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Four Indian seafarers were among 10 people killed after a merchant vessel was attacked off Ukraine's coast. India condemned the strike, called attacks on commercial shipping deplorable and said its mission in Ukraine was assisting the affected crew members.

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.

US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria should confront Hezbollah has sparked concern across the region. Syria rejected any plan to intervene in Lebanon, while analysts and regional leaders warned the proposal could heighten tensions and revive historical anxieties

An Australian court heard allegations that Rayann El Houli supported Islamic State activities in Syria, attempted indoctrination, and recruitment. She has applied for bail while her defence claims she has renounced extremist ideology, with proceedings ongoing in Melbourne

India will aim to qualify for the AFC U20 Asian Cup for the first time since 2006 when they hosted the tournament

The United States carried out fresh airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria in response to a deadly ambush in Palmyra last month. The operation, involving partner forces, follows the killing of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.

US forces, along with partner troops, carried out large-scale strikes on ISIS targets across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike, ordered after a December ambush in Palmyra that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter, according to US Central Command.

British and French warplanes struck an underground Islamic State facility near Palmyra, Syria, targeting weapons and explosives. The joint operation, using guided bombs, aimed to prevent IS resurgence, with initial assessments suggesting the target was successfully engaged

Israeli forces raided Beit Jin in southwestern Syria, killing 13 villagers, including five of Qassim Hamadeh’s family. The operation, part of Israel’s broader southern Syria presence, has heightened tensions and strained US-backed reconciliation efforts

Two US soldiers and a civilian translator were killed in an ISIS attack in Syria’s Palmyra region, with three others wounded. President Donald Trump vowed “very serious retaliation” as the incident underscores ongoing security challenges in post-Assad Syria.

The NIA conducted searches at 21 locations across five states and Jammu & Kashmir in a terror conspiracy case linked to ISIS. Digital devices and documents were seized. The accused had connections with terrorist groups in Pakistan and Syria

A year after Bashar Assad’s fall in Syria, Lebanon-Syria relations remain fraught with distrust, border skirmishes, and refugee disputes. Despite limited cooperation on security, tensions over detainees, refugees, and financial claims hinder reconciliation, keeping Beirut-Damascus ties fragile amid regional uncertainty

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on Israel and Kurdish-led forces to halt actions that threaten Syria’s stability. Speaking alongside Syria’s foreign minister, he accused them of exploiting post-war instability and warned of wider regional consequences if unrest continues.

Violence flared in Syria overnight as clashes broke out between government forces and Druze militias in Sweida and with Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo, threatening a fragile ceasefire. Israel also carried out raids near the Golan Heights, targeting weapons smugglers

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

Following the 2024 ousting of Bashar al-Assad, countries are renewing ties with Syria. The IMF is planning reforms and capacity-building, but reconstruction could cost up to $400 billion

Trump said he decided to meet with Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent leader who spent years imprisoned by US forces after being captured in Iraq, after being encouraged to do so by Saudi Crown Prince and Turkish President

The Minister announced on Thursday that Israeli troops deployed in southern Syria "are prepared to prevent the entry of hostile forces into the area of Druze villages," adding the forces continue to monitor developments with readiness for "various scenarios".

In a rare disclosure, Israel revealed masked images of three "Silent Warriors" behind Operation Grim Beeper, a covert mission that devastated Hezbollah's network by detonating booby-trapped pagers and handheld wireless sets. The operatives were honoured during Israel’s torch-lighting ceremony at Mount Herzl