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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 5 days ago

There is no accountability for atrocities against Syrian minorities, analyst says Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:20Published 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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

Iran’s STERN reply to Trump ‘Most destructive Force’ jibe \| Nuclear deal falling apart? Iran has fiercely rebuked former U.S. President Donald Trump after he labeled Iran the “most destructive force” in the Middle East during a speech in Riyadh. Iranian officials, led by Foreign.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:26Published on May 15, 2025

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... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 09:44Published on May 14, 2025

Trump praises Al Sharaa, presses Syria leader on Israel ties after lifting sanctions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:09Published on May 14, 2025

Trump Asks Syria to JOIN Abraham Accords, Offers Sanctions Relief \| Big Push For Syria-Israel Ties During his visit to Saudi Arabia, President Trump met with Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, marking the first such meeting in 25 years. Trump urged Syria to join the Abraham Accords with Israel,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published on May 14, 2025

Trump meets Syria’s 'young, attractive' al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and lifts sanctions on Damascus Trump meets Syria’s 'young, attractive' al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and lifts sanctions on Damascus The meeting on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit represents a significant turn.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published on May 14, 2025

Trump’s Speech at GCC Summit: Syria Sanctions Lifted, $600 Bln Deal, Gaza War, Middle East Future In a game-changing moment at the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in Riyadh, U.S. President Donald Trump made historic moves that have sent shockwaves through the Middle East. From lifting sanctions on.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published on May 14, 2025

Trump’s FIERCEST Attack on Hezbollah, Says ‘Terrorists Have Crippled’, Chance for Lebanon to… Trump delivered his strongest condemnation yet of Hezbollah, declaring that the Iran-backed group has been "crippled" following last year’s deadly conflict with Israel. Citing the loss of key.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:35Published on May 14, 2025

Trump Ends Syria Sanctions in a Move ‘For the Crown Prince’; MBS Leads a Thunderous Standing Ovation Trump announced the lifting of long-standing sanctions on Syria, a decision he attributed to a personal gesture "for the Crown Prince." The historic announcement, made during his visit to Saudi Arabia,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:52Published on May 14, 2025

'Show us something special,' Trump says to Syria as he agrees to lift raft of sanctions 'Show us something special,' Trump says to Syria as he agrees to lift raft of sanctions Gulf leaders have rallied behind the new government in Damascus and want Trump to follow, believing it is a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on May 13, 2025

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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
Some Syrian rebel factions agree to dissolve - but fighting continues in north Syria's de facto leader has reached an agreement with the heads of rebel factions to dissolve their groups and work under the country's defence ministry, his new administration says. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024

Protests break out as hooded fighters torch Christmas tree in Syria Hundreds of people have protested in Christian areas of the Syrian capital of Damascus after a video emerged showing hooded fighters setting a Christmas tree on fire elsewhere in the country. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024
Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in Mediterranean A Russian cargo ship that Ukraine claims was sent to Syria to collect weapons has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, according to officials in Moscow. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024
UN investigators 'preparing to deploy' to probe Assad war crimes UN investigators say Syria's new authorities are "very receptive" to their request to probe possible war crimes that may have occurred during the Bashar al Assad regime. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2024

Hope returns to eastern Aleppo after devastating siege by Assad's forces Syrian and Russian forces unleashed all they could on eastern Aleppo. For four years they battled to bring Syria's second city under Bashar al Assad's full control. Sky News - Published on December 21, 2024
US says it has killed ISIS leader in airstrike The US says it has killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif in Syria. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2024
US diplomats in Damascus to meet with Syrian leaders who toppled Assad regime The first US diplomats to visit Syria since the fall of Bashar al Assad's regime are now in Damascus to hold talks with the country's new leaders. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2024
Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?' We drove the backbone of Syria, north from Damascus through Homs and Hama to Aleppo, and then south west, through the towns and villages of southern Idlib. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2024

Counter-terror police on high alert for jihadi attacks from potential British ISIS supporters Counter-terrorism police fear that uncertainty over the future of Syria could fuel jihadi attacks in the UK. Sky News - Published on December 18, 2024
British diplomats hold talks with leader of Syrian group that led ousting of Assad British diplomats have held talks with the leader of the group that led the ousting of Syria's former dictator Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024
'They financed themselves with drug money': Inside the factories that bankrolled Assad's narco state Now Bashar al Assad has gone, there is so much to see and film in Syria which was impossible to document before. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024	Assad's cousin says new leaders can't be trusted to turn away from extremist past Bashar al Assad's cousin has said Syria's new leaders cannot be trusted to turn away from their extremist past and unite the country. Sky News - Published on December 17, 2024
Ousted Syrian leader Assad issues first statement since fall of regime Former Syrian leader Bashar al Assad has issued his first statement since the fall of his regime. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024	'Everyone is scared now' - Syria's Alawites fear retribution after Assad downfall By the side of a dusty road, a chair and a table were hurriedly wiped down as eager hands gestured for me to take a seat. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024
Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre Along a narrow street flanked by bombed-out residential buildings, a group of children are showing off some gruesome finds. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024	Jets scream overhead and soldiers drop down into gun turrets - outside Russia's military base in Syria I knew we were near a Russian military base when I could read the names of shops, cafes and pharmacies written in Russian, in surrounding villages. Sky News - Published on December 14, 2024
'Happy we reached our country': Four Indians arrive in Delhi from Syria Four Indian citizens safely returned to Delhi after being evacuated from violence-stricken Syria. They expressed gratitude to the Indian Embassy for facilitating their journey through Lebanon and Goa... IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2024	'Disinformation': India denies reports of visa denial to pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada India's Ministry of External Affairs responds to visa denials, Indian student safety concerns in Canada, and the evacuation of nationals from Syria. DNA - Published on December 14, 2024
Family, aides, and soldiers abandoned: Assad’s solo escape to Moscow Bashar al-Assad, maintaining strict secrecy, misled aides and officials about his plans to flee Syria as his regime crumbled. He falsely assured military leaders of Russian support while orchestrating.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 13, 2024	Russia in 'direct contact' with Syrian rebels and hopes to keep military bases Russia has established "direct contact" with Syria's Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) rebel group, according to state media outlet Interfax. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2024
Inside the 'coffin' cells where Syrian prisoners were fed to be kept alive just for interrogation We descended into the darkness, crunching over broken glass, down three flights of steep stairs. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024	British journalist abducted in Syria still hasn't been found 12 years later As rebels set about freeing those imprisoned by the reposed Assad regime, more missing people are being found. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024
US 'pilgrim' locked up by Assad regime found barefoot in Syria A US man who says he was locked up after crossing into Syria by foot seven months ago has been found safe after rebels liberated the country. Sky News - Published on December 12, 2024	India evacuates 75 nationals from Syria, to return to India via commercial flights "The Government of India today evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria, following recent developments in that country," it said in a late-night statement on Tuesday. DNA - Published on December 12, 2024
Inside Syria's notorious Sednaya prison dubbed the 'human slaughterhouse' Inside Syria's notorious Sednaya prison, dubbed the "human slaughterhouse", Sky News saw the conditions that people were kept in until the fall of the Assad regime. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024	Kurdish US-allies halting anti-ISIS operations because of threat from Turkey-backed rebels, SDF commander warns A top commander in Syria has warned that a resurgent ISIS is starting to take advantage of the chaotic fall of Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024
Who is Mohammed al Bashir, the former engineer who is now Syria's prime minister? There is a new prime minister of Syria. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024	Assad kept signed picture of Queen among keepsakes in 'treasure room' A signed picture of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip has been found among the souvenirs in the packed "treasure room" of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2024
Family of US journalist held captive in Syria for 12 years 'incredibly hopeful' of return in wake of Assad's fall The family of a US journalist held captive in Syria for the last 12 years say they are "incredibly hopeful" that he can be returned safely to them amid the "chaos" following the fall of Bashar al.. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2024	75 Indians evacuated from Syria: MEA Seventy-five Indian nationals, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, were evacuated from Syria to Lebanon due to escalating security concerns. The Indian government, coordinating through its.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 10, 2024
Syrian asylum seeker fears homelessness after claim paused From his home in Manchester, Hussam Kassas has been closely following the downfall of the Assad regime. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2024	World leaders cannot ignore Syria's rebel leader - they'll study his Sky News interview closely This is an extraordinary scoop because Abu Mohammed al Jolani hasn't given an interview to a foreign news organisation since his victory over Bashar al Assad. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2024

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Russian cargo ship 'on Syria mission' sinks in Mediterranean

UN investigators 'preparing to deploy' to probe Assad war crimes

Hope returns to eastern Aleppo after devastating siege by Assad's forces

US says it has killed ISIS leader in airstrike

US diplomats in Damascus to meet with Syrian leaders who toppled Assad regime

Syria's new leader takes on an utterly broken nation: 'It's all ruins - where do we even start?'

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British diplomats hold talks with leader of Syrian group that led ousting of Assad

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Assad's cousin says new leaders can't be trusted to turn away from extremist past

Ousted Syrian leader Assad issues first statement since fall of regime

'Everyone is scared now' - Syria's Alawites fear retribution after Assad downfall

Children dig up bones where at least 41 murdered in Syria pit massacre

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'Disinformation': India denies reports of visa denial to pro-Khalistani individuals in Canada

Family, aides, and soldiers abandoned: Assad’s solo escape to Moscow

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Inside the 'coffin' cells where Syrian prisoners were fed to be kept alive just for interrogation

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Kurdish US-allies halting anti-ISIS operations because of threat from Turkey-backed rebels, SDF commander warns

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