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Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Trump meets with Syria's former-insurgent-turned-leader in Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump the United States president met with Syrian interm government leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa was also an insurgent before turning into a leader. However this is the firts meeting both the nation in these 25 years.

14 May,2025 02:20 PM IST | Riyadh | AP
Syria at crossroads; it can return to violence or transition to peace: UN envoy

Syria at crossroads; it can return to violence or transition to peace: UN envoy

He said the road back to conflict, fragmentation and violations of Syrian sovereignty by external powers "must not come to pass"

26 March,2025 08:39 AM IST | United Nations | AP
Over 1000 killed in two days of clashes in Syria

Over 1000 killed in two days of clashes in Syria

Locals say bodies strewn on streets, in homes and on roofs of buildings

10 March,2025 08:37 AM IST | Beirut | Agencies
Car bomb explosion kills 19 in northern Syria

Car bomb explosion kills 19 in northern Syria

Eighteen of those killed were women; another 15 injured, some critically

04 February,2025 08:42 AM IST | Damascus | Agencies
Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up

Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up

Transition of power is surprisingly smooth after Bashad Assad ouster earlier this month

16 December,2024 07:38 AM IST | Damascus | Agencies
US in direct contact with Syrian rebel group which seized power, confirms Blinke

US in direct contact with Syrian rebel group which seized power, confirms Blinke

Blinken also affirmed that the US is committed to finding home Austin Tice, an American journalist who has been missing in Syria since 2012.

15 December,2024 11:04 AM IST | Washington | ANI
Mumbai man stuck in Syria evacuated, shifted to Beirut

Mumbai man stuck in Syria evacuated, shifted to Beirut

Will leave for India along with other rescued Indian nationals once immigration and visa formalities are completed

11 December,2024 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi
Israeli warplanes pound Syria

Israeli warplanes pound Syria

Troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

11 December,2024 08:27 AM IST | Damascus | Agencies
US says terror designation doesn't bar talks with Syrian rebel group

US says terror designation doesn't bar talks with Syrian rebel group

Nevertheless, Miller said US officials 'do have the ability, when it is in our interest, legally to communicate with a designated terrorist organisation'.

10 December,2024 08:32 AM IST | Washington | AP
Mumbai man stuck in Syria describes horror, says streets are full of armed men

Mumbai man stuck in Syria describes horror, says streets are full of armed men

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday, said in a statement, “We are monitoring the situation in Syria in the light of ongoing developments. We underline the need for all parties to work towards preserving the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria

10 December,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Asif Rizvi

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