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Syria thwarts two plots to assassinate President Sharaa ahead of Trump meeting

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York.
Updated on Nov 10, 2025 04:51 pm IST

Ex-jihadist Syrian president set to meet Trump at White House today

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa looks on as he attends the “Aleppo, Key to Victory” celebration marking Syria’s liberation in May
Updated on Nov 10, 2025 07:59 am IST

Al-Sharaa to become first Syrian Prez to visit White House after unlikely rise

US President Donald Trump with Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
Published on Nov 10, 2025 04:11 am IST

Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit

Syrian president arrives in US for landmark visit
Published on Nov 09, 2025 05:11 am IST

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to make second visit to US this month

This handout photograph released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) shows Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (C) disembarking from a plane upon his arrival in Moscow on October 15, 2025.
Published on Nov 01, 2025 10:08 pm IST

Islamic State Rises Again in Syria, Filling a Void Left by U.S.

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A Syrian Democratic Forces patrol in Hajin, a day after Islamic State fighters killed two SDF soldiers there.
Updated on Oct 23, 2025 10:44 am IST

Syrian army, SDF reach ceasefire deal after clashes in Syria's Aleppo

A man walks through the destruction in the city of Aleppo, Syria
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:54 am IST

What to expect as Syria goes to polls for first time since Assad's ouster

Syria's the People's Assembly has 210 seats, of which two-thirds will be elected on Sunday and one-third appointed.
Published on Oct 05, 2025 12:40 pm IST

Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor, sources say

Israel-Syria talks hit snag over humanitarian corridor, sources say
Updated on Sept 26, 2025 06:28 pm IST

Syria’s new leader makes a star turn in New York

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (off frame) during the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2025.
Updated on Sept 25, 2025 11:39 am IST

After six decades, Syria’s president speaks at UN, urges lifting of sanctions

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visits with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (off frame) during the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York City on September 24, 2025.
Published on Sept 25, 2025 02:44 am IST

Israel-Hezbollah war opened path to peace with Lebanon and Syria, says Netanyahu

"We are conducting talks with the Syrians -- there is some progress, but it is still a long way off," said Netanyahu.
Updated on Sept 21, 2025 09:21 pm IST

US ends temporary protected status for Syrians, orders departures within 60 days

The decision, announced on Friday, is part of US President Donald Trump's broader effort to strip legal status from migrants.
Updated on Sept 20, 2025 01:53 pm IST

Syria, Israel inching closer to security deals to halt hostilities by year-end

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani (L) watches as US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack speaks.
Updated on Sept 18, 2025 06:10 pm IST

Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years

Syria's foreign minister in Washington, a first in 25 years
Published on Sept 18, 2025 03:16 pm IST

U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say

U.S. diplomats on Syria abruptly let go amid pro-Damascus policy push, sources say
Published on Sept 18, 2025 09:02 pm IST

Israeli drone strikes kill 8 Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb, officials say

People inspect the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an oil company facility the previous day in Yemen's Huthi-held capital Sanaa on August 25, 2025.
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 04:05 am IST

A new opposition could be a healthy sign for Syria

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Mr Sharaa has disappointed Syrians by failing to ease the sectarian divisions that have long made their country a tinderbox.
Published on Aug 21, 2025 03:30 pm IST

Post-Assad Syria’s search for its place in an evolving international order

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The city of Homs, a rebel stronghold during the Syrian Civil War. (Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 18, 2025 02:40 pm IST

US Congressman calls for return of American aid worker's body killed in Syria

Kayla Mueller, 26, was captured in northern Syria in August 2013 and her family and U.S. officials confirmed her death more than a year later. Hamadeh, an Arizona Republican, has vowed to return Mueller’s body
Published on Aug 11, 2025 04:58 pm IST

Chilling point-blank execution of Syria hospital staffer caught on camera

The video published by activist media collective Suwayda 24 was dated July 16.
Updated on Aug 11, 2025 07:57 am IST

Turkish foreign minister in Damascus for talks with Syria's Sharaa, source says

Turkish foreign minister in Damascus for talks with Syria's Sharaa, source says
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:24 am IST

Armed groups attack Syrian forces in Sweida, 1 killed in clash

Violence in Sweida erupted on July 13 between tribal fighters and Druze factions.
Published on Aug 03, 2025 04:47 pm IST

India sends diplomat for talks to Damascus

India sends diplomat for talks to Damascus
Published on Jul 30, 2025 07:34 am IST

Indian diplomat visits Syria for meetings with regime led by al-Sharaa

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. (REUTERS)
Published on Jul 29, 2025 03:25 pm IST

US forces kill top ISIS leader Dhiya Zawba Muslih al-Hardani, two sons in Syria

American forces carried out a raid in Syria’s Aleppo province on Friday, killing a senior Islamic State group leader.
Updated on Jul 25, 2025 09:36 pm IST

Syrian govt says fighting halted in Sweida after Druze fighters recaptured it

Druze fighters had pushed out rival armed factions from the city on Saturday, after the government ordered a ceasefire
Updated on Jul 20, 2025 10:56 am IST

Death toll from south Syria violence rises to 718

Bedouin fighters ride on a vehicle along a street as Sweida province has been engulfed by nearly a week of violence triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and factions from the Druze, at Sweida governorate, Syria, July 18, 2025.
Published on Jul 19, 2025 01:47 pm IST

Syrian presidency calls for immediate ceasefire in Druze dominated area

Black smoke rises above buildings in southern Syria's city of Sweida, as clashes continue between Beduin tribal forces and Druze fighters on July 19
Published on Jul 19, 2025 01:15 pm IST

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says US ambassador to Turkey

Smoke rises as a damaged car remains along a street, as Sweida province has been engulfed by nearly a week of violence triggered by clashes between Bedouin fighters and factions from the Druze, at Sweida governorate, Syria, July 18, 2025.
Updated on Jul 19, 2025 04:32 am IST