5 unknown facts about former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
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Nivedita Dash July 16, 2025 12:46 PM IST
The Druze, who form a majority in the Suwayda province, are an Arab sect of roughly one million people who primarily live in Syria. The community was at times caught between the forces of the former Assad regime and extremist groups during Syria's ten-year civil war.
Victor Dasgupta June 19, 2025 7:21 AM IST
A guard from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) at another base stated that the soldiers had recently left, but refused to disclose when they departed.
Analiza Pathak March 26, 2025 12:06 PM IST
Recent reports reveal that Turkey has deployed troops and military equipment at the Menagh Military Airbase in northern part of this country.
Abhijeet Sen March 9, 2025 3:51 PM IST
The death toll from ongoing clashes in Syria's coastal region has surged to 1,018, including 745 civilians. Scroll down to know more.
Tahir Qureshi March 8, 2025 10:38 PM IST
According to reports, more than 200 people have died so far.
Abhishek Singh March 8, 2025 8:19 PM IST
Syria sees its worst wave of violence in years, with hundreds reported killed in escalating clashes. More than 340 civilians have been reported killed, the vast majority of them from the Alawite minority. Smoke clouds and violent gunfight were caught on the camera.
Gazi Abbas Shahid January 26, 2025 6:08 PM IST
Israel, which is already facing the looming threat of an Iran-Israel, must now deal with the emerging challenge from Turkey after the fall of Syria's Assad.
Tahir Qureshi January 23, 2025 8:19 AM IST
A frantic search is underway to locate the deposed Syrian President Assad.
Gazi Abbas Shahid January 12, 2025 4:35 PM IST
The Sayyida Zaynab shrine, located 10 kilometers south of Damascus, is a center of faith for Shia pilgrims from all over the world, and the shrine's protection was major issue even during the 13-year Syria civil war.
Analiza Pathak January 11, 2025 12:23 PM IST
Public anger in Iran has reached new heights due to the enormous financial waste on foreign interventions. Benny Sabti, a scientist reported that the Iranian public is furious because the country is facing severe power cuts due to lack of funds.
Vikas Mehta January 9, 2025 7:52 PM IST
Iranian Brigadier General Behrouz Esbati shared his views during a speech at an event at a mosque in Tehran. He also stated that while Iran is not in a position to have a direct confrontation with Israel, he assured the citizens that the nation has not lost everything, as its missiles are still capable of reaching Israel.
Vikas Mehta January 2, 2025 10:32 PM IST
A social media account, General SVR, operated by a former Russian spy, stated that Assad sought medical assistance after experiencing coughing and choking.
Abhijeet Sen December 24, 2024 8:23 PM IST
Reports have added that the European Union's Radioactive Environmental Monitoring found that the amount of radiation increased in Turkey and Cyprus hours after the intense blast, pointing towards a small nuclear attack.
Gazi Abbas Shahid December 20, 2024 4:47 PM IST
Earlier this month, HTS, Syria's main rebel group, seized Damascus and toppled the Assad regime, effectively ending the Syria civil war which had erupted in 2011.
Abhijeet Sen December 19, 2024 10:05 PM IST
Former President Bashar al-Assad allegedly shared information about the weapon depot and critical missile locations with Israel.
Tahir Qureshi December 16, 2024 7:46 PM IST
Assad fled to Russia with family.
Gazi Abbas Shahid December 14, 2024 10:49 PM IST
In the aftermath of the Syria civil war, which resulted in the toppling of the Bashar al-Assad regime, Israel has laid waste to a major portion of Syria's military infrastructure, and launched a ground operation to capture strategic areas, and has seized Mount Hermon, Syria's tallest peak.
Gazi Abbas Shahid December 12, 2024 7:40 PM IST
Aleksandr Dugin, a controversial Russian philosopher who many consider as the mentor of Russian President Vladimir Putin said Turkey betrayed Russia by helping overthrow the Assad regime and helping the rebels in the Syria civil war, and this would prove costly for the country and its President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sumaila Zaman December 12, 2024 12:26 PM IST
Following the fall of Syria's Bashar al-Assad, a Muslim country that stands as a key ally of Israel is now gripped by fears of a potential coup.
Analiza Pathak December 12, 2024 11:15 AM IST
With Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria now in decline, the future of his vast drug empire, particularly the Captagon trade, remains uncertain. For years, Syria has been the global hub for Captagon production, generating billions in revenue for Assad's family, the Syrian military, Iran, and Hezbollah.
Gazi Abbas Shahid December 11, 2024 11:26 PM IST
Turkey, a member of US-led NATO, has strongly supported anti-Assad rebel opposition groups since the Syria civil war broke out in 2011. Ayatollah Khamenei said one of "Syria's neighbours" also played a role in the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, referring to open support given to rebel forces by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Gazi Abbas Shahid December 11, 2024 4:33 PM IST
Amidst the Syria crisis, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out over 350 attacks on strategic targets in the country after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, who was forced to flee the country and seek asylum in Moscow after rebel forces Damascus on early Sunday. Israel claimed that Iran-backed Hezbollah had made attempts to acquire the munitions left behind by the fallen regime.
Victor Dasgupta December 11, 2024 1:37 PM IST
Assad's personal fortune includes USD16 billion (approximately Rs 1.35 lakh crore) and 5 billion (around 44,594 crore).
Tahir Qureshi December 11, 2024 12:42 AM IST
Sweida was liberated on Saturday.
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