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US military airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq
The US military, under the direction of President Joe Biden, conducted airstrikes Sunday against what it said were facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups near the border between Iraq and Syria
 "US military airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq")
US envoy to United Nations heads to Turkey seeking to ensure aid to Syrians
The US ambassador to the United Nations headed to Turkey seeking to ensure that humanitarian aid can be delivered to Syria across borders
 "US envoy to United Nations heads to Turkey seeking to ensure aid to Syrians")
Syria's Bashar al-Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide
Syrian President Bashar Assad's re-election ushers in his fourth seven-year term in the war-torn country. The election was described as illegitimate and a sham by the West and his opposition
 "Syria's Bashar al-Assad wins a fourth term in a predictable landslide")
Assad eyes return to Arab fold as Syrians vote to give him seventh term
Syria's civil war erupted when the Arab Spring protests of 2011 were met with repression, morphing into armed rebellion and chaos.
Israel says it strikes targets in Syria in response to missile attack
A missile launched from Syria struck Israel's Negev desert region early Thursday, setting off air raid sirens near the country's top-secret nuclear reactor, the Israeli military said
 "Israel says it strikes targets in Syria in response to missile attack")
Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, nominations begin April 19
The Parliament of Syria has announced that the country will hold its presidential election on May 26, while the candidate registration is to begin on April 19
 "Syria to hold presidential election on May 26, nominations begin April 19")
Israel carried out missiles attack on suburbs of capital Damascus: Syria
Syria's state media reported no immediate word on any casualties
 "Israel carried out missiles attack on suburbs of capital Damascus: Syria")
Islamic State remains a threat in Syria, Iraq and beyond: US envoy
ISIS has intensified its focus on the activities of its branches and networks
 "Islamic State remains a threat in Syria, Iraq and beyond: US envoy")
Syrian President Bashar Assad, wife Asma recover from Covid-19 infection
Syria is witnessing a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases
India urges UNSC to assess cost of 'actions and inactions' in Syria
India has urged the UNSC to assess the "costs of its actions and inactions" in Syria and said there is an urgent need to build consensus on the humanitarian situation and work to ameliorate sufferings
 "India urges UNSC to assess cost of 'actions and inactions' in Syria")
Turkey, Russia agree to prevent ceasefire violations in Syria's Idlib
On Monday, Turkey expressed concern to the Russian envoy in Ankara over recent attacks in Idlib
 "Turkey, Russia agree to prevent ceasefire violations in Syria's Idlib")
International diplomacy crucial to end Syria's war, says United Nations
UN special envoy for Syria said that international diplomacy is crucial to end the 10-year war and it's important to establish a new format to bring together key nations with influence on the conflict
 "International diplomacy crucial to end Syria's war, says United Nations")
Jaishankar discusses bilateral cooperation with Syrian Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed bilateral cooperation with his Syrian counterpart Dr Fayssal Mekdad.
 "Jaishankar discusses bilateral cooperation with Syrian Foreign Minister")
US: Russia blocks Syrian accountability over chemical weapons use
The United States accused Syrian President Bashar Assad and his close ally Russia on Thursday of trying to block all efforts to hold Damascus accountable for using chemical weapons
 "US: Russia blocks Syrian accountability over chemical weapons use")
Syria airstrikes: Biden protected US personnel, facilities, says WH
The White House has said that through the airstrikes in Syria, President Joe Biden protected US personnel and facilities, and deterred the risk of additional attacks "over the coming weeks"
 "Syria airstrikes: Biden protected US personnel, facilities, says WH")
US launches air strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria
Syria did not immediately comment, but state-owned Ekhbariya TV said the strikes were conducted at dawn against several targets near the Syrian-Iraqi border
 "US launches air strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria")
US launches airstrike, bombs Syrian facilities used by Iran-backed militia
The airstrike was the first military action undertaken by the Biden administration, which in its first weeks has emphasized its intent to put more focus on the challenges posed by China
 "US launches airstrike, bombs Syrian facilities used by Iran-backed militia")
Israel: Netanyahu announces Russian-brokered prisoner swap with Syria
Official Syrian media first reported the emerging deal on Wednesday, saying that two Syrians were to be exchanged for the Israeli woman
Terrorists carry out 35 attacks on Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone
Russian military police units continued to escort civilian vehicles on the M4 highway between the Raqqa and al-Hasakah provinces
 "Terrorists carry out 35 attacks on Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone")
India warns against terrorists getting chemical weapons as IS reoccurs
The issue of chemical weapons in Syria has pitted Russia, with some backing from China, against the Western nations which are vehemently opposed to the government of Bashar al-Assad
 "India warns against terrorists getting chemical weapons as IS reoccurs")
