Jihadists launch offensive to ease Aleppo siege
Jihadist forces allied to rebels attacked regime forces south and southwest of Aleppo Sunday in a bid to ease the siege of Syria`s second city, rebels and a monitor said.
Aug 01, 2016, 00:56 AM IST
Assad offers amnesty to Syria rebels who surrender
The reprieve also includes any rebel who frees a hostage, according to the decree text.
Jul 28, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
Syria, Russia cluster munition use `relentless`: HRW
Human Rights Watch accused the Syrian regime and its ally Russia on Thursday of extensively using banned cluster munitions in their offensive against rebels in the war-torn country.
Jul 28, 2016, 14:00 PM IST
US sanctions target Assad regime's arms, finance networks
The US Treasury announced fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting the arms and financial networks of the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Jul 21, 2016, 23:11 PM IST
Al Qaeda in Syria executes 14 `government forces`
Al-Qaeda`s Syrian affiliate Al-Nusra Front has executed 14 captured men it accused of fighting for President Bashar al-Assad, in retaliation for a regime advance near Damascus.
Jul 21, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
`Lock her up,` shout Republicans denouncing Clinton
Republican delegates savaged Hillary Clinton Tuesday by breaking into angry chants of "lock her up" and "guilty" as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie laid out a criminal-style case against her.
Jul 20, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
John Kerry's Syria plan greeted with concern over Russian intentions
Kerry`s proposal would create a new centre where US and Russian militaries would share intelligence and coordinate air strikes against Islamic State and the Nusra Front.
Jul 15, 2016, 09:57 AM IST
Russia has `never` discussed transition with me: Syria's Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview that his Russian ally has "never" discussed a political transition with him.
Jul 14, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
Rebels attack government lines in Syria's Aleppo after supply road cut
Fighting in Aleppo escalated after UN-brokered peace talks and a ceasefire unravelled earlier this year.
Jul 12, 2016, 11:09 AM IST
Syrian military declares 72-hour truce across Syria: Report
The Syrian government uses the term "regime of calm" to denote a temporary ceasefire.
Jul 06, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
Syria`s Assad makes rare appearance outside capital for Eid al-Fitr
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad joined Eid al-Fitr prayers at a mosque in third city Homs on Wednesday in a rare public appearance outside the capital for the end-of-Ramadan holiday.
Jul 06, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Syrian regime pilot captured by rebels, says monitor
A Syrian air force pilot was captured by Islamist rebels after his plane crashed near Damascus, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Friday.
Jul 01, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
US, Russia discuss Syria cooperation if Assad halts some strikes
The Obama administration is considering a plan to coordinate air strikes on Nusra Front and Islamic State militants in Syria.
Jul 01, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
Assad's uncle under investigation in France: Report
A French judge earlier this month put an uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad under formal investigation for tax fraud and money-laundering, a source close to the case said on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
UN can't verify incendiary bombs in Syria, concerned by reports
Russia deployed warplanes to Syria last year to support President Bashar al-Assad against rebels seeking to end his rule.
Jun 25, 2016, 23:54 PM IST
Syria`s Assad names new prime minister
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday named electricity minister Imad Khamis as the new prime minister of the war-ravaged country.
Jun 22, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Syrian President orders formation of new government
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday ordered Minister of Electricity Emad Khamis to form a new government, the media reported.
Jun 22, 2016, 20:19 PM IST
Iran says arrests ten ''terrorists'' who planned to bomb 50 targets
Details of the attack come one day after the Ministry of Intelligence issued a statement saying it had thwarted a major terrorist attack.
Jun 21, 2016, 21:51 PM IST
Russian defence chief, Assad coordinate on 'anti-terrorist fight'
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu met in Damascus today with President Bashar al-Assad to discuss anti-terrorist "cooperation" in Syria's conflict, a bone of contention between Moscow and Washington.
Jun 19, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
Dozens of US diplomats urge military strikes against Syria's Bashar al-Assad
Military strikes against the Bashar al-Assad government would represent a major change in the Obama administration.
Jun 17, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
