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US wanted a Syria that does not wage chemical weapons attacks or torture its own citizens. Photo: Reuters

US accepts Assad staying in Syria, but won’t give aid

1 min read . 18 Dec 2018

People hold belongings as they walk on the rubble of damaged buildings in the city of Douma, Damascus, Syria on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Syria strikes lock US and Russia into new era of animosity

6 min read . 16 Apr 2018

“A perfectly executed strike last night,” President Donald Trump said Saturday in a tweet. “Mission Accomplished!” Photo: AFP

US allies defend strikes against Syria chemical arms sites

4 min read . 14 Apr 2018

Dassault Rafale fighter planes prepare to take off for airstrikes in Syria from St Didier airbase, eastern France. Photo: French Defence Ministry/ECPAD via AP

Syria strikes: All you need to know

4 min read . 14 Apr 2018

A fighter jet landing at Akrotiri military British Royal Air Force Base, Cyprus on 14 April 2018. Fighter jets were seen taking off from a British Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Cyprus early on Saturday morning. Their destination was not revealed. Photo: AP

US, France, UK launch strikes on Syria after chemical attack

6 min read . 14 Apr 2018

US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday on Twitter of a “big price to pay” in response to reports of the attack, days after he said he wanted to quickly end the American military presence in the war-torn Middle East country. Photo: AFP

Donald Trump says US will respond to Syria attack ‘forcefully’

3 min read . 10 Apr 2018

Vladimir Putin told his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in a new year’s greeting that Russia will continue supporting Syria’s efforts to defend its sovereignty. Photo: Reuters

Vladimir Putin tells Bashar al-Assad Russia will help defend Syrian sovereignty: Kremlin

1 min read . 30 Dec 2017

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad in the Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi, on Monday. Photo: AP

Vladimir Putin to speak to Donald Trump on Syria after surprise Bashar al-Assad visit

2 min read . 21 Nov 2017

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. Photo: Reuters

Trump administration warns Syria over plans for chemical attack

1 min read . 27 Jun 2017

Bashar al-Assad says India would be among the first countries he plans to visit after the war in Syria against Islamic State and other terrorist groups is over. Photo: AFP

India welcome to play a role in reconstruction of Syria: Bashar al-Assad

1 min read . 04 Jun 2017