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

Putin-Pezeshkian Full Meeting| Russia & Iran’s Bid To Counter Trump? | Nuclear Agreement in Line?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian convened a crucial meeting in Moscow to discuss Middle East developments, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and the removal of Syrian President Bashar Assad. A key focus was the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, a 20-year roadmap for strengthening bilateral ties in economics, technology, and culture. The leaders also addressed Iran’s nuclear program and regional strategies, signaling a united front against U.S. influence, particularly with Donald Trump set to assume the presidency. The meeting underscores Russia and Iran’s deepening alliance amid shifting global dynamics. #PutinMeetsPezeshkian #PezeshkianPutinMeeting #MasoudPezeshkian #Putin #PezeshkianSpeech #PutinIranRelations #PutinMeetsIranPresident #PutinPezeshkian #MasoudPezeshkianPutinMeeting #PutinPezeshkianMeet #PezeshkianMeetsPutinLive #PezeshkianPutinTalks #PutinPezeshkianAgenda #PutinStrategicPartnership #IranRussiaRelations ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.102~GR.121~

Exclusive: EU considers lifting sanctions on Syria: oil, gas, banking and transport in view

European countries have been grappling with how to handle new regime following downfall of Bashar al-Assad, with timeline for lifting sanctions moving onto agenda.

Italy's FM Antonio Tajani meets Lebanon's new president Josep Aoun for talks in Beirut

Tajani's talks in Lebanon come on the same day he met Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in his first visit to Damascus since the fall last year of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.

What does the fall of the Assad regime mean for EU Member States and their asylum policies?

Several EU member states have suspended asylum claims from Syrians following the collapse of the Assad regime. But what next? Euronews spoke with a Syrian refugee in Berlin, Amnesty International in Rome and the NGO Relive for Syrian Refugees in Paris.

Syria reopens international air travel as Qatar Airways flight lands in Damascus

On 7 January, Qatar Airways made the first international commercial flight to Damascus since the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

French President Emmanuel Macron in Beirut to discuss support for Lebanon under new leadership

Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that aims to end the Israel-Hezbollah war.

Dr. Gilbert Achcar: 'The balance of forces in Lebanon has been radically altered'

Lebanon Gets New PM: Who is Nawaf Salam- ICJ President Named Lebanon's New Prime Minister

Nawaf Salam, a seasoned diplomat and current ICJ president, has been appointed Lebanon's new prime minister. He faces a significant task of navigating the country through its ongoing economic crisis and political instability, aiming to restore stability and implement reforms. #NawafSalam #LebanonPrimeMinister #LebanonCrisis #ICJ #PoliticalReform #EconomicRecovery #LebanonPolitics #MiddleEastLeadership #LebaneseGovernment #ReformInLebanon #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~PR.362~ED.346~HT.336~

Lebanon's new president names President of the International Court of Justice as new prime minister

Lebanon’s new president names head of the International Court of Justice as the country’s new prime minister.

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Shattered? IDF Launches Big Attack on Hezbollah Sites, Weapons

In a significant escalation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including a rocket launcher site, military bases, and smuggling routes near the Syria-Lebanon border. The strikes come amidst concerns over Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild its forces in violation of the recent ceasefire agreement. #IsraelStrikesHezbollah #IDFAttacks #MiddleEastTensions #CeasefireBreach #HezbollahTargetsHit #LebanonConflict #SyriaBorderStrikes #WeaponsSmuggling #IDFvsHezbollah #FragileTruce #IsraelDefenseForces #AirstrikesInLebanon #HezbollahRetaliation #LebanonCrisis #RegionalSecurity Also Read Israel Engages Allies to Secure Release of Elizabeth Tsurkov from Iraq :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-seeks-global-support-release-elizabeth-tsurkov-011-4038441.html?ref=DMDesc Israel Defense Force Confirms Death Of Hamas Commander Abd Al-Hadi Sabah In Drone Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israel-defense-force-confirms-death-of-hamas-commander-abd-al-hadi-sabah-in-drone-strike-011-4030545.html?ref=DMDesc EXPLAINED | Is Yemen The Next Battleground In Israel's Campaign Against Iranian-backed Militias? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/explained-is-yemen-the-next-battleground-in-israels-campaign-against-iranian-backed-militias-4026285.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.346~GR.125~

Homs ravaged by destruction, leaving some areas uninhabitable

The Syrian civil war has caused widespread devastation in parts of Homs, turning it into a barren and lifeless city.

Syria Protests Erupt Over Shrine Desecration, HTS Violence Intensifies, Sectarian Fears Escalate

Syria witnesses nationwide protests after the desecration of an Alawite shrine in Aleppo. Armed HTS militants allegedly fired on demonstrators, escalating sectarian tensions. Violence erupted in key cities, including Homs and Tartus, with reports of casualties. Curfews were imposed as fears of reprisals grow among minorities. #SyriaProtests #HTSViolence #ShrineDesecration #SectarianTensions #AlawiteCommunity #HomsClashes #TartusUnrest #ReligiousHeritage #SyriaCrisis #JusticeForShrines #Oneindia #OneindiaNews 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 Clashes Between Islamist Fighters and Assad Supporters in Syria Result in Six Fatalities :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/clashes-between-islamists-and-assad-supporters-syria-011-4025983.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 ~PR.362~ED.346~GR.122~HT.318~

Homs celebrates the end of Assad's regime

After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.

Israeli Warplanes Hammer Syria With 200 Strikes in a Day as Netanyahu Declares 1974 Agreement Dead

Israeli warplanes launched a massive assault on Syria, conducting over 100 airstrikes in a single day, targeting key military and intelligence sites in Damascus, Homs, and Daraa. This aerial offensive follows the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime and comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared the 1974 Disengagement Agreement with Syria null and void, signaling Israel’s intent to occupy the strategic buffer zone near the Golan Heights. Israeli forces took control of the Mazzeh base on Mount Hermon, while advancing into several towns, including Quneitra and Khan Arnabeh. Israeli military officials issued warnings for residents in areas near the Golan to stay indoors as operations continued. #IsraeliAirstrikes #SyriaUnderAttack #NetanyahuAnnouncement #1974Agreement #SyriaConflict #MiddleEastTensions #IsraelInvasion #WarInSyria #AirstrikesOnDamascus #GolanHeights #IsraelMilitary #SyriaEscalation #SyrianWar #IsraeliForces #SyriaUnderSiege Also Read Air India Flights flew Over Iranian Airspace Just Before Israeli Attack :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/air-india-flights-flew-over-iranian-airspace-just-before-israeli-attack-3801055.html Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh Resigns Amid Israel Conflict :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/palestinian-prime-minister-mohammad-shtayyeh-resigns-amid-israel-conflict-3759891.html US Begins Delivery of Munitions and Military Equipment to Israel | Washington AP :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-begins-delivery-munitions-military-equipment-israel-gen-3655257.html ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~

VIDEO| Syrian Rebels Claim Full Control of Homs, Calls the Takeover 'Historic' as Assad Flees

Syrian rebels have seized full control of Homs, the country's third-largest city and a critical strategic hub, after a swift offensive that left government forces retreating. The fall of Homs marks a significant victory for the insurgents, severing key supply routes between Damascus and Assad's coastal strongholds. Rebels have now entered the capital's suburbs, declaring Damascus "militarily fallen" as reports of gunfire and chaos emerge from the city. President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to an unknown destination, further signaling the regime's crumbling hold on power. This dramatic escalation could mark a turning point in Syria’s 13-year conflict. #Syria #HomsFalls #Damascus #SyrianRebels #AssadFlees #RebelVictory #MiddleEastConflict #CivilWarSyria #BreakingNews #RegimeChange #HomsCaptured #DamascusUnderFire #SyriaCrisis #OppositionForces #GlobalAlert ~HT.318~PR.152~GR.125~ED.346~