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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Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa Macron supports easing sanctions on Syria after meeting interim President al-Sharaa The high-stakes visit was a controversial one after multiple deadly attacks in Syria sparked international.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 5 days ago

Sectarian clashes in Syria: Why are the Druze targeted? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:38Published 1 week ago

Bigger War Coming? Iran-Saudi Alliance Backs Syria Against Israeli Strikes\| Netanyahu Under Fire Iran and Saudi Arabia have issued a rare joint condemnation of Israel’s airstrikes on Syrian territory, calling them unlawful and dangerously destabilizing. Tehran accuses Israel of attempting to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 1 week ago

Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace following Druze clashes Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace following Druze clashes The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published 1 week ago

Israel says deployed forces in southern Syria to protect Druze minority Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:32Published 1 week ago

Israel Bombs Jolani’s Power Base in Syria; Airstrikes Shake Capital Amid Boiling Druze Violence Israel has confirmed launching powerful airstrikes near the presidential palace in Damascus, targeting areas linked to Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the Islamist leader who seized power in Syria after Bashar.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 1 week ago

Druze protesters block roads in Galilee over deadly Syria clashes Druze protesters block roads in Galilee over deadly Syria clashes Druze demonstrators blocked roads in northern Israel on Wednesday in response to violent clashes between Druze groups and armed.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Syrian Govt Clashes With Druze Minority Over 'Blasphemous' Audio Clip \| Israel Vows To Defend Druze Violence broke out in the southern Damascus suburb of Jaramana after a controversial audio clip allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad went viral. The clip, falsely attributed to Druze cleric Marwan.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 2 weeks ago

Nine killed in clashes between Druze gunmen and government forces in Syria Nine killed in clashes between Druze gunmen and government forces in Syria The fighting broke out after an audio clip circulated online of a man attacking Prophet Muhammad. It was attributed to a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Russia BLASTS West for Refugee Crisis: ‘Double Standards’ and Callous Neglect of Dying Innocents In a powerful statement at the UN, Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative, Maria Zabolotskaya, condemned Western countries for their "double standards" in addressing the global refugee crisis... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:56Published 2 weeks ago

Syria's Islamist Govt Accused Of Targeting Minorities \| Sectarian Violence Returns To Damascus Deadly violence erupted in Jaramana, a Druze and Christian-majority suburb near Damascus, after a leaked audio recording allegedly insulting Islamic religious figures triggered outrage. On April 28,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published 2 weeks ago

UK lifts sanctions on Syria, says country deserves chance to rebuild economy UK lifts sanctions on Syria, says country deserves chance to rebuild economy The new authorities in Damascus have made a push for harsh sanctions imposed by western countries on Assad's government.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:58Published 2 weeks ago

Houthi’s SHOCKING Retaliation To U.S, Shuts Bab Al-Mandab For U.S And Israeli Ships \| Details Out Yemen's Ansarullah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi declared the Bab al-Mandab Strait and Arabian Sea closed to Israeli and American ships. In a fiery speech, he said nine attacks targeted US naval assets.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:24Published 3 weeks ago

U.S- Iran War: Will Turkey Stay Neutral If Iran War Breaks Out? Trump-Erdoğan Talks Reveal That… U.S- Iran War: United States may request Turkey to remain neutral and avoid interference in Syrian airspace if a conflict with Iran erupts, Hurriyet reports. The matter could be discussed during an.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:18Published 3 weeks ago

Pope Francis: Latin Americans mourn the first ever Argentinian elected as pontiff Pope Francis: Latin Americans mourn the first ever Argentinian elected as pontiff Before Francis, there hadn't been a non-European Bishop of Rome since the death of Syrian-born Gregory III in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 3 weeks ago

Israel Takes Out Hezbollah Commander In Lethal Drone Strike \| Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Shattered Israel has killed Hussein Ali Nasr, the Deputy Chief of Hezbollah’s Unit 4400, in a precision drone strike in southern Lebanon. The attack targeted a vehicle in Kaouthariyet El-Saiyad and comes amid.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published 3 weeks ago

Qatar Emir Meets Putin in Moscow \| Doha Offers to Mediate Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks \| WATCH The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, landed in Moscow for a high-level meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their talks at the Kremlin emphasized Qatar-Russia cooperation in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:25Published on April 17, 2025

Putin Meets Qatar Emir in Kremlin \| Talks on Gaza War, Gas Deals & Middle East Strategy \| WATCH The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, landed in Moscow for a high-level meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their talks at the Kremlin emphasized Qatar-Russia cooperation in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on April 17, 2025

Civil War In Syria: Scores of Alawites Killed as HTS Sectarian Violence Erupts \| Watch Video The White House has issued a clarification on the explosive 245% tariff targeting Chinese imports. The new addendum reveals a two-tier structure—some goods will face the full 245%, while others.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on April 16, 2025

Israel Declares INDEFINITE Military Stay In Gaza, Lebanon & Syria\| 'Protecting Settlers' the goal Israel's Minister of Military Affairs, Israel Katz, has declared that troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and southern Syria indefinitely. He claimed this military presence serves as a "buffer" to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published on April 16, 2025

U.S' WW 3 Preps? Trump Sends 3,000+ 'BIGGEST' Bombs In Israel After Iran General Vows Devastation The United States has greenlit a new shipment of over 3,000 powerful munitions to Israel, including MK-84 bombs tied to mass casualties in Gaza. The move comes as Tel Aviv signals a “vigorous.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on April 16, 2025

Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria Erdoğan positions Turkey as point of stability for European security and Syria Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 12, 2025

World War 3 In Middle East: New Wave of Israeli Airstrikes Kill Syrians, U.S Kills 60+ Yemenis The Middle East edges closer to World War 3 as Israel launches deadly airstrikes on Syria and the U.S. reportedly kills over 60 people in Yemen. Tensions in the region have reached a boiling point,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:04Published on April 4, 2025

Hezbollah Vs IDF Deadly War in Lebanon: Israel Kills 3 Mujahideen In Beirut, U.S bombs Yemen Israel airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs killed three people and wounded seven, targeting a Hezbollah militant accused of assisting Hamas operatives. The attack further strains the fragile.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on April 1, 2025

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:35Published on March 24, 2025

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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
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