Syria

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

Syrian air defence foiled Israeli missile strike at military base, state media claims

Syrian military air defences thwarted missiles that Israeli aircraft fired at army positions in Quneitra province in the early hours of Thursday, state media said.

Jul 12, 2018

Chinese president Xi Jingping pledges $20 billion in loans to revive Middle East

China has promised financial aid to the region to rebuild Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen. President also announced a consortium of Chinese banks and Arab nations to further progress development in the Middle East.

Jul 10, 2018

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US top court backs Trump on travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations, US President tweets 'Wow!'

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Donald Trump one of the biggest victories of his presidency, upholding his travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries.

Jun 26, 2018

Spain's population grows for second straight year due to immigration

Spain's population rose for the second straight year in 2017, after having fallen between 2012 and 2015 in the midst of an economic downturn, as an increase in foreigners offset a fall in the number of Spaniards, official data showed on Monday.

Jun 25, 2018

This story of a cat sanctuary in war-torn Syria and its owner will restore your faith in humanity

Mohammed Alaa al-Jaleel runs a sanctuary called Ernesto's Cat Sanctuary for dogs and cats in the war-torn city of Aleppo, Syria.

Jun 4, 2018

Who Is Bombing Syria? Syria Reports Rocket Attacks On Military Bases

Syrian military positions in the province of Hama and Aleppo were hit by a series of strikes launched by a still unidentified rocket attack on April 29.

Apr 30, 2018

Secretary James Mattis Says U.S. Will Not Abandon Syria

Defense Secretary and amp;nbsp;James Mattis and amp;nbsp;told senators on Thursday that the U.S. military is not preparing to withdraw from Syria and that the presence of American troops is vital for continued anti-ISIS operations.

Apr 27, 2018

Syria Battles Last of ISIS South of Damascus

The Syrian military battles the last pocket of ISIS fighters in the southern outskirts of Damascus. The jihadis reportedly agreed to give up, but violent clashes continued as they struggled over the terms of their surrender.

Apr 23, 2018

Russian foreign minister denies Russia tampered with site of Douma chemical attack

In an interview, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov categorically denied the allegations that Russia had anything to do with tampering at the site of an alleged chemical attack that took place in Douma, Syria.

Apr 17, 2018

Russian TV issues list of essentials for World War III bomb shelters

The list that came shortly after Donald Trump's tweet asking Russia to be prepared for missiles, includes packing iodine to protect their bodies from radiation.

Apr 13, 2018

Syrian civil war in 90 seconds

March 15, 2018 marks seven years of civil war in Syria.

Mar 15, 2018

Syrian civil war: Esha Gupta furious after she gets trolled over 'Syria tweet'

Esha Gupta hits back at trolls for commenting on her 'Syria tweet'.

Feb 27, 2018

Iraq sentences 16 women to death because they married Islamic State terrorists

The law in Iraq has dealt severely with those who were a part of ISIS, imposing life imprisonment and even the death penalty on those found guilty.

Feb 26, 2018

U.N. Security Council demands truce as air strikes continue

The United Nations Security Council unanimously demanded a 30-day truce in Syria after some of the deadliest attacks in the seven-year war.

Feb 25, 2018

Amnesty accuses President Trump of human rights violations

Human rights organization Amnesty International has provided a scathing review of human rights worldwide in its annual report.The report mentions Donald Trump alongside leaders of Russia, China, Egypt, the Philippines and Venezuela as violating human rights.

Feb 22, 2018

Syrian town sees 'rain' of missiles, residents feel 'abandoned' by international community

The Syrian city of Ghouta was at the receiving end of an aerial bombardment that killed over 250 people in the past two days.

Feb 21, 2018

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