Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad dead? Reports say his plane has been shot down or crashed due to mechanical failureThe Syrian military has not confirmed his status and has been accused of retreating from significant territories as rebel forces advance.
08 Dec, 2024, 08.47 PM IST
Where is Bashar al-Assad? Speculation grows as Syrian leader’s whereabouts remain a mysteryBashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule ended as Syrian rebels captured Damascus, marking a seismic moment in the country’s 13-year civil war. As sp...
08 Dec, 2024, 05.55 PM IST
Fighters opposed to President Assad's rule are gaining ground in Syria. Who are these rebels, and what do they want?Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), launched a major offensive, capturing key cities and advancing on Damascus. President Ass...
08 Dec, 2024, 10.23 AM IST
Syria's President Assad goes missing as the country grapples with another deadly conflictRebel forces advance on Damascus amid swirling questions about Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's whereabouts. Unverified reports suggest A...
08 Dec, 2024, 10.08 AM IST
Iran vows response to deadly attack on consulate in DamascusIran's consulate attack in Damascus leads to the loss of seven officials, including senior commanders. IRGC confirms the tragic incident, b...
02 Apr, 2024, 10.59 AM IST
Israeli strikes knock out Damascus, Aleppo airports: Syria state mediaIsraeli strikes on Syria's two main airports have caused them to be put out of service, according to state media. Flights have been re-rout...
22 Oct, 2023, 11.32 AM IST
Syrian literary icon & anti-establishment advocate Khaled Khalifa passes away at 59Khalifa, who hailed from Maryamin in northwestern Aleppo province, was celebrated for his novels, television screenplays and newspaper colu...
02 Oct, 2023, 06.31 PM IST
Israeli strikes reported in Damascus, 2 weeks after quakeLoud explosions were heard over the capital around 12:30 a.m. local time, and SANA reported that Syrian air defenses were "confronting host...
19 Feb, 2023, 07.15 AM IST
Israeli missile strikes put Damascus airport out of service; two killedIt was the second time the Damascus International Airport was put out of service in less than a year. There was no comment from Israel. On ...
02 Jan, 2023, 08.32 AM IST
Israel attacks Damascus airport, five soldiers killed, says SyriaSyrian air defences intercepted the attack and managed to down most of the missiles, a ministry statement said.
17 Sep, 2022, 11.33 PM IST
Syria suspends Damascus airport flights after Israel strikeThe airport is located south of the capital Damascus where Syrian opposition activists say Iran-backed militiamen are active and have arms ...
10 Jun, 2022, 07.08 PM IST
Israel claims air strikes on Damascus airport areaIn a statement, The Israeli army said that fighter jets "struck Islamic Jihad terror targets south of Damascus," following rocket fire from...
24 Feb, 2020, 06.55 AM IST
India, Syria to hold ministerial meetingThe Narendra Modi-led NDA government is also planning to offer a new line of credit to assist Syria in its rebuilding process, according to...
06 Jun, 2019, 08.18 AM IST
India offers full paid scholarships to 400 Syrian studentsET has learnt that most Syrian students for under-graduate and post-graduate courses have arrived in India as part of the initiative.
11 Jan, 2019, 10.01 AM IST
Swaraj to lead a team to Damascus next weekSwaraj’s delegation will comprise members of various ministries and business chambers. She will hold joint commission meeting with her Syri...
05 Sep, 2018, 08.46 AM IST
Syria 'informed' about US-led strikes on IS: AssadDamascus has grudgingly accepted the strikes against IS on its territory that began on September 23 last year, but has repeatedly criticise...
10 Feb, 2015, 12.32 PM IST
- UN nuke inspectors begin probe in Syria
UN experts on Monday began probing allegations that Syria has run a hidden nuclear programme.
24 Jun, 2008, 12.44 AM IST