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The Syrian capital, Damascus, fell to rebel forces on Sunday, marking the end of President Bashar al-Assad‘s 24-year rule and signaling a potential new chapter for a country ravaged by more than a decade of civil war. The swift capture of key cities, including the strategic Homs and Aleppo, severed vital connections between Damascus and […]

A 40-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after murdering his wife and parents and attempting to kill his teenage son, police said on Sunday. Superintendent of Police Varun Singla said that the police have recovered a purported suicide note written by Dushyant Singh and an investigation is on to find out the circumstances of the deaths. […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday (December 8, 2024) he had ordered the Israeli military to “seize” a demilitarised buffer zone on the border with Syria after the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. The Israeli premier said a 50-year-old “disengagement agreement” between the two countries had collapsed and “Syrian forces have abandoned […]

US President-elect Donald Trump aims to deport all immigrants in the US illegally over his four-year term but wants a deal to protect so-called “Dreamer” immigrants, he said in an interview that aired on Sunday on NBC News’ “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker.” Trump also said he plans to take executive action on his […]

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday said that “Viksit Bharat” is no longer a dream, but a target that has to be achieved with the collective efforts of the citizens, keeping the message of the Bhagavad Gita in mind. He also warned people about forces that want to hurt India. “We have chosen the path […]

Aerial photo of Damascus shows smoke billowing in the background New Delhi: The Indian embassy in war-torn Syria’s capital Damascus continues to remain operational and is in touch with all Indian nationals, sources have said. All Indian nationals in Syria are safe and the embassy remains available to help them, sources said. Islamist-led rebels today […]

Iltija Mufti, daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, faced severe backlash from multiple political quarters over her remarks on Hinduism. Many leaders criticised her for making divisive statements and suggested that she “seek psychiatric help.” The controversy erupted over her post on X on Saturday. Following the backlash, Iltija Mufti clarified her […]

Thousands of protesters gathered in Tbilisi, following a violent crackdown by Georgian riot police against demonstrators opposing the suspension of EU membership talks. Protesters demanded the release of 48 detainees from earlier rallies. Riot police dispersed crowds on Rustaveli Avenue, with further arrests made at Republic Square overnight. #GeorgiaProtests #Tbilisi #ProEUProtests #RustaveliAvenue #RepublicSquare #EUAccession #GeorgianPolitics […]

The Russian Foreign Ministry has made a groundbreaking statement amid Assad’s reported departure from Syria after the fall of Damascus. Russia confirmed that Bashar al-Assad stepped down as president following negotiations with rebel forces. Moscow revealed its strategy for ensuring stability while urging dialogue among all factions. Are Russia’s military bases in Syria at risk? […]

When USA called Syria rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani a terrorist (Picture credit: X) In Syria’s war-stricken complex landscape, Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), has become one of the most controversial figures. Although Jolani has sought to rebrand himself and HTS as pragmatic actors in the opposition against the Assad […]

The US President-elect Donald Trump has reacted after the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Trump reacted amid reports of Assad fleeing to an unknown destination as rebels stormed into the capital city of Damascus on December 8. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “Assad is gone. He has fled his country. His protector, […]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria was a “historic day in the… Middle East” and the fall of a “central link in Iran’s axis of evil”. Netanyahu said the events are “a direct result of the blows we have inflicted on Iran and Hezbollah, Assad’s main supporters. It […]