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India drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

India drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

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India have been drawn alongside hosts Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers. The Young Tigresses head into the qualifiers after a historic run at the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026, where they reached the quarter-finals for the first time. India had booked their place in the continental tournament on merit after a 2-1 comeback victory over Uzbekistan in the qualifiers, marking their maiden qualification through the qualification pathway. Malaysia will host the Group E qualifiers from October 5 to 11, 2026. India will begin their campaign against Iraq before taking on Syria and hosts Malaysia. Building on a historic campaign India heads into the qualifiers following a commendable performance at the 2026 AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup in May, where they reached the quarter-finals for the first time before losing 0-3 to hosts China. The campaign also created history, with India’s senior, U20 and U17 women’s national teams all qualifying for their respective AFC Asian Cups simultaneously for the first time. The Young …

India issues security advisory for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey, Syria

India issues security advisory for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey, Syria

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India has issued advisories for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey and Syria in view of the current regional security situation and flight disruptions, urging them to remain vigilant and stay in touch with the respective embassies and consulates for assistance following the Israel-US strike on Iran. The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the “prevailing security situation.” In its advisory, the Embassy stated, “In view of the prevailing security situation, all Indian nationals residing in Qatar are requested to note that regular consular services at Embassy of India, Doha will remain closed on 2nd March 2026.” However, it clarified that emergency services would continue. “Embassy officials will be available for emergency services related to consular (passport, visa, attestation etc) and labour issues,” the statement added. The Embassy also shared its 24/7 helpline number +974-55647502 and email [email protected] for immediate assistance. It urged Indian nationals to follow its official social media accounts on Facebook and X for the latest updates. The Consulate General of …

Syria Kurds impose curfew in northeast cities before govt deal begins

Syria Kurds impose curfew in northeast cities before govt deal begins

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Syrian Kurdish security forces on Sunday announced a curfew early next week in two cities in the country’s northeast, ahead of the implementation of a recent deal struck with the Islamist-led government in Damascus. Syria Kurds impose curfew in northeast cities before govt deal begins Damascus and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive agreement on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds’ military and civilian institutions into the state, after the Kurds ceded territory to advancing government forces in recent weeks. Mazloum Abdi, head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, has said the deal would be implemented on the ground from Monday, with both sides to pull forces back from frontline positions in parts of the northeast, and from the town of Kobane in the north. He said a “limited internal security force” would enter parts of Hasakeh and Qamishli but that “no military forces will enter any Kurdish city or town”. Kurdish security forces announced a curfew in the northeastern city of Hasakeh from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on Monday, and in the northeast’s main …

An expert explains: As the US moves Islamic State detainees out of Syria, understanding the surge of violence | Explained News

An expert explains: As the US moves Islamic State detainees out of Syria, understanding the surge of violence | Explained News

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Parts of Syria have recently witnessed heightened fighting — barely a year after the country emerged from over a decade-long civil war. On Saturday (January 24), the Syrian government and Kurdish forces, active throughout the civil war, extended a ceasefire for another 15 days. Concerns about spiralling violence led the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the US military’s unified command in the Middle East, to order the transfer of up to 7,000 detainees linked with the Islamic State (IS) terror group from Syria to Iraq. At least 100 detainees have already escaped amid the fighting. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump called Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa a “tough guy” who was “working very hard”. What explains the violence, and the interest of countries such as the US and Turkey? A K Ramakrishnan, a retired professor from the Centre for West Asian Studies, at the School of International Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, explains. Who are the Kurds, and why did the US back them in recent years? The Kurds are one of …

Syria Kurds impose curfew in northeast cities before govt deal begins

Syria government, Kurdish forces agree sweeping integration to end clashes

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By Mahmoud Hasano and Jaidaa Taha Syria government, Kurdish forces agree sweeping integration to end clashes TABQA, – Syria and the main Kurdish fighting force struck a wide-ranging deal to bring Kurdish civilian and military authorities under central government control on Sunday, ending days of fighting in which Syrian troops captured territory including key oil fields. U.S. envoy Tom Barrack hailed a “pivotal inflection point”, but noted that there was still challenging work to be done to finalise details of a comprehensive integration deal. The terms of the deal appeared to be a major blow for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces , which ran a semi-autonomous region in Syria’s northeast for more than a decade. The SDF, which had no immediate comment, had resisted integration into the Islamist-led government that has ruled Syria since Bashar al-Assad was toppled in late 2024. The 14-point deal published by Syria’s presidency featured the signatures of both Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and SDF head Mazloum Abdi, who appeared to have signed separately and are set to meet in Damascus …

US and allies launches large-scale strikes on Islamic State in Syria after attack that killed three Americans | World News

US and allies launches large-scale strikes on Islamic State in Syria after attack that killed three Americans | World News

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One of the sites hit by the US military on 10 January in strikes against Islamic State targets across Syria. (Photo: US Central Command/X) The United States and its allies have carried out large-scale air strikes against Islamic State (IS) group targets across Syria, the US military has said, according to the BBC. US Central Command (Centcom) said the strikes were ordered by US President Donald Trump on Saturday as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. The operation is a response to a deadly IS attack on US forces in Palmyra on 13 December. In a post on X, Centcom said the strikes were aimed at protecting US and partner forces in the region.“Our message remains strong: if you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world,” Centcom said. https://t.co/cfTSJ2Nety — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 10, 2026 Dozens of targets hit A US official told CBS News that more than 90 precision munitions were fired at over 35 targets across Syria. The strikes involved more than 20 aircraft, including …

‘Large-scale attacks, 70 IS targets’: Why the US launched Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria

‘Large-scale attacks, 70 IS targets’: Why the US launched Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria

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The US administration on Friday said it carried out military strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters and weapons sites, days after an ambush killed two US troops and an American civilian interpreter. US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after the US launched large-scale airstrikes on Syria.(Bloomberg) A US official said the military carried out a “large-scale” strike that hit 70 targets across central Syria linked to IS infrastructure and weapons, adding that more strikes should be expected, the Associated Press reported. Also read: ‘Leaving me bloody’: Man alleges assault by Air India Express pilot at Delhi airport, airline reacts Terming the operation “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said in a post on X, “This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trump’s leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people.” “Today, we hunted and we killed our enemies. Lots of them. And we will continue,” he added. What is Operation …

US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions

US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions

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The US Congress on Wednesday permanently ended sanctions imposed on Syria under ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, paving the way for the return of investment to the war-ravaged nation. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Donald Trump signs proclamation to restrict entry of foreign nationals from Syria and 6 more other nations | Full list

Donald Trump signs proclamation to restrict entry of foreign nationals from Syria and 6 more other nations | Full list

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Published on: Dec 17, 2025 01:42 am IST Trump’s decision, as per the White House, comes in order to “protect the security of the United States” and has increased the list from 12 to 19 nations. US President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation which restricts the entry of foreign nationals from seven additional countries on Tuesday. As per the official statement from the White House, the total number of countries has now increased from 12 to 19. US President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation which restricts the entry of foreign nationals from seven additional countries on Tuesday. (REUTERS) Trump’s decision, as per the White House, comes in order to “protect the security of the United States”. In the latest list, a total of seven countries have been added. These are – Syria Burkina Faso Mali Niger South Sudan Laos Sierra Leone Syria has been added to the list after two US soldiers and an American civilian interpreter were killed  in an ISIS ambush. The deaths of Brian Torres-Tovar and William Nathaniel …

Syria arrests 5 suspects over shooting of US, Syrian troops in Palmyra | World News

Syria arrests 5 suspects over shooting of US, Syrian troops in Palmyra | World News

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Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to the shooting of US. (File Photo) Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to the shooting of US and Syrian troops in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. Two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed by an attacker who targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces before being shot dead. The Syrian Interior Ministry has described the attacker as a member of the Syrian security forces suspected of sympathising with Islamic State. The attack was barely a month after Syria announced it had signed a political cooperation agreement with the US-led coalition against Islamic State, which coincided with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House. “Our units carried out a precise and decisive security operation in the city of Palmyra, following a cowardly terrorist attack carried out yesterday by an individual affiliated with the Islamic State,” Syria’s Interior Ministry said in a statement. “The operation was conducted in full …