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At least nine people were killed and 20 injured after an improvised explosive device detonated inside a café in central Damascus. Syrian authorities have launched an investigation, while no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The secretary-general reiterates that all perpetrators of terrorism must be held accountable. He takes note that the Syrian interim authorities have condemned Sunday's attack and, after a preliminary investigation, attributed it to the Islamic State.

Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia Denounce the tragic terror attack, echoing global outrage over rising extremism

The Syrian health authorities put the latest official death toll at 13, with 53 others wounded, Xinhua news agency reported.

Al Thani also condemned Israel's recent moves in the demilitarised zone, calling for an immediate withdrawal.

Seventy seven Indian nationals have been evacuated from war torn Syria. The evacuees recall panicky situation prevailing and looting on the streets of Damascus

They have safely crossed over to Lebanon, will return by available commercial flights to India, says MEA

The collapse of Assad regime marks a turning point in Syria’s civil war, ending over five decades of his family rule

Syrian opposition war monitor says President Bashar Assad left the country as insurgents entered Damascus

Also asks citizens currently residing in Syria to remain in touch with the Indian embassy in Damascus

According to a military source cited by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the missile strikes occurred "simultaneously" at 13:50 local time, causing significant damage to the airstrips and rendering them "inoperative."

These attacks caused significant damage to the runways, rendering them inoperable

Israel allegedly struck targets in the city of Damascus on Monday morning, killing four Syrian soldiers and wounded an additional four.