Tag: Syria
Moscow, US On 'the Verge Of A Military Clash': Russian PM
Condemning the US missile strike in Syria, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Friday said the action puts Moscow and Washington "on the verge of a military clash."....
US Planning 'further Provocations' In Syria: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed sensationally on Tuesday that "further provocations" by the US are being planned in other locations in Syria including its capital.....
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution On Syria Chemical Attack
Russia on Wednesday vetoed a UN resolution that would have required Bashar al-Assad's government to co-operate with international inquiries into last week's chemical attack in Syria.....
NSA Penetrated SWIFT Banking Network In Middle East: Hackers
An anonymous hacking group "Shadow Brokers" that leaked online a collection of powerful hacking tools allegedly used by the US National Security Agency (NSA) has also published another set of documents that indicate that NSA penetrated the SWIFT banking network in the Middle East.....
Chemical Attack In Syria Fabricated: Assad
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad stressed that the alleged chemical attack in Khan Sheikhoun town was fabricated, and a bunch of lies.....
US, Allies Strike Syria Over Suspected Chemical Attack
The US, UK and France launched coordinated strikes against Syrian research, storage and military targets as President Donald Trump sought to "punish" his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad for a suspected chemical attack that killed over 70 people, media reports said.....
India Votes In UNSC For West-sponsored Resolution On Syria, Abstains On Russian Motion
India has voted for a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Western countries on continuing a passage for aid to reach parts of the war-torn Syria and abstained on a counter-motion proposed by Russia, both of which failed to pass because of vetoes.....
Syrian Rebels Announce Peace Talks With Government
Several rebel groups have said they were freezing talks on planned peace negotiations with the Syrian government, citing "major violations" by the government forces to an ongoing ceasefire.....
Turkey-Syria Quake Deaths Increase To 8,364
At least 8,326 people have now been confirmed dead and nearly 40,000 injured following the devastating 7.8-magnitude quake that stuck Turkey and Syria earlier this week, with aid agencies saying that the figures could significantly rise as many people still remain trapped under the rubble. ....
Israeli Attacks In Syria Kill 36 Since Early Oct
At least 36 people have been killed in heightened Israel attacks on Syrian military sites affiliated with Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group since the beginning of the Gaza war on October 7, a war monitor said in a report.....
