Bashar al Assad

India has a role to play in combating terror: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

As a growing power, India has a role to play in meeting the challenge of terrorism, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said as the two countries agreed to upgrade their security consultations.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:09 PM IST

War-torn Syria seeks India's help in reconstruction work

War-torn Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has sought India's help in the reconstruction of his country's economy.

Aug 21, 2016, 14:22 PM IST

Fighting against terrorists top priority in Syria: Russian FM

US Secretary of State John Kerry said al-Assad government and his supporters could not end the war without a political solution. 

May 18, 2016, 05:15 AM IST

Allow aid to reach people, Kerry tells Syria's Assad regime

US Secretary of State John Kerry has accused Syrian President Bashar al-Assad of obstructing deliveries of humanitarian aid in Syria, calling on him to show "some measure of decency" during the truce in the country.

Mar 01, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

Syria army seizes key rebel-held town in Latakia

Syrian regime forces on Sunday overran the last major rebel-held town in the coastal Latakia province, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad, state television reported. 

Jan 24, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

Islamic State's online supporters include 300 Americans: Report

Twitter is the "platform of choice" most widely used by the active core of American supporters of Islamic State, a report said.

Dec 02, 2015, 01:44 AM IST

Syria civil war would not end unless Bashar al-Assad leaves power: Barack Obama

 US President Barack Obama on Thursday said Syria's civil war would not end unless Bashar al-Assad leaves power, discounting suggestions the Middle Eastern leader could take part in future elections.

Nov 19, 2015, 15:26 PM IST

Islamic State threatens Russia over strikes in Syria

Islamic State has released a video threatening to carry out attacks on Russia in near future.

Nov 14, 2015, 18:15 PM IST