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US strikes kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush on America
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The United States military killed a senior Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader with direct links to the ISIS ambush that targeted American soldiers in Syria in December in a strike carried out in the country's northwest region.
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Syria issues historic decree recognising Kurdish language, rights in push
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The move, announced amid ongoing tensions in the country's north, is being described by officials as a major step toward addressing decades of marginalisation and integrating Kurds more fully into Syria's national framework.
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Pope hopes for peace in Middle East, Ukraine amid rising violence in Iran
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"My thoughts turn to the situation currently unfolding in the Middle East, especially in Iran and Syria, where ongoing tensions continue to claim many lives. I hope and pray that dialogue and peace may be patiently nurtured in pursuit of the common good of the whole of society."
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Ceasefire deal sees SDF fighters exit Aleppo after deadly clashes
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
SDF fighters have withdrawn from Aleppo under a ceasefire deal brokered through international mediation, Al Jazeera reported. Aleppo officials said the city is now "empty of SDF fighters". The clashes killed at least 30 people and displaced over 150,000.
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Op Hawkeye Strike: US conducts strikes across Syria on ISIS targets
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, along with partner forces, conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria as a part of Operation Hawkeye Strike.
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Aleppo ceasefire extended as Syria prepares evacuation of SDF fighters
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A ceasefire in parts of Aleppo has been extended as Syria prepares to evacuate SDF fighters from contested neighbourhoods, while fighting has displaced over 100,000 civilians and killed at least 22 people, with authorities saying it is still unsafe for residents to return.
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Syria: Clashes in Aleppo kill at least 15; tens of thousands flee amid hea
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Fierce clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have erupted for a third consecutive day in the northern city of Aleppo, leaving at least 15 people dead and prompting the displacement of more than 100,000 civilians, Al Jazeera reported, citing state media and l
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UK, France carry out joint airstrikes on suspected Islamic State arms faci
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Royal Air Force aircraft have continued to conduct patrols over Syria to help prevent any attempted resurgence of the Daesh terrorist movement following its military defeat at Baghuz Fawqani in March 2019. Careful intelligence analysis identified an underground facility in the mountains
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'Spearhead' Brigade ends more than 100 days on combat line
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After reporting to the reserves since the beginning of the war and operating in Gaza, Lebanon, and now in Syria, forces of the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) 55th "Spearhead" Brigade have completed more than 100 days of operation in the region and their mission.
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Attacks against civilians, places of worship unacceptable: UN Chief condem
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Guterres said, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack during Friday Prayers at the Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs, Syria. Attacks against civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. My condolences to the families of those killed and my sympathy to all thos
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UAE strongly condemns terrorist bombing at mosque in Homs, Syria
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE's strong condemnation of these terrorist acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability.
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Syria: 8 killed, 18 injured in explosion at mosque in Homs
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least eight people were killed and 18 were injured following an explosion at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Syria, SANA reported on Friday.
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