Syria crisis

Putin, Saudi King seek solution to Syria crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held phone talks with King Salman of Saudi Arabia focused on seeking a solution to the Syria crisis, the Kremlin said.

Oct 27, 2015, 04:18 AM IST

US, Russia 'progress' in talks over Syria air safety: Pentagon

Progress was made during the talks and the US agreed to another discussion with Russia.

Oct 11, 2015, 01:34 AM IST

Fierce battles in central Syria amid Russian airstrikes

The fighting is concentrated in Hama and the northern Idlib provinces, where a consortium of mainstream rebels as well as al-Qaida's branch in Syria, the Nusra Front, are operating.

Oct 11, 2015, 00:26 AM IST

Israel, Russia seek mechanism to coordinate army activities

Israeli and Russian military officials have met in Tel Aviv to sort out a mechanism that would prevent accidents between their forces as Russia continues its operations in Syria, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has said.

Oct 09, 2015, 07:57 AM IST

US expresses concern over Russia's military action in Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed concern over Russia's military action in Syria especially against non-Islamic State targets.

Oct 09, 2015, 07:49 AM IST

Syria rebels insist no role for Assad despite Western overtures

 Syrian opposition forces say they will never accept President Bashar al-Assad`s rule, after signs that Western powers may be willing to work with the embattled leader to end the war.

Sep 29, 2015, 16:11 PM IST