of Gaza Victims

The accused, Zakaria Haitham Alazar, Ahmed Ohad Alhabash, and Yusuf Khalid Alzahar, were intercepted by Ahmedabad Crime

News18 7 Sep 2025 7:47 am

US considers banning Iranians from shopping at Costco during UN meeting

The Trump administration is considering tightening travel restrictions on delegations from Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and po

The Economic Times 5 Sep 2025 7:56 am

Why India Sent Earthquake Aid To Afghanistan Via Kabul And Not Delhi | Explained

EAM Jaishankar said earthquake relief was sent via Kabul, sparking debate as some users wrongly claimed India didnt disp

News18 4 Sep 2025 1:13 pm

Massive explosion shocks Damascus International Airport in Syria

A massive explosion was reportedly seen in Syria near Damascus International Airport, according to the local media on We

DNA India 3 Sep 2025 4:22 pm

Amnesty says Syrian government forces, allies behind 46 Druze executions

Amnesty said it documented the deliberate shooting and killing of 46 Druze in Sweida city or on its outskirts on July 15

The Hindu 2 Sep 2025 5:56 am

Sectarian violence in Syria's Druze heartland killed nearly 2,000: monitor

Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Observatory, said his organisation had identified by name 1,990 people who

The Hindu 29 Aug 2025 9:27 pm

Israeli drone strikes kill six soldiers in Damascus suburb

Damascus: Israeli drone strikes on a southern suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus killed six soldiers and wounded othe

The Siasat Daily 27 Aug 2025 5:39 pm

Israel strikes near Damascus kill six soldiers: Syrian state TV

Six members of the Syrian Arab Army were killed in strikes by Israeli occupation drones near Kisweh, outside Damascus, s

The Hindu 27 Aug 2025 3:33 pm

Syria delays parliamentary vote in three provinces due to security reasons

Damascus: Syrias supreme committee for parliamentary elections announced the postponement of parliamentary elections, sc

The Siasat Daily 24 Aug 2025 6:27 am

Syrian Man Arrested In Gujarat For Misusing Funds Raised For Gaza: Cops

A Syrian national who was raising funds from mosques here purportedly for the needy residents of war-torn Gaza has been

NDTV 23 Aug 2025 8:41 pm

Syrian national held in Gujarat for extorting Gaza war funds from mosques to finance luxury lifestyle

AHMEDABAD: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested a 23-year-old Syrian national for posing as a Gaza war victim to coll

The New Indian Express 23 Aug 2025 5:10 pm

Raising Funds In Gaza's Name, How A Syrian Gang Extorted Money From Gujarat Mosques?

According to the Ahmedabad crime branch, the real purpose of the fundraising was to support the gangs own lavish lifesty

News18 23 Aug 2025 4:01 pm

Syrian national part of gang raising funds in name of Gaza victims held in Gujarat

According to the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, the accused had travelled to India on tourist visas and were indulging in acts

The Hindu 23 Aug 2025 2:04 pm

Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for stability, sources say

Syria plans to introduce new banknotes in December, removing two zeros to combat devaluation and restore confidence in t

The Economic Times 22 Aug 2025 1:41 pm

UN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria

United Nations: UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned of a worsening political climate amid a precarious secur

The Siasat Daily 22 Aug 2025 11:46 am

Islamic State extremists exploit instability in Africa, Syria: UN experts

United Nations: Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat

The Siasat Daily 21 Aug 2025 6:11 am

Syria's top diplomat, Israeli delegation meet in Paris as U.S. pushes for normalising ties

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani met with Israeli officials to discuss de-escalating tensions and restoring a 1974 ceas

The Hindu 20 Aug 2025 5:53 am

Syrian President says unifying country 'should not be with blood'

We still have another battle ahead of us to unify Syria, and it should not be with blood and military force... it should

The Hindu 17 Aug 2025 9:35 pm

THIS multirole fighter jet has wreaked havoc from Iraq, Syria to Libya, is giving tough competition to Rafale, it is developed by..., its name is...

This multirole jet is equipped with a 27mm Mauser BK-27 cannon, which is ideal for close-range combat. Check here to kno

DNA India 17 Aug 2025 2:14 pm

Who is Austin Tice? Leaked documents uncover startling truth about his capture and secret detention

Newly released U.S. intelligence documents reveal detailed accounts of Austin Tice's captivity in Syria, including previ

The Economic Times 15 Aug 2025 10:14 pm

Fr. Paul Thelakatinterview | Bishops failed Catholic community in refusing to hear it before making political decisions

In a conversation with The Hindu, former spokesperson of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Kerala reflects on the rise of

The Hindu 15 Aug 2025 1:59 pm

US Under Trump Declares Friendship With The Biggest Islamic Terrorists

There are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends in geopolitics. The only permanent friend is self-interest. From

Our Voice WeRIndia 14 Aug 2025 6:51 pm

Humiliated Israel takes refuge in the rubble of Syria, Gaza

To deflect the global attention from the unexpected military and diplomatic embarrassment suffered at the hands of Iran,

The Siasat Daily 12 Aug 2025 6:36 pm

Shocking VIDEO shows men in military attire killing Sweida hospital staff at point-blank range in Syria

A disturbing video is circulating on social media showing armed men forcing Syrian hospital staff to kneel and brutally

Web Dunia 11 Aug 2025 1:08 pm

Security footage from Syria hospital shows men in military garb killing medical worker

A man in a dark jumpsuit with Internal Security Forces written on it appears to be guiding the men in camouflage into th

The Hindu 11 Aug 2025 11:58 am

Sweida hospital video shows medical worker shot by military-uniformed men

Damascus: Footage from security cameras at a hospital in the city of Sweida in southern Syria published on Sunday showed

The Siasat Daily 11 Aug 2025 9:17 am

Video: Syria Hospital Staff Forced To Kneel. One Who Rose Up Shot Dead

An undated video released by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) shows the execution of employees of a hospit

NDTV 10 Aug 2025 8:48 pm

Syria's Minorities Demands For Constitution That Guarantees Pluralism

Hundreds of representatives of Syria's various ethnic and religious groups called Friday for the formation of a decentra

NDTV 9 Aug 2025 12:06 am

Germany to extend border controls in migration crackdown

Berlin also plans to deport more rejected asylum seekers with criminal records to Taliban-run Afghanistan and to war-sca

The Hindu 7 Aug 2025 10:59 pm

Fresh Clashes In Syria As Interim Government Struggles To Ease Tension

New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday rocked Syria at two distinct flashpoints, straining a fragile ceasefire

NDTV 3 Aug 2025 10:47 pm

Turkiye starts supplying Azerbaijani gas to boost Syria's power output

We will transport natural gas to Aleppo and from Aleppo to Homs. This will enable the power plants there to be put into

The Hindu 2 Aug 2025 11:49 pm

US tariffs: Myanmar, Laos, Syria hit with steepest levies

Myanmar remains under US sanctions following its 2021 coup, and Laos has drawn US scrutiny for deepening ties with China

The Economic Times 2 Aug 2025 12:12 am

Donald Trump Tariffs LIVE Updates: Markets Struggle AS US Tariff Sweep Offsets Earnings

Donald Trump Tariff LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled an array of import levies that ranged as

NDTV 1 Aug 2025 10:22 am

From 10% To 41%: Trump Hikes Tariff Rates, Brazil, Syria Worst-Hit

US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order slapping higher tariffs on dozens of trading partners ahead o

NDTV 1 Aug 2025 8:00 am

Syrias new authoritiesset up committee to probe attacks on civilians in recent sectarian violence

The fighting in Sweida province earlier in July killed hundreds of people, displaced tens of thousands, and threatened t

The Hindu 1 Aug 2025 6:32 am

With one hand on gun and the other on a camera, Syrian attackers killed Druze

The bloodshed in Syrias Sweida province began on July 13 between local Druze militias and Bedouin tribal fighters;it wor

The Hindu 31 Jul 2025 11:57 am

In Indias first outreach to post-Assad regime, MEA Joint Secretary meets Syrian Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani

JS Suresh Kumar meets Syrian Health Minister, continuing pharma cooperation talks; India hands over 5 MT consignment of

The Hindu 29 Jul 2025 9:15 pm

One Hand On Gun, Another On Camera: How Syrian Attackers Were Killed

The fighters in military-style uniforms pointed their rifles at the three unarmed men and ordered them out onto a sunny

NDTV 29 Jul 2025 2:42 pm

How Syrian attackers killed Druze civilians: One hand on the gun, another on the camera

Videos verified by Reuters depict execution-style killings of Druze civilians in Sweida, Syria, by gunmen in military fa

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 11:55 am

US urges UN Security Council to adjust sanctions on Syria

The Economic Times 29 Jul 2025 8:09 am

Syria to hold 1st parliamentary elections since Assads fall in Sept

Damascus: Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, the head of a body tasked with organising the election p

The Siasat Daily 28 Jul 2025 5:57 pm

Syria To Hold Parliamentary Elections In September, 1st Since Bashar Al-Assad's Regime Fall

Syria will hold parliamentary elections in September, the head of a body tasked with organising the election process tol

NDTV 28 Jul 2025 12:12 pm

Syria to hold first Parliamentary elections since Assad's fall in September

The announcement of impending elections comes at a time when the country is increasingly divided in its views of the new

The Hindu 28 Jul 2025 4:30 am

Saudi Arabia: Syrian conjoined twins Celine and Eleen successfully separated

Riyadh: Surgeons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday, July 27, successfully separated Syrian conjoined twins

The Siasat Daily 27 Jul 2025 8:13 pm

Israel claims to have killed senior Hezbollah commander

Israeli forces killed Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail, a Hezbollah commander. He was operating in southern Lebanon. Israel's Def

The Economic Times 26 Jul 2025 10:15 pm

Over 145,000 displaced as violence persists in Syrias Sweida despite truce: UN

Damascus: Sporadic clashes, drone strikes, and ground fighting continued in Syrias Sweida province and surrounding areas

The Siasat Daily 24 Jul 2025 3:10 pm

Not Bangladesh, Iran, Syria, THIS Muslim nation has world's weakest passport, can only travel to 26 countries visa-free, it is...

This muslim nation's passport has been ranked the least powerful in the world in 2025, offering visa-free access to just

DNA India 24 Jul 2025 6:36 am

Syria asks Turkiye for defense aid

ANKARA, July 23: Syrias interim government has requested defense support from Turkiye following two weeks of sectarian v

The Shillong Times 24 Jul 2025 4:14 am

Is Israel moving towards creating Greater Israel?

TanveerJafri Right now, the power in Syria is in the hands of Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani. Jul

Daily Excelsior 24 Jul 2025 4:00 am

Saudi Arabia opens first white cement factory in Syria to aid reconstruction

Damascus: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially launched the first white cement factory in Syrias Adra indust

The Siasat Daily 24 Jul 2025 12:19 am

Sectarian wounds: on the violence in Syria

Syria under Islamists is at risk of falling into chaotic violence

The Hindu 24 Jul 2025 12:10 am

Syria asks Turkiye for defence support after sectarian clashes, officials say

Ankara: Syrias interim government has requested Turkiyes support to strengthen its defence capabilities, Turkish officia

The Siasat Daily 23 Jul 2025 8:46 pm

DNA TV Show: Has Syrian rebel leader and interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa fled Damascus?

Will a terrorist commander who has overthrown the strong government of Syria within just three months leave the capital

DNA India 22 Jul 2025 11:46 pm

U.S. envoy doubles down on support for Syria's government, criticises Israel's intervention

Tom Barrack took a critical tone toward Israel's recent intervention in Syria, calling it poorly timed and saying that i

The Hindu 22 Jul 2025 10:27 am

Trump Told Netanyahu To Rectify Situation After Syria Attack: White House

US President Donald Trump was not kept in the loop about Israeli strikes on Syria and had to call Israel's Prime Ministe

NDTV 22 Jul 2025 8:36 am

US President Donald Trump 'caught off guard' by Israeli strikes in Syria

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt stated that President Trump was surprised by the recent Israeli strikes in Syri

The Economic Times 22 Jul 2025 7:03 am

Trump Calls Netanyahu to Rectify Gaza, Syria Strikes

A strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza last Thursday drew an immediate reaction from Trump, who called Netanyahu t

Deccan Chronicle 22 Jul 2025 6:53 am

Is Donald Trump losing grip on Israel? White House drops massive hint

Donald Trump is pushing for an end to the war in Gaza and trying to support the new Syrian government as the country eme

The Economic Times 22 Jul 2025 3:09 am

After Trumps team calls him a Madman over Syria strikes, Netanyahu out for 3 days with food poisoning

Tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to unexpected airst

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2025 7:15 pm

Syria begins evacuation of Bedouin families from war-torn Sweida

Busra al-Harir: The Syrian government on Monday started evacuating Bedouin families trapped inside the city of Sweida, w

The Siasat Daily 21 Jul 2025 2:58 pm

From Missouri To Gaza: The Global Grief Of Families With Missing Loved Ones

Ambiguous loss can be intimate or global, as in the cases of the missing from the September 11 attacks, tsunamis in the

NDTV 21 Jul 2025 1:48 pm

Fresh clashes erupt in Syrias Sweida as ceasefire falters; aid convoy blocked

Damascus: Heavy fighting has erupted once again between Druze fighters and interim government-aligned Bedouin tribal for

The Siasat Daily 21 Jul 2025 12:14 pm

Syrias armed Bedouins exit Druze city after clashes

MAZRAA, July 20: Syrias armed Bedouin clans have withdrawn from the Druze-majority city of Sweida following a week of cl

The Shillong Times 21 Jul 2025 4:35 am

Netanyahu testing US patience with Syria strikes; Trump advisers blast him as acting like a madman

Israeli airstrikes in Syria have sparked concerns among US officials. They are reportedly frustrated with Benjamin Netan

The Economic Times 21 Jul 2025 12:33 am

'Bibi acted like a madman': Trump administration not happy with Netanyahu over Syrian strikes

The White House is increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus aggressive military actions i

The Economic Times 20 Jul 2025 11:22 pm

Syrias armed Bedouins say they have withdrawn from Druze-majority city after weeklong fighting

MAZRAA(Syria), July 20: Syrias armed Bedouin clans on Sunday announced that they had withdrawn from the southern city of

Daily Excelsior 20 Jul 2025 3:25 pm

Turkey blames Israels strikes for worsening Syria crisis

Ankara: Israels continued interventions on Syrian territory are worsening the crisis in Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister

The Siasat Daily 20 Jul 2025 12:17 pm

Syrian forces deploy in Sweida as ceasefire takes effect amid renewed clashes

Damascus: Syrian interim authorities forces have begun deploying across Sweida province to implement the first phase of

The Siasat Daily 20 Jul 2025 11:59 am

Explained: Who Are Bedouins And Why They Are Fighting The Druze In Syria

The Bedouins are traditionally nomadic, Arabic-speaking tribes who have inhabited the deserts of the Middle East and Nor

NDTV 20 Jul 2025 10:28 am

Syrian government says fighting in Sweida halted after tribal forces pull out

Sweida was evacuated of all tribal fighters, and clashes within the city's neighbourhoods were halted, Syria's Interior

The Hindu 20 Jul 2025 10:24 am

Syrian govt says fighting in Sweida halted after tribal forces pull out

Fighting in Syria's Sweida halted on Sunday, the government said, after the southern city was recaptured by Druze fighte

The Economic Times 20 Jul 2025 9:38 am

It's Ethnic Cleansing: Syria's Druze To NDTV As Violence Escalates

In Syria's southern province of Al-Suwayda, the Druze community is facing what its members have described as an ethnic c

NDTV 20 Jul 2025 9:30 am

Rubio demands Syrian government forces intervene to prevent jihadist attacks

U.S.-brokered negotiations have sought to avert further Israeli military intervention, with Syrian forces agreeing to wi

The Hindu 20 Jul 2025 8:22 am

Watch: India-EFTA trade pact, Congress street protest in J-K, Ceasefire declared in Syria | News wrap

Here are the top headlines in this edition of The Hindus News Wrap

The Hindu 20 Jul 2025 12:24 am

Syria declares nationwide ceasefire after US-brokered deal with Israel

Damascus: The Syrian authorities on Saturday declared an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, marking a significant tu

The Siasat Daily 19 Jul 2025 9:52 pm

Israel, Syria agree to US-brokered ceasefire

The ceasefire follows Israeli airstrikes on Syria on Wednesday, which Israel said were carried out to protect the Druze,

Rediff 19 Jul 2025 7:50 pm

Israel, Syria agree on ceasefire, announces US envoy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa have agreed to a ceasefire, US Ambassador

DNA India 19 Jul 2025 6:24 pm

Syrian presidency announces comprehensive ceasefire after fighting in Druze area

Syrian presidency urged all parties to commit to the ceasefire and end hostilities in all areas immediately.

The Hindu 19 Jul 2025 1:34 pm

Israel, Syria agree to ceasefire amid rising sectarian violence

MOSCOW, July 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Syrias transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa have agreed

Daily Excelsior 19 Jul 2025 1:00 pm

Deadly Violence In Syria Could Reshape Domestic, Regional Alliances

Deadly clashes broke out last Sunday in the southern province of Sweida between Druze militias and local Sunni Muslim Be

Deccan Chronicle 19 Jul 2025 11:51 am

Syria believed it had green light from U.S., Israel to deploy troops to Sweida

A State Department spokesperson declined to comment on private diplomatic discussions but said the United States support

The Hindu 19 Jul 2025 11:50 am

US announces Syria-Israel truce as new clashes rock Druze heartland

The United States brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Syria's government amidst escalating clashes in Syria's Druze

The Economic Times 19 Jul 2025 8:14 am

Israel, Syria Agree On Ceasefire, Says US Envoy

The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a US envoy said Friday, as

NDTV 19 Jul 2025 4:46 am

Druze-Bedouin clashes erupt after Syrian troop withdrawal

19Syrian government forces prepared to return to Sweida province Friday after renewed clashes between Druze militias and

The Shillong Times 19 Jul 2025 4:15 am

Israel agrees to allow Syrian troops limited access to Sweida

Amidst escalating violence in Sweida, Israel has agreed to a limited entry of Syrian forces for 48 hours, despite denial

The Economic Times 18 Jul 2025 4:38 pm

Syrians Find Bodies In Streets While Searching For Loved Ones Amid Clashes

A ceasefire went into effect late Wednesday, easing days of brutal clashes in Sweida. Members of its Druze community are

NDTV 18 Jul 2025 4:12 pm

Head of UN rights office urges accountability for killings in Syria's Sweida

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said it had received credible reports of widespread rights

The Hindu 18 Jul 2025 3:24 pm

US Says It Opposed Israeli Strikes In Syria

Israel has repeatedly been striking Syria, a historic adversary, since Islamist fighters in December overthrew Iranian-a

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jul 2025 6:45 am

U.S. did not support recent Israeli strikes on Syria, State Dept says

Tammy Bruce said that the US condemns violence in Syria and said Washington was actively engaging all constituencies in

The Hindu 18 Jul 2025 1:43 am

DNA TV Show: Israel to 'tear up' Donald Trump's vision for Syria with Damascus strikes?

The way Israel has continuously carried out big attacks on Syria in the last 48 hours shows that the government of the t

DNA India 17 Jul 2025 11:46 pm

REFLECTIONS | Can Commonwealth Find A Role, With Help From India? | Sunanda K. Datta-Ray

The 56-member Commonwealth might even succeed in devising a peace formula for a West Asia whose warring entities -- Pale

Deccan Chronicle 17 Jul 2025 10:46 pm

Watch: Air India crash report, sanctions on India, Syria ceasefire & more

The Air India crash probe is focusing on the captains role, with reports suggesting he may have cut fuel to the engines.

The Hindu 17 Jul 2025 8:21 pm

Western diplomats were within metres of Israeli strikes in Damascus, sources say

Israeli airstrikes targeted Damascus, hitting the defense ministry and areas near the presidential palace, while Western

The Economic Times 17 Jul 2025 5:46 pm

Syrian President Sharaa's FIRST statement on Israeli strikes in Damascus, says, 'We are the ones who..'

The Israeli military on Wednesday, i.e., July 16, stated that it struck the entrance of the Syrian army's headquarters i

DNA India 17 Jul 2025 4:31 pm

Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida after ceasefire goes into effect

DAMASCUS, Jul y 17: Syrian government forces largely withdrew from the southern province of Sweida Thursday following da

Daily Excelsior 17 Jul 2025 3:58 pm

Who are Druze minority and why is Israel attacking Syria to protect them?

Israel has vowed to shield southern Syria's Druze community from attack, with the Israeli Druze minority encouraging the

DNA India 17 Jul 2025 3:20 pm

Syrian government and Druze minority leaders announce a new ceasefire

A previous ceasefire announced on July 15 quickly fell apart, and a prominent Druze leader, Sheikh Hikmat Al-Hijri, disa

The Hindu 17 Jul 2025 3:18 pm

Who Are Druze And Why Israel Is Bombing Syria To Protect Them

The Israeli strikes targeted a compound housing Syria's Ministry of Defence and areas near the presidential palace in ce

NDTV 17 Jul 2025 11:02 am

Syria, Druze Leaders Announce New Ceasefire As Israel Continues Strikes

Convoys of government forces began withdrawing from the city of Sweida, but it was not immediately clear if the agreemen

NDTV 17 Jul 2025 7:09 am

Syria Says Withdrawing Troops After Agreeing To Ceasefire In Sweida

Syria announced it had begun withdrawing its army from Druze-majority Sweida city on Wednesday night after agreeing to a

NDTV 17 Jul 2025 7:08 am

Israel bombs Syria after Iran strike, are we heading for a World War III - what we know so far

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel launches airstrikes on Damascus, targeting Syrian government facilities,

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 10:53 pm

Trump administration close to pact to calm Israel-Syria conflict: Report

Israel-Syria Conflict: The Trump administration is pressing Israel and Syria to pull back from rising conflict near thei

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 10:27 pm

Israel-Syria conflict: News anchor runs for cover as Israeli strike rocks Damascus, hits Army HQ and TV studio

Israel-Syria Conflict: When Israeli missiles slammed into a Syrian state TV building in Damascus, a live broadcast cut o

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 9:49 pm

Watch: Congress on J&K statehood, SC on Udaipur files, Mark Rutte on India & more

In a high-stakes political push, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have demanded full statehood for Jammu & Kashmir an

The Hindu 16 Jul 2025 9:43 pm

Heres what triggered latest deadly violence in Syria, why it matters

Beirut: Clashes between government forces and members of a minority sect in Syria have drawn intervention by Israel and

The Siasat Daily 16 Jul 2025 9:21 pm

US' BIG statement on Israeli strikes in Syria's capital Damascus, says, 'We are very...'

The Israeli military on Wednesday, i.e., July 16, stated that it struck the entrance of the Syrian army's headquarters i

DNA India 16 Jul 2025 8:57 pm

TV report turns to horror as Syrian Ministry of Defense explodes live on Air! Shocking video goes viral

During a live Syrian TV broadcast, a massive explosion struck a Syrian Ministry of Defense building in Damascus, confirm

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 8:06 pm

Israel bombs Syria to defend Druze, who are they and why do they matter

The Israeli army launched strikes near Syria's Defense Ministry in Damascus. This action follows escalating tensions bet

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 8:00 pm

SHOCKING! Anchor runs mid-telecast after Israel launches bomb attack onSyrianStateTV, watch viral video

As Israel bombed Syria, a TV anchor ran off camera during a live broadcast as a state TV building in central Damascus go

DNA India 16 Jul 2025 7:15 pm

Israel Strikes Syrian Defence Ministry Headquarters In Damascus

The Israel Defense Forces, which announced the strike on the gates of the facility, said it is also hitting southern Syr

Bloomberg Quint 16 Jul 2025 7:09 pm

Video: Anchor Runs Mid Telecast As Israel Bombs Syria's State TV

As Israel bombed Syria, a TV anchor ran off camera during a live broadcast as a state TV building in central Damascus go

NDTV 16 Jul 2025 7:07 pm

Netanyahu Urges Israeli Druze To Stay Back As IDF Launches Operations In Syria

In a direct message to the Druze community of Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged restraint and warned a

NDTV 16 Jul 2025 6:12 pm

Israel strikes in Damascus as clashes between Syrian forces and minority Druze rage on

Clashes have intensified in Sweida, southern Syria, after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups c

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 5:42 pm

Israel bombs Syria army HQ after warning Damascus to leave Druze alone

Israel struck Syrian military headquarters in Damascus following a warning to the Islamist government. The warning was r

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2025 4:52 pm

Israel Strikes Near Syrian Defence Ministry Amid Renewed Clashes in Sweida

Airstrike targets Damascus site as fighting resumes between Syrian government and Druze groups following ceasefire colla

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jul 2025 4:46 pm

Israeli Strike Hits Syrian Regime's Military Headquarters In Damascus

An Israeli strike had also hit the defence ministry in the capital, two Syrian security sources told Reuters.

NDTV 16 Jul 2025 3:56 pm

Israel launches attack on Syrian military headquarters in Damascus, here's what we know so far

The Israeli military on Wednesday, i.e., July 16, stated that it struck the entrance of the Syrian army's headquarters i

DNA India 16 Jul 2025 3:37 pm

Israel Threatens of Increased Escalation in Syria as Ceasefire Falls Apart

Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on convoys of government forces since the clashes erupted, saying that it is

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jul 2025 2:27 pm

Clashes resume in Syria's Druze city of Sweida, Israel vows more strikes

The outbreak of violence in the predominantly Druze province in southern Syria has highlighted frictions among Syria's d

The Hindu 16 Jul 2025 2:27 pm

What Is Happening In Syria's Druze-Majority Sweida?

The Syrian government deployed its forces in the Druze-majority city of Sweida, in a bid by the Islamist authorities to

NDTV 16 Jul 2025 1:07 pm

UN chief deeply concerned over violence in southern Syria: spokesman

UNITED NATIONS, July 16: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned over the continued violence in the Dr

Daily Excelsior 16 Jul 2025 12:34 pm

Syria announces ceasefire after latest outbreak of deadly sectarian violence

Neighbouring Israel again launched strikes on Syrian military forces, saying it was protecting the Druze minority.

The Hindu 16 Jul 2025 1:21 am

Syria Declares Ceasefire In Druze City After Clashes

The escalation came after contradictory statements from Druze religious leaders, most of whom urged fighters to lay down

Deccan Chronicle 15 Jul 2025 3:49 pm

Syria announces ceasefire after sectarian violence

Busra Al-Harir: Syrias defence minister announced a ceasefire shortly after government forces entered a key city in Swei

The Siasat Daily 15 Jul 2025 3:22 pm

Israel hits Syrian tanks as govt forces clash with Druze militia

Busra al-Harir: Israels army said Monday it has struck military tanks in southern Syria, where government forces and Bed

The Siasat Daily 14 Jul 2025 9:57 pm

Over 30 killed, 100 injured in clashes in Syria s Suwayda: Ministry

BEIRUT, July 14: More than 30 people have been killed in clashes in the mostly Druze-populated southernmost Syrian provi

Daily Excelsior 14 Jul 2025 3:39 pm

Syria Clashes Between Druze Militias, Sunni Bedouins Kill Over 30 People

Factions from the Druze minority have been suspicious of the new authorities in Damascus after former President Bashar A

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jul 2025 12:09 pm

Clashes in predominantly Druze Syrian city of Sweida kill at least 37: monitor

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 37 people had been killed, 27 of them Druze, including two childre

The Hindu 14 Jul 2025 10:34 am

Chaldean Syrian Church Archbishop Mar Aprem Metropolitan laid to rest in Thrissur with State honours

The final burial rites were held at Kuruvilaachan Church by 2 p.m. Archbishop Mar Awgin Kuriakose led the service. Mar A

The Hindu 10 Jul 2025 4:22 pm

Trump prevented war between India, Pakistan during presidency: US Secretary of State Rubio

WASHINGTON : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that under President Donald Trump's leadership, America prevented an

The New Indian Express 9 Jul 2025 9:03 am

DNA TV Show: How will US President Donald Trump benefit by lifting ban on Syria's Al-Shara?

After the coup of Syria's Russia-backed Al Assad government, the terrorist organisation Al Sham has taken over power in

DNA India 8 Jul 2025 11:59 pm

Trump admin revokes terrorism designation of new Syrian leaders group

Washington: The Trump administration is revoking the terrorism designation of a group led by Syrias new president as par

The Siasat Daily 7 Jul 2025 9:55 pm

Mar Aprem Metropolitan, Chaldean Syrian Church Archbishop, passes away at 85

Spiritual leader, scholar, and humourist led Chaldean Syrian Church for over five decades

The Hindu 7 Jul 2025 2:57 pm

Iran is not Syria, nor like any other country in Middle-East

Regime change a favourite theme for the world outside By Manish Rai The question of regime change in Iran has recently

The Northlines 3 Jul 2025 9:57 pm

Israel says detained Iran-linked terrorist cell in Syria

Since the December overthrow of Syrias longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes pr

The Hindu 2 Jul 2025 11:53 pm

Trump Lifts Syria Sanctions In Bid To Boost New Government

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani welcomed Trumps decision, saying it would help open his country to the interna

Bloomberg Quint 1 Jul 2025 7:40 am

Israel Eyes Peace With Syria After Scorning New Government

The comments appear to represent a change of heart by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who ordered his militar

Bloomberg Quint 1 Jul 2025 6:06 am

Trump signs an executive order ending U.S. sanctions on Syria

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending U.S. sanctions on Syria, following through on his promise to

The Hindu 1 Jul 2025 3:20 am

Trump Signs Order Lifting Sanctions On Syria

Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating a US sanctions program on Syria, allowing an end to the country's iso

NDTV 1 Jul 2025 2:56 am

Trump to lift US sanctions on Syria, launches push for Israel-Syria security deal

President Trump is set to terminate U.S. sanctions on Syria, aiming to bolster the nation's reconstruction after the Ass

The Economic Times 1 Jul 2025 12:57 am

Iran-Israel War: Experts reveal real reason behind US' intervention, why Israel persisted on attacking nuclear sites

Waiel Awwad, Syria-born veteran international journalist and an expert on Middle East explained that Israel--a nuclear s

DNA India 29 Jun 2025 12:40 pm

Who Is Rama Duwaji, Zohran Mamdani's Artist Wife Whom He Met On Hinge

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is a 27-year-old Syrian American animator and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York.

NDTV 26 Jun 2025 1:13 pm

World Bank approves over USD 1 billion for projects in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq

BEIRUT, June 25: The World Bank said on Wednesday it approved over USD 1 billion dollars for infrastructure and reconstr

Daily Excelsior 25 Jun 2025 4:52 pm

Who is Zohran Mamdani? Meet the Indian- origin New York City mayoral candidate and son of director Mira Nair

In a landmark political upset, 33-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has clinched the Democratic nomination fo

The New Indian Express 25 Jun 2025 11:39 am

Who is Zohran Mamdanis wife? Meet Rama Duwaji, the Syrian artist who met NYCs Indian-origin mayoral frontrunner on Hinge

Zohran Mamdani, poised to be New York City's first Indian-American and Muslim mayor, met his wife, Syrian artist Rama Du

The Economic Times 25 Jun 2025 10:56 am

Old Video From Syria Falsely Shared as US' Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities

This video is old and shows Israel bombing Syria's port city of Tartous.

The Quint 24 Jun 2025 5:32 pm

How Iran's Proxy Wars, Regional Conflict Brought It Close To US Confrontation

Over the first quarter of this century, Iran has been involved in four major regional conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria,

NDTV 24 Jun 2025 2:54 pm

Syria President vows those involved in church attack will face justice

The shooting and suicide bombing Sunday at the church in the working-class Dwelaa district of the Syrian capital killed

The Hindu 23 Jun 2025 9:30 pm

Pics: 20 Killed, Dozens Wounded In Suicide Bombing On Syrian Church

At least 20 people were killed Sunday in a suicide attack on a church in Damascus, authorities said, with Syria's interi

NDTV 23 Jun 2025 2:22 pm

Syria: Suicide bomber enters church in Damascus, opens fire before detonating explosive vest; 20 killed, 52 injured

At least 20 people were killed and 52 injured in an explosion by an apparent Islamic State suicide bomber at a church in

Web Dunia 23 Jun 2025 1:09 pm

Iran-Backed Militia Planning Attack On US Bases In Iraq, Syria: Report

Iran is reportedly planning to attack the US bases in Iraq in retaliation against American strikes on Iranian nuclear si

NDTV 23 Jun 2025 9:49 am

Suicide bombing kills at least 19 at Damascus church

Damascus: A suicide bomber stormed a crowded church in the Syrian capital Damascus during mass, opening fire on worshipp

The Siasat Daily 23 Jun 2025 8:24 am

Suicide Bomber Linked To IS Kills 22 At Church In Syria's East Damascus

Its the first major attack targeting Christians, one of multiple minorities in Syria, after the toppling of Assad.

Bloomberg Quint 23 Jun 2025 7:20 am

Iran-Israel war escalation to impact Indias trade with West Asia, say experts

NEW DELHI, Jun 22 : Any further escalation of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel will have wider implications for I

Daily Excelsior 23 Jun 2025 5:02 am

Syria: Suicide bomber attacks church near Damascus, killing 20 and injuring dozens, govt blames ISIS

A suicide bomber in Syria opened fire and then detonated an explosive vest inside a Greek Orthodox church filled with pe

DNA India 23 Jun 2025 1:28 am

Suicide Bomber Kills at Least 20 in Greek Orthodox Church in Syria During Divine Liturgy

The attack on the church was the first of its kind in Syria in years, and comes as Damascus under its de facto Islamist

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2025 12:41 am

Iran Israel war: Will Tehran be saved by 'Axis of Resistance' against USA?

Iran now needs support against Israel and the USA. Tehran now needs the support from Hezbollah, militia group in Iraq, H

The Economic Times 22 Jun 2025 11:45 pm

Syria says Islamic State group behind church attack, at least 15 dead

Daesh (IS), an Islamic State group, was behind the attack on the church, says Syrias Interior Ministry; first attack sin

The Hindu 22 Jun 2025 11:38 pm

Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 9 In Syrian Church Near Damascus During Mass

A suicide bomber in Syria detonated himself inside a church filled with people, killing at least nine, Syrian state medi

NDTV 22 Jun 2025 11:38 pm

Suicide bomber kills at least 13 in Syrian church near Damascus during Mass

A blast rocked a church in Dweil'a, Syria. A suicide bomber struck during prayers. Thirteen people died and many were wo

The Economic Times 22 Jun 2025 11:33 pm

Key US military bases in Middle East face increased risk amid Iran retaliation threats

Following US airstrikes on Irans nuclear sites, analysts warn that key US military bases across the Middle East could be

The Economic Times 22 Jun 2025 11:05 am

Irans unyielding guardian, enduring symbol of defiance

At 86, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stands as both the unyielding guardian of Irans Islamic revolution and the enduring symbol

The New Indian Express 22 Jun 2025 9:34 am

Displaced Syrians who have returned home face fragile future: UN refugees chief

DAMASCUS, June 21: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Friday that more than two million Syrian ref

Daily Excelsior 21 Jun 2025 3:44 pm

Displaced Syrians who have returned home face fragile future: UNHCR chief

Damascus: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said on Friday that more than two million Syrian refugees and

The Siasat Daily 21 Jun 2025 3:03 pm

Iraq says 50 Israeli warplanes planes violated its airspace

Iraq's representative to the UN reported a significant airspace violation by 50 Israeli warplanes just before a UN Secur

The Economic Times 20 Jun 2025 11:11 pm

Very Bad Decision If Hezbollah Joins Iran-Israel War: US Envoy To Syria

A top U.S. official visiting the Lebanese capital on Thursday discouraged Tehran-backed armed group Hezbollah from inter

NDTV 19 Jun 2025 5:26 pm

Over 1,000 pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh stranded in Iran as conflict with Israel escalates

LUCKNOW: Over 1,000 people from Uttar Pradesh are stranded in conflict-hit Iran amid escalating tensions between Israel

The New Indian Express 17 Jun 2025 8:20 pm

'Friends' No More? Amid War, Iran Israel Pivot From Allies To Enemies

The Iran-Israel attacks also marked the latest military escalation in the West Asia region since the latter's strikes on

NDTV 17 Jun 2025 2:57 pm