Syria

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Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. It is a republic under a transitional government and comprises 14 governorates. Damascus is the capital and largest city. With a population of 25 million across an area of 185,180 square kilometres (71,500 sq mi), it is the 57th-most populous and 87th-largest country.

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Who Is Rama Duwaji: The Syrian-American Artist Behind Zohran Mamdani’s Rise \| NYC’s Next First Lady? Rama Duwaji—artist, activist, and wife of NYC Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani—has stepped into the spotlight after months of silence. The 27-year-old Syrian-American illustrator, known.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:31Published 14 hours ago

Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria Donald Trump signs executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 3 days ago

Trump Tightens Syria Embrace LIFTS All Sanctions \| ‘New Syria’ under Ex-Al Qaeda Operative Al-Sharaa In a stunning foreign policy pivot, Donald Trump lifts decades-old U.S. sanctions on Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Backing the new regime under Ahmed al-Sharaa—an ex-Al-Nusra.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:05Published 3 days ago

Teen Arrested & Charged for 2024 Terrorist Plot at Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Vienna \| THR News Video Breaking news surrounding Taylor Swift's canceled Eras Tour concerts in Vienna last year: German authorities have arrested a Syrian national on allegations of supporting the foiled terrorist attack.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:39Published 6 days ago

US-backed Israeli airstrikes pound Hezbollah in Lebanon \| IDF destroys illegal underground facility US-backed Israeli fighter jets launched a powerful wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon's Nabatiyeh Al-Fawqa region. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published 1 week ago

Syria: Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Damascus Syria: Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Damascus Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

At least 22 people killed in terrorist attack on church in Syria At least 22 people killed in terrorist attack on church in Syria A suicide bomber killed at least 22 and injured 63 in an Eastern Orthodox church near Damascus. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:21Published 2 weeks ago

Su**ide Bomber Turns Sunday Mass into Blood-soaked Nightmare: Explosion Rip Through Damascus Church A suicide bomber detonated himself inside the Mar Elias Church in Damascus' Dweila neighborhood during Sunday mass, following a burst of gunfire that sent worshippers into panic. Witnesses report a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 2 weeks ago

Israel KILLS Top Hezbollah Commander In Lebanon Amid Iran Conflict, Vows More Strikes To Follow Amid rising Iran-Israel tensions, the Israeli military has killed senior Hezbollah commander Mohammad Khadr al-Husseini in southern Lebanon, citing an urgent threat to its northern border. The strike.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:42Published 2 weeks ago

Discovery of Byzantine tombs sparks hope for economic renewal in war-town Syrian town Discovery of Byzantine tombs sparks hope for economic renewal in war-town Syrian town A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tomb complex has been uncovered in Maarat al-Numan, Syria, during reconstruction.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 3 weeks ago

There is no accountability for atrocities against Syrian minorities, analyst says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:20Published on June 4, 2025

Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on June 2, 2025

US ambassador's residence in Syria reopens as Washington looks to mend ties with Damascus US ambassador's residence in Syria reopens as Washington looks to mend ties with Damascus Washington has yet to formally reopen its embassy in Syria, which closed in 2012 after protests the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published on May 30, 2025

Reduced to ASHES in Seconds! The Moment Mohammed Sinwar was blown apart in IDF Strike Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar in a targeted IDF operation. The strike, carried out on May 13 beneath the European Hospital in Khan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 29, 2025

IDF's Nightmare Killed \| Who Is Hamas Head MD Sinwar Brutally Killed By Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar in a targeted IDF operation. The strike, carried out on May 13 beneath the European Hospital in Khan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on May 28, 2025

BREAKING: Netanyahu confirms KILLING of Hamas Chief Mohammed Sinwar in IDF Operation Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar in a targeted IDF operation. The strike, carried out on May 13 beneath the European Hospital in Khan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on May 28, 2025

Who is Tommy Robinson? The Far-Right ANTI-ISLAM Campaigner Backed By Elon Musk UK Far-Right Leader Tommy Robinson has been released four months early after the UK High Court ruled on his contempt of court sentence. Jailed for violating an injunction linked to a libel case.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published on May 28, 2025

Syrian government and Kurds agree to evacuate families from al-Hol camp Syrian government and Kurds agree to evacuate families from al-Hol camp The agreement to allow Syrians to return from al-Hol camp comes amid a push for closer cooperation between Damascus and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 27, 2025

Syrians hopeful for the future after US and EU sanctions relief Syrians hopeful for the future after US and EU sanctions relief US President Donald Trump granted Syria sweeping exemptions from sanctions in a major first step toward fulfilling his pledge to lift.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on May 24, 2025

Trump Lifts ‘Brytal’, ‘Crippling’ Syria Sanctions \| Trump Unlocks Syria’s Economy After Years Of War In a stunning reversal of longstanding U.S. foreign policy, former President Donald Trump has lifted key sanctions on Syria, ending years of crippling economic isolation. The move comes as part of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:39Published on May 24, 2025

14,000 Babies Could Die in Gaza Within 48 Hours — UN Issues Dire Warning, Outrage Over Blocked Aid That’s the chilling warning from Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, as Gaza faces a devastating blockade halting baby formula and essential nutrition aid... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published on May 22, 2025

EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery Donald Trump's sudden decision to lift sanctions on Syria accelerated the timeline in Brussels, which had been.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:55Published on May 21, 2025

Rubio Warns Syria on Brink of Collapse: U.S. Must Act or Risk Full-Scale Civil War & Regional Chaos U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning during recent remarks on Capitol Hill, stating that Syria’s transitional authority could collapse within weeks without urgent U.S. support... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:45Published on May 20, 2025

Netayahu vows to take FULL CONTROL of Gaza \| Israeli Military escalates Operation Gideon’s Chariots Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to seize full control of Gaza as the IDF intensifies Operation Gideon’s Chariots, launching simultaneous ground assaults in the north and south. Over 670 Hamas.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published on May 19, 2025

Trump Drops Bombshell on Iran and Houthis \| FIERY Statement on Syria Sanctions \| FULL VIDEO Trump issued a stunning threat to Iran and the Houthis, warning of severe consequences if provocations continue. Trump also made a major statement on U.S. sanctions against Syria, hinting at potential.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 27:15Published on May 15, 2025

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22 killed after suicide bomber opens fire at church - and then detonates explosive vest At least 22 people have been killed after a suicide bomber opened fire at a church in Syria - and then detonated an explosive vest. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Contractor discovers ancient tomb complex after clearing rubble of destroyed home A Syrian contractor made a historic discovery when clearing the rubble of a destroyed home, stumbling upon remains of an underground Byzantine tomb complex. Sky News - Published on June 9, 2025
Islamic State group 'claims first attack on new Syrian government forces' The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, has claimed its first attack on the new Syrian government's forces since longtime president Bashar al Assad was ousted, according to a war monitoring body. Sky News - Published on May 30, 2025

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Syrian man who fled UK after raping 15-year-old girl near Scotland's national football stadium is jailed A Syrian man who fled Scotland after raping a 15-year-old girl has been jailed for eight years. Sky News - Published on May 12, 2025
Israel launches airstrikes near Syria's presidential palace Israel has carried out airstrikes close to the presidential palace in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday night. Sky News - Published on May 2, 2025
Israeli troops will remain in 'security zones' in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, minister says Israel's troops will remain in "security zones" in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely, according to the country's defence minister. Sky News - Published on April 16, 2025
Syria's new transitional government announced - with Christian woman among ministers Syria's new transitional government has been unveiled - nearly four months after the fall of the Assad regime. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2025

Five jihadists found guilty of holding French journalists hostage Five jihadists have been found guilty of holding French journalists captive in Syria for the terror group Islamic State. Sky News - Published on March 21, 2025
'We will behead you': Children in Syria camp vow ISIS will return The Kurdish armoured vehicle we're in is being peppered by stones and rocks. But this a good day. Sky News - Published on March 19, 2025
Who are the Alawites facing a new wave of violence in Syria? Victims and survivors of revenge attacks in Syria have told Sky News how families are being "slaughtered" amid a new wave of violence. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2025	Inside Syria's stunned coastal cities where hundreds were killed in bloody violence No checkpoint is the same, some want paperwork, others wave you through after a brief look inside - but from Damascus to Latakia, there are a lot of checkpoints, and in one way or another, you are.. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2025
'His miserable life was terminated' says Trump after airstrike kills IS leader The head of Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria has been killed in an airstrike in western Iraq, according to Iraqi officials and US military commanders. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2025	Syria's government signs breakthrough deal with Kurdish-led authorities in northeast Syria's interim government has signed a deal with the Kurdish-led authority that controls the country's oil-rich northeast. Sky News - Published on March 10, 2025
Syria's new government vows to investigate mass killings Syria's new government has formed a committee to investigate reported mass revenge killings of a minority group - after the United Nations human rights chief called for "swift actions". Sky News - Published on March 9, 2025	'They left nobody': More than 600 people killed in some of Syria's deadliest violence More than 600 people have died in clashes in Syria after violence erupted between government supporters and people thought to be loyal to the ousted President Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on March 8, 2025
'Nearly 200 killed' in Syria's worst violence since Assad toppled Almost 200 people have died in clashes between Syrian government forces and fighters loyal to the country's former president Bashar al Assad, a war monitoring group has said. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2025	'Nearly 200 killed' in clashes between Syrian government forces and Assad loyalists Almost 200 people have died in clashes between Syrian government forces and fighters loyal to the country's former president Bashar al Assad, a war monitoring group has said. Sky News - Published on March 7, 2025
Man arrested over stabbing at Berlin Holocaust memorial is Syrian refugee The man arrested for stabbing a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust memorial is a 19-year-old Syrian refugee, according to prosecutors. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2025	What do hidden documents tell us about Syria's missing people? 👉 Listen to Sky News Daily on your podcast app 👈 Sky News - Published on February 12, 2025
Meet the soldiers hunting down Assad regime leaders who terrorised Syria By the standards of other cities I have been in or visited shortly after a revolution, Damascus seems on the face of it relatively calm. Sky News - Published on February 12, 2025	Inside one of Syria's most feared places - where scale of Assad regime's brutality is revealed Sky News - Published on February 12, 2025
Syrian man crushed to death attempting to cross Channel on small boat A Syrian man has been crushed to death trying to cross the Channel from France in a small boat, the AFP news agency has reported. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2025	King donates to charity's humanitarian work in Syria after fall of Assad regime King Charles has made a donation to help boost a charity's humanitarian work in Syria following the fall of the country's dictator Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on January 2, 2025
A year of high-stakes politics and crises: Key highlights from 2024 Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 30, 2024	Syrian equestrian champion tells of 21-year prison ordeal after beating Bashar al Assad's brother A Syrian former equestrian champion has told how he was jailed and tortured for 21 years after he beat Bashar al Assad's older brother in a competition. Sky News - Published on December 26, 2024
Assad loyalists kill 14 Syrian security forces in ambush Syrian officials say 14 of its forces, part of the group which toppled Bashar al Assad's regime, have died in clashes with supporters of the ousted dictator. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2024	Russia says sinking of ship sent to Syria to collect weapons was an 'act of terrorism' The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2024
Russian ship sank was victim of 'act of terrorism', owner claims The sinking of a Russian cargo ship that was sent to Syria to collect weapons was an "act of terrorism", the vessel's owner says. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2024

Syria

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