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REBEL LEADERS IN SYRIA
Former Al-Qaeda leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, once arrested by the US, to visit New York weeks after 9/11 as Syrian Interim PresidentAhmed al-Sharaa, Syrian Interim President, will visit New York for the UN General Assembly. The Middle East Institute will host him. He wil...
Israel sees increased threat from Syria despite moderate tone of rebel leadersDespite the moderate stance of the new Syrian rebel leadership, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz maintains that threats to Israel persi...
US, regional diplomats urge respect for minorities in Syria after Assad, Blinken saysTop diplomats from the U.S., Turkey, the EU, and Arab nations convened in Jordan to discuss Syria's future after President Assad's ouster. ...
What is Israel up to in Syria? Its tanks are just 24 kilometres southwest of DamascusIsraeli tanks have moved up to 24 kilometers southwest of Damascus, leaving the question of what the nation's intentions are in Syria with ...
Syria rebel leader says will announce 'list' of former officials wanted for tortureSyria's new Islamist leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, announced plans to hold former officials accountable for torturing Syrians. Rewards will be o...
How Syria rebels' stars aligned for Assad's ousterAfter 13 years of civil war, Syrian rebels, with perceived Turkish approval, launched a surprise offensive, swiftly capturing Aleppo and Da...
Assad flees as Syrian rebels topple regime; uncertainty in war-torn nation amid calls for free electionsThe Islamist rebels also dealt a major blow to the influence of Russia and Iran in Syria in the heart of the region, allies who propped up ...
Indians in Syria safe, embassy in Damascus remains open: SourcesIndia has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid Syria as violence intensifies. The Indian Embassy in Damascus continues to ...
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...
Iron-fisted Assad never quelled the Syrian rebels who came back to topple himSyrian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule ended as he fled Damascus amidst a swift rebel advance. Rebels declared the capital free, m...
Not our fight: Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gain groundAs Syrian rebels advance on Damascus, both former President Trump and the Biden administration affirm the US will not intervene militarily ...
Assad ally Russia says 'terrorist group' cannot be allowed to run SyriaRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, along with Iranian and Turkish officials, convened in Qatar to address the escalating Syrian confli...
Key developments in Syria as rebels say begun 'encircling Damascus'Syrian rebels launched a major offensive, threatening Damascus. Government forces denied retreating but faced advances near Homs and Damasc...
'Leave at the earliest': MEA warns Indians as situation in Syria worsensSyrian rebels gain ground, seizing Aleppo and Hama. They advance towards Homs. Jordan closes its border with Syria. Israel reinforces its m...
Syrian rebels say they are pushing into Hama city, army says defences holdingSyrian rebels claimed to have begun an offensive into Hama, but the Syrian army denied these claims. Following their recent victory in Alep...
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, former al Qaeda chief leading the Syrian rebelAbu Mohammed al-Golani, former al Qaeda commander, has transformed from a shadowy figure to the most recognizable insurgent leader in Syria...
Why did Syria's civil war reignite?Syrian opposition fighters have made a significant advance in Aleppo, capturing most of the city and controlling wide areas across Hama, Id...
Airstrike on rebel training camp in northwestern Syria kills more than 50 fightersThe airstrike in the northwestern part of Idlib province, the last rebel enclave in Syria, targeted a military training camp for Failaq al-...
US drops ammo to anti-IS rebels as Syria regime advancesA US-led coalition has for the past year carried out air strikes on IS, which controls swathes of both Syria and neighbouring Iraq.
Pentagon to provide weapons to select groups in SyriaThe change reflects the failure of USD 500 million project which has produced only a handful of combat ready rebels.