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'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 years

Sky News Wednesday, 11 December 2024
'We thought we'd be slaughtered': Assad critic returns home to wailing relatives after 14 yearsThe last time I came to Homs, I crossed the border from Lebanon on the back of a motorbike.
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Bashar al-Assad Bashar al-Assad President of Syria from 2000 to 2024

Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster [Video]

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 the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/02/syrias-stock-exchange-reopens-after-six-month-closure-in-run-up-to-al-assad-ouster Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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US ambassador's residence in Syria reopens as Washington looks to mend ties with Damascus [Video]

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 government of strongman President Bashar al-Assad was met with brutal crackdown, kickstarting the country’s civil war. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/30/us-ambassadors-residence-in-syria-reopens-as-washington-looks-to-mend-ties-with-damascus Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Trump Lifts ‘Brytal’, ‘Crippling’ Syria Sanctions | Trump Unlocks Syria’s Economy After Years Of War [Video]

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 Trump’s promised Middle East shift, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the rise of a new interim government in Damascus led by Ahmed al-Sharaa — a former rebel commander. The U.S. Treasury and State Department jointly announced a sweeping waiver of the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, unlocking billions in potential investment and opening Syria’s oil, electricity, and financial sectors to international engagement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared the relief vital to restoring basic services like water, energy, and sanitation. #SyriaSanctions #TrumpSyria #SanctionsLifted #TrumpMiddleEast #USForeignPolicy #SyriaNews #TrumpNews #DonaldTrump #SyriaCrisis #TrumpAdministration #AssadFall #Damascus #HTS #PostWarSyria #MiddleEastPolitics #CaesarAct #SanctionsRelief #USPolicyShift #BreakingNews #HistoricMove Also Read Lebanon and Syria Agree to Ceasefire Following Two Days of Border Clashes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/lebanon-syria-ceasefire-agreement-border-clashes-011-4097569.html?ref=DMDesc Why Is New Syrian Regime Hunting Down And Killing Alawites Amid Escalating Sectarian Violence In Country? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/why-is-new-syrian-regime-hunting-down-and-killing-alawites-amid-escalating-sectarian-violence-in-cou-4090547.html?ref=DMDesc Syria On Boil: Over 1,000 Dead As Alawite Minority Targeted In 'Revenge Killings' By Current Regime :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/syria-on-boil-over-1-000-dead-as-alawite-minority-targeted-in-revenge-killings-by-current-regime-4090369.html?ref=DMDesc

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EU lifts all economic sanctions on Syria, hoping to speed up post-al-Assad recovery [Video]

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 working on a step-by-step roadmap. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/20/eu-lifts-all-economic-sanctions-on-syria-hoping-to-speed-up-post-assad-recovery Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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Trump's Sidelines Netanyahu in Middle East Realignment | Embraces Syria's New Leadership, Al-Sharaa [Video]

Trump's Sidelines Netanyahu in Middle East Realignment | Embraces Syria's New Leadership, Al-Sharaa

U.S President Donald Trump's recent Middle East tour marks a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, as he engages with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, signaling a potential thaw in relations. This move comes amid Israel's concerns over Iran's influence in Syria and its longstanding opposition to Syrian leadership. Trump's actions suggest a recalibration of alliances, with implications for regional dynamics and Israel's strategic positioning. #Trump #Syria #Netanyahu #MiddleEastPolicy #USForeignPolicy #AlSharaa #Israel #Iran #RegionalSecurity #Diplomacy Also Read Bashar al-Assad's Wife Battles Leukemia Amid Divorce Reports, Has 50-50 Chance of Survival: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-battles-leukemia-amid-divorce-reports-has-50-50-chance-of-survival-report-4026053.html?ref=DMDesc Bashar al Assad's Wife Asma Seeks Divorce, Plans To Relocate To UK With Children: Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-seeks-divorce-plans-to-relocate-to-uk-with-children-report-4023711.html?ref=DMDesc 75 Indians Evacuated From Syria Following Recent Overthrow Of Assad Regime :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-evacuates-75-nationals-from-syria-011-4012219.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.194~

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Israel VIOLATES Lebanon Ceasefire Again: Deadly Drone Strikes Kill Two, Injure Civilians In Mahrouna [Video]

Israel VIOLATES Lebanon Ceasefire Again: Deadly Drone Strikes Kill Two, Injure Civilians In Mahrouna

In blatant defiance of a ceasefire agreement, Israeli drone strikes on Saturday killed at least two people and wounded several others in southern Lebanon. A drone strike in Mahrouna targeted a motorcycle, killing one and injuring two bystanders in a passing car. Hours earlier, another Israeli UAV strike hit a vehicle in Kounine, killing a Hezbollah resistance fighter, identified as Hassan Mohammad Jumaa. These attacks mark yet another violation of the extended truce that began on November 27 and was supposed to hold past February 18. Despite its expiration, Lebanon had hoped for stability, but Israel’s continued occupation of strategic southern areas and recurring strikes have reignited regional tensions. Beirut has condemned the aggression and vowed to take “all necessary measures” to end Israel’s unlawful military presence. The international community remains silent as Tel Aviv pushes the boundaries of legality and human rights with impunity. #IsraelStrikesLebanon #CeasefireViolation #LebanonUnderAttack #Hezbollah #Mahrouna #Kounine #IDFDroneStrike #SouthernLebanon #MiddleEastTensions #ResistanceMovement #TelAvivAggression #IsraelViolatesTruce #BeirutCondemns #CivilianCasualties #DroneAttacks #WarCrimes #LebanonCeasefire #OccupiedLebanon #IsraeliOccupation #ProResistance ~HT.410~ED.346~GR.125~

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ON CAM: Moment Israeli Warplanes Bomb Nabatieh Apartment Block — One Dead, Building in Ruins [Video]

ON CAM: Moment Israeli Warplanes Bomb Nabatieh Apartment Block — One Dead, Building in Ruins

A devastating moment caught on camera shows Israeli warplanes bombing a residential apartment block in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. The airstrike killed one woman and injured at least 11 others, leaving the building reduced to rubble. The blast triggered widespread panic, shattered windows, and engulfed the neighborhood in smoke and debris. #IsraelStrikesLebanon #IsraeliAirstrikes #IsraelBombsLebanon #IsraelVsLebanon #LebanonIsraelConflict #IsraelLebanonWar #IsraeliWarplanes #LebanonUnderAttack #IsraelStrikes #IsraelLebanonTensions #IsraelAttacksLebanon #LebanonCrisis #IsraelLebanonUpdate #LebanonStrike #BeirutAirstrike #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelLebanonEscalation #NabatiehStrike #LebanonNews #IsraelLebanonClashes ~HT.410~PR.152~ED.194~GR.124~

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US-backed Israeli airstrikes pound Hezbollah in Lebanon | IDF destroys illegal underground facility [Video]

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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 the strikes hit an underground site at Beaufort Ridge—previously rendered unusable but allegedly being restored by Hezbollah. Tel Aviv labeled this a direct violation of understandings between Israel and Lebanon. This latest escalation comes amid rising regional tensions and daily cross-border attacks. Watch the full report for visuals, expert analysis, and what this means for Middle East stability. #Israel #Lebanon #Hezbollah #Airstrike #MiddleEastConflict #IDF #BeaufortRidge #Nabatiyeh #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #USIsraelAlliance #WarUpdate #MilitaryNews #HezbollahUnderground #RegionalTensions Also Read Lebanon and Syria Agree to Ceasefire Following Two Days of Border Clashes :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/lebanon-syria-ceasefire-agreement-border-clashes-011-4097569.html?ref=DMDesc Israel and Lebanon Agree to Extend Troop Withdrawal Deadline to February 18, 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-lebanon-extend-troop-withdrawal-deadline-feb-18-011-4054029.html?ref=DMDesc 22 Killed in Lebanon as Israeli Forces Fail to Withdraw by Deadline Amid Protests :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/22-killed-in-lebanon-israeli-forces-withdrawal-deadline-011-4053959.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.346~

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Iran’s ‘Victory’ Over Israel Sparks Celebrations Across Tehran, Basra, Beirut | Crowds Roar [Video]

Iran’s ‘Victory’ Over Israel Sparks Celebrations Across Tehran, Basra, Beirut | Crowds Roar

Massive celebrations erupted across Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon following what Tehran calls a decisive victory over the Israeli regime. From Azadi Square in Tehran to Basra in southern Iraq and Beirut in Lebanon, streets were flooded with cheering citizens waving Iranian flags. Crowds honored the Iranian Armed Forces, chanting slogans against Zionist aggression. Officials praised Iran's military and intelligence services for what they described as a “historic triumph” over Israeli operations. The celebrations mark a powerful regional moment of unity and defiance in the face of Tel Aviv’s military campaigns. #IranVictory #IsraelDefeat #AzadiSquare #TehranCelebration #IranIsraelConflict #BasraCelebrates #BeirutProtests #ZionistDefeat #ResistanceAxis #IranTriumph #MiddleEastNews #IranNews #VictoryMarch #AntiZionism #IRGCVictory #HezbollahSupport #IraqNews #IranianPride #RegionalCelebration #GeopoliticalShift Also Read Mystery Shrouds Over Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Whereabouts As Iran Faces Military Crisis :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/mystery-shrouds-over-supreme-leader-khamenei-s-whereabouts-as-iran-faces-military-crisis-7783667.html?ref=DMDesc Iranian Citizens Contemplate Future After 12-Day War and US-Brokered Ceasefire :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/12-day-war-ceasefire-iran-future-concerns-011-7783479.html?ref=DMDesc US Strikes Set Back Iran Nuclear Program by Few Months: Early Intelligence Report :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-strikes-set-back-iran-nuclear-program-by-few-months-early-intelligence-report-7782349.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.102~

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Saeed Izadi TERMINATED | Israel takes REVENGE | Oct 7 Mastermind KILLED in Israeli Strikes [Video]

Saeed Izadi TERMINATED | Israel takes REVENGE | Oct 7 Mastermind KILLED in Israeli Strikes

Israel has eliminated Saeed Izadi, the Quds Force commander accused of masterminding Hamas’ October 7, 2023 massacre. Killed in a precise IDF strike on an apartment in Qom, Iran, Izadi was Iran’s key link to Hamas and Lebanon-based terror factions. He led the Quds Force’s Palestine Corps, funneled funds to Hamas, and coordinated military strategy. Israeli officials call his death a severe blow to Iran-Hamas operations, vowing to continue targeting key figures threatening Israel’s national security. #Israel #IDFStrike #SaeedIzadi #QudsForce #Hamas #October7 #MiddleEastConflict #IranIsraelTensions #CounterTerrorism #IRGC #QomStrike #GazaWar #IranProxyNetwork #IDFRevenge #MilitaryStrike #BreakingNews #TerrorMastermind #HamasIranLink #IsraelDefenseForces #NationalSecurity #IranHamasCoordination #IsraelNews #IDFOperation #TargetEliminated #QudsCommanderKilled #MiddleEastNews #StrategicStrike #IntelBasedStrike #HamasTerror #WarOnTerror #IRGCLeadershipCrisis Also Read Israel Defence Chief Resigns Over October 7 Hamas Attack, Accepts 'Security Failures' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-defence-chief-resigns-over-october-7-hamas-attack-accepts-security-failures-4049175.html?ref=DMDesc IDF Releases Pics Of Female Fighter Pilots Before Their Departure For Iran Mission :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/idf-releases-pics-of-female-fighter-pilots-before-their-departure-for-iran-mission-3971563.html?ref=DMDesc IDF Takes Out Hezbollah Commanders, Confirms Safieddine And Hazima In Major Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/idf-takes-out-hezbollah-commanders-confirms-safieddine-and-hazima-in-major-strike-3967681.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.194~HT.408~

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