Syria

Israel Launches Air Strikes On Syria After Foiled Border Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 4, 2020

Israeli fighter jets, attack helicopters and other warplanes late Monday struck Syrian military targets in southern Syria, a day after thwarting an attack in the Golan Heights, the Israeli army said.

US Imposes Sanctions On Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's Son

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 29, 2020

The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on the son of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, extending efforts to block funds for the war-torn country's regime.

US F-15 Intercepts Iranian Passenger Plane Over Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday July 24, 2020

Two US jets flew dangerously close to an Iranian passenger plane over war-torn Syria, forcing the pilot to take emergency action and sparking panic on board, Iranian authorities said Friday.

British ISIS Bride Can Return To UK To Challenge Citizenship Decision

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 16, 2020

A woman who had her UK citizenship revoked after travelling to Syria to join the Islamic State group should be allowed to return home to challenge the decision, a court ruled Thursday.

On Fifth Attempt, UN Security Council Renews Syria Aid Via Turkey

World News | Reuters | Sunday July 12, 2020

The United Nations Security Council on Saturday approved aid deliveries to Syria through one border crossing from Turkey, a day after its authorization for the six-year-long humanitarian operation ended, leaving millions of Syrian civilians in limbo.

Italy Seizes World Record 14-Tonne Of ISIS-Made Amphetamines From Syria

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 1, 2020

Italian police said Wednesday they have seized a world record 14-tonne haul of amphetamines made by the Islamic State group in Syria.

The Boys Season 2: New Clips Reveal September Release Date, Opening Minutes, Stormfront First Look

Akhil Arora | Monday June 29, 2020

Amazon Prime Video has set a September 4 release date for The Boys season 2. Eric Kripke also unveiled the first three minutes of The Boys season 2. We also got an additional two-minute first look at Stormfront (Aya Cash).

Iran's Ex-Envoy To Syria Dies Of Coronavirus, Number Of Dead Rises To 107

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday March 6, 2020

Hossein Sheikholeslam, Iran's former ambassador to Syria, died of COVID-19 on Thursday, official IRNA news agency reported. Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education announced on Thursday that the number of dead from the Novel Coronavirus rose to 107, up from 92 on Wednesday. The total number of confirmed cases of infection increased to 3,513...

"Man-Made Humanitarian Nightmare" In Syria Must End Now, Says UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 22, 2020

The "man-made humanitarian nightmare" in Syria's Idlib province must end now, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Friday, but did not offer any specific plan for curbing the bloodshed in the final rebel holdout.

Asian Wrestling Championship: India Bag 5 Medals From Greco Roman

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 19, 2020

While Ashu won a bronze in 67kg category, Aditya Kundu and Hardeep also bagged the medals of same colour in the 72kg and 97kg respectively on the second day of the competitions.

Syrian Dad Teaches Girl To Laugh At Explosions In Heart-Breaking Video

World News | Edited By Ria Saini | Tuesday February 18, 2020

To help her cope with the trauma of living in a conflict zone, a three-year-old Syrian girl's father has taught her to laugh each time she hears an explosion or warplane. A deeply-distressing video of the child and her father playing their 'game' as an explosion is heard outside has evoked an emotional response from social media users, who called f...

UK Woman Who Joined ISIS Loses Initial Bid To Restore Citizenship

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 8, 2020

A British woman who travelled to Syria as a schoolgirl to join ISIS on Friday lost the first round of her legal challenge against a decision to revoke her citizenship.

Syria Nearly Hit Passenger Plane In Trying To Shoot Israeli Jets: Russia

World News | Reuters | Friday February 7, 2020

An Airbus A320 with 172 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Russia-controlled Khmeimim air base after Syrian air defence nearly hit it, Russian state news agency RIA said on Friday citing Russian defence ministry spokesman.

"Won't Let Delhi Become Syria": BJP Leader On Shaheen Bagh Protesters

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 29, 2020

With the Delhi assembly polls just over a week away, the BJP has upped its ante against anti-CAA protesters at Shaheen Bagh, with a top party functionary on Wednesday saying the national capital will not be allowed to become "Syria".

Israel Missiles Hit Iran-Linked Airbase In Syria

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 15, 2020

The Syrian army said on Tuesday Israeli jets attacked the main T4 air base in Homs province and that its air defences downed several missiles in strikes that caused only material damage.