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US: Russia blocks Syrian accountability over chemical weapons use

The United States accused Syrian President Bashar Assad and his close ally Russia on Thursday of trying to block all efforts to hold Damascus accountable for using chemical weapons

Syria airstrikes: Biden protected US personnel, facilities, says WH

The White House has said that through the airstrikes in Syria, President Joe Biden protected US personnel and facilities, and deterred the risk of additional attacks "over the coming weeks"

US launches air strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria

Syria did not immediately comment, but state-owned Ekhbariya TV said the strikes were conducted at dawn against several targets near the Syrian-Iraqi border

US launches airstrike, bombs Syrian facilities used by Iran-backed militia

The airstrike was the first military action undertaken by the Biden administration, which in its first weeks has emphasized its intent to put more focus on the challenges posed by China

Israel: Netanyahu announces Russian-brokered prisoner swap with Syria

Official Syrian media first reported the emerging deal on Wednesday, saying that two Syrians were to be exchanged for the Israeli woman

Terrorists carry out 35 attacks on Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone

Russian military police units continued to escort civilian vehicles on the M4 highway between the Raqqa and al-Hasakah provinces

India warns against terrorists getting chemical weapons as IS reoccurs

The issue of chemical weapons in Syria has pitted Russia, with some backing from China, against the Western nations which are vehemently opposed to the government of Bashar al-Assad

Syrian Army says Israeli Air Force attacked targets in Southern Syria

The Israeli army told Sputnik that they would not comment on foreign media reports about the IDF attack on targets in the Syrian province

India at UNSC: Delhi calls for continued engagement between Syria, OPCW

This is India's eight stint as a non-permanent member in the UN Security Council

India ready to play 'constructive role' in UNSC to end Syrian conflict

New Delhi asserted that terrorism emanating from Syria has spread far even reaching parts of Africa and the humanitarian situation has worsened in the country

UN announces talks on new Syria constitution resume January 25

The U.N. special envoy for Syria announced Wednesday that the next round of talks toward revising the war-battered country's constitution will start in Geneva on January 25

Address claims on chemical weapon use in Syria through consultation: India

India has told the UN that concerns and allegations over the use of chemical weapons in Syria should be addressed through consultation among all concerned parties

Militants attack buses in central Syria, killing 9; IS suspected culprit

Militants ambushed buses traveling down a highway in central Syria late on Sunday, killing nine people, including a 13-year-old girl, state media reported. The ambush is the second this week to target buses traveling between government-controlled areas and to be blamed on suspected Islamic State militants. Another attack Wednesday killed nearly 30 people, most of them soldiers returning home for the holidays. Islamic State militants were believed to be behind that attack. Islamic State militants have been active in the desert area south and central Syria despite losing territorial control in the country since last year. Local officials said IS militants were believed to behind the Sunday attack, which also targeted oil trucks, but they offered no details on how it was carried out. The militants ambushed three buses traveling down a highway in central Syria, immediately killing nine and wounding four, according to the governor of the central Hama province, Mohammed Tarek ...

Terrorists carry out 17 attacks on Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone

The Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone 17 times over the past 24 hours

At least 1 civilian killed, 3 soldiers wounded in Damascus missile attack

One person was killed and three soldiers were wounded in a missile attack on a Damascus suburb, Syria's state television reported, citing a military source

Iran, Syria to launch joint bank to facilitate bilateral trade ties

This plan is in the final stage which will resolve problems of money transfer between Iran and Syria

Israeli jets fly over Lebanon capital Beirut, explosions reported in Syria

Israeli jets flew very low over parts of Lebanon early Friday, terrifying residents on Christmas Eve, some of whom reported seeing missiles in the skies over Beirut

US sanctions Syria's Central Bank, 9 other entities, 7 individuals

The United States has added Syria's Central Bank, seven Syrians including a high-ranking official and nine Syrian entities to its Specially Designated and Nationals and Blocked Persons List

Russia to reopen trade mission in Syria by end of this year: PM Mishustin

Russia will reopen its trade mission in the Syrian capital of Damascus by the end of this year, according to a decree by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad makes big change in military service law

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a big change in the military service law, mainly for Syrian expatriates