Syria

Israel PM Netanyahu charged with corruption, says he won't resign

Netanyahu, in power continuously since 2009 and before that in the 1990s, has dominated Israeli politics for a generation, decisively turning the country to the right.

Nov 22, 2019

30 killed in Syria clashes between Kurds, pro-Turkey forces

A total of 305 SDF fighters, 353 Turkey-backed rebels and 24 Syrian government troops have been killed since Turkey started a wide-scale offensive against Kurdish-held areas in northern Syria on Oct. 9.

Nov 7, 2019

US wants to bolster fight against Islamic State after leader Baghdadi's death

While world leaders welcomed Baghdadi's death security experts warned that the group remained a security threat in Syria and beyond.

Oct 29, 2019

Why was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi more feared than 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden?

Al Baghdadi whom the US claims to have eliminated in his hideout in Syria's Idlib had declared himself the first caliph of Daesh (Islamic State) and was unmatched in atrocities to captives including the use of children for committing bloodbaths.

Oct 28, 2019

Did US forces kill ISIS leader Al-Baghdadi in top secret raid in Syria?

The US president gave an indication that something was afoot earlier when he tweeted, "Something very big has just happened!"

Oct 27, 2019

US to pull last troops from north Syria; Syrian army to redeploy on border

The developments illustrate Washington's waning influence over events in Syria and the failure of the US policy to keep Syrian President Bashar al-Assad from reasserting state authority.

Oct 14, 2019

Anyone providing support to blacklisted Iranian tanker will face sanction, warns US

Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since President Trump withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between major powers and Iran last year and imposed crippling unilateral sanctions.

Aug 31, 2019

Did Iran threaten UK of retaliation over supertanker seizure by Royal Marines?

The response came days after the Royal Marines captured an Iranian supertanker 'Grace 1' in Gibraltar. It was reportedly carrying crude oil to the Baniyas refinery in Syria while violating EU norms.

Jul 7, 2019

Arab is more non-religious than you think: Study

Countries like Iraq, Sudan and Palestine showed the steepest decline in religious leaders.

Jun 26, 2019

12 civilians killed in insurgent attack at govt-held Aleppo region in Syria

It is reported that the attacks struck a wedding celebration. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that out of the 15 civilian casualties, four were children and 15 injured people were taken to the hospital.

Jun 17, 2019

Top Sri Lankan officials deliberately withheld intelligence on attacks: Minister

"Some top intelligence officials hid the intelligence information purposefully. Information was there, but the top brass security officials did not take appropriate actions," said minister Lakshman Kiriella.

Apr 24, 2019

Germany to strip IS fighters of citizenship under certain criteria - report

US President Donald Trump had last month urged Britain, France and Germany to take back more than 800 captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

Mar 4, 2019

Trump signs order to withdraw American troops from Syria

Hours earlier, Trump had tweeted that he and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan "discussed (IS), our mutual involvement in Syria, & the slow & highly coordinated pullout of US troops from the area."

Dec 24, 2018

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar completes landmark UAE visit: 'We want to bring happiness in the Arab world'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is the first Indian spiritual leader to be invited by the ruler of an Arab nation. The Crown prince of Fujairah, who was present during the Illuminate Peace Event, also called Sri Sri the 'Master of Love'.

Nov 26, 2018

Syria: Over 1,500 bodies uncovered in mass grave in Raqqa province

The bodies of 4,000 civilians had been found so far in mass graves in Raqqa, Xinhua news agency reported citing the newspaper. It said more bodies were being unearthed on daily basis.

Oct 31, 2018

Pakistan most dangerous country, poses thrice more terror risk to humanity than Syria: Report

The report by Oxford University and Strategic Foresight Group (SFG) said that some of the most dangerous terrorists and outfits have found a safe haven in Pakistan.

Oct 27, 2018

Coordinated ISIS attack in Syria kills 215

ISIS militants killed 215 people after coordinated attacks in the government-held area of Sweida, the deadliest attack in the country for years.

Jul 26, 2018

Over 800 Syrian 'White Helmets' evacuated to Jordan by Israeli military on humanitarian grounds

The Israeli military said in a statement that the members of White Helmets were transferred to a neighbouring country and that the evacuation came at the request of the United States and several European countries.

Jul 22, 2018

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

It has been stated that this would be the first time a Western country has delivered aid to government-controlled areas with the help of Russia.

Jul 21, 2018

Facebook targets fake news; says it will take down content that promotes violence

After coming under fire from several South Asian countries, the social media giant is considering removing any post that instigates violence in a tie-up with third parties.

Jul 19, 2018