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NCB busts Dehradun lab making banned ‘jihadi drug’ Captagon; hunt on for another Syrian national linked to network

NCB busts Dehradun lab making banned ‘jihadi drug’ Captagon; hunt on for another Syrian national linked to network

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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a clandestine laboratory in Dehradun where a Syrian national manufactured Captagon, a banned synthetic stimulant popularly known as the ‘jihadi drug’, and arrested an Indian national who had leased the place to another Syrian, police officers aware of the matter said. NCB, under Operation RAGEPILL, has successfully unearthed an international drug syndicate involved in the trafficking of Captagon, leading to the seizure of approximately 227.7 Kgs of Captagon tablets/powder and the arrest of one overstaying Syrian national, who is a member of the syndicate, on Saturday. (Narcotics Control Bureau/ ANI) The NCB on Saturday night unearthed the laboratory after questioning Alabras Ahmed, the Syrian national who was arrested on May 11, and is the lookout for a second Syrian national who prepared the drug in the Dehradun laboratory, the officers added. Last week, 31.5kg of Captagon was seized from a house in Delhi’s Neb Sarai, where Ahmed lived, and 196.2 kg from a container at the Mundra Port in Gujarat. Both seizures were cumulatively valued at ₹182 crore. …

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 …

Donald Trump hosts Syrian President Sharaa at White House as US extends limited sanctions relief | World News

Donald Trump hosts Syrian President Sharaa at White House as US extends limited sanctions relief | World News

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US President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington, Reuters reported. The meeting came as the United States announced it would extend a partial suspension of its sanctions on Syria for another 180 days. Story continues below this ad According to the US Treasury Department, the renewed waiver under the Caesar Sanctions Act “indicates our commitment to continued sanctions relief for Syria.” However, the department said restrictions would remain in place on “transactions involving the governments of Russia and Iran” and on the transfer of goods or services of Russian or Iranian origin. Sharaa’s rise and shifting alliances Sharaa, 43, took power in December last year after his forces ousted former President Bashar al-Assad. His visit to Washington follows his earlier meeting with Trump in Saudi Arabia, where the US leader announced plans to ease some sanctions. Syria has since moved away from its traditional allies, Iran and Russia, and towards improving ties with Turkey, Gulf states, …

A Syrian Christian Recipe for Roasted Cashew Nut

A Syrian Christian Recipe for Roasted Cashew Nut

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Recipe for Cashew Vevichathu Ingredients 2 onions, finely sliced1 inch piece ginger, finely chopped4-5 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powderA pinch turmeric powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tbsp coconut oil 1 sprig curry leaves200 gm raw cashewnuts Salt, as per taste Method Heat coconut oil in a wok. Add crushed ginger, garlic, and sliced onions. Sauté until golden brown.Add chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder, turmeric, and garam masala. Sauté until the raw smell disappears. Add a little water and cook until the onions soften.Add the cashews and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and garnish with fried curry leaves.Serve warm with rice or chapati. Tresa Francis, a former lawyer turned chef 10 years ago, successfully transitioned into the culinary world with her restaurant, Coracle at BIC, while continuing to run her catering service, Travancore Tasties. Her cooking tells a story—rooted in the Syrian Christian cuisine of her ancestors and the vibrant Malabar flavours of her Kerala upbringing. Images credit: Saina Jaypal ALSO ON GOYA Disclaimer: We do not …

A Syrian Christian Raw Banana Curry

A Syrian Christian Raw Banana Curry

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Recipe for Vazhakka Udachu Curry Ingredients2 raw bananas, peeled and cubed1 whole coconut, grated4 green chilliesa pinch of turmeric powder6 shallots1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp cumin powder3 cloves garlic1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 whole red chilliesSalt, as per tasteWater, as needed Method In a pot, add raw banana cubes, turmeric powder, green chillies, salt, and enough water to cook the bananas.Once the bananas are cooked, mash them lightly until they have a coarse consistency.In a grinder, blend grated coconut, shallots, garlic, cumin powder, and green chillies into a smooth paste.Add this paste to the mashed bananas and bring to a gentle boil. Add water if needed to adjust the consistency.In a separate pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. For the tempering, add thinly sliced shallots, whole red chillies, curry leaves, and grated coconut. Fry until golden brown.Pour the tempering over the curry, mix well, and serve hot. Tresa Francis is a lawyer-turned-chef  who runs her restaurant, Coracle at BIC, Bengaluru, alongside a very successful catering business, Travancore Tasties. Her cooking is …

Syrian Interim President Pledges National Dialogue, US Kills Top Operative of Al-Qaeda’s Syria Arm

Syrian Interim President Pledges National Dialogue, US Kills Top Operative of Al-Qaeda’s Syria Arm

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Syria’s interim president has promised to hold a “national dialogue” on the war-ravaged country. Ahmed Al-Sharaa made the remarks in his first address to the nation after he was appointed interim president for a “transitional period” a day earlier. Sharaa listed maintaining “civil peace” under “a single authority” among the priorities of his government and also issued a strong message to the previous regime. A day earlier after being appointed as interim president, Sharaa announced the dissolution of all armed groups involved in Assad’s overthrow. Sharaa said the transitional government will reflect “Syria’s diversity between its men, women, and youth.” “It would work on building the new Syrian institutions until we reach the stage of free and honest elections,” he said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:57 ARAB BACKING FOR SHARAA’S GOVERNMENT 3:55 US KILLS SENIOR OPERATIVE OF SYRIAN AL-QAEDA AFFILIATE 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 …

Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400% next month | News Today News

Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400% next month | News Today News

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Syria’s finance minister said on Sunday the government would hike salaries for many public sector employees by 400% next month after completing an administrative restructuring of ministries to boost efficiency and accountability. The increase, estimated to cost 1.65 trillion Syrian pounds, or about $127 million at current rates, will be financed by existing state resources plus a combination of regional aid, new investments, and efforts to unfreeze Syrian assets held abroad. “(This is) the first step towards an emergency solution to the economic reality in the country,” Mohammed Abazeed, the finance minister in Syria’s caretaker government, told Reuters, adding that this month’s wages for public sector staff would be paid out this week. These measures are part of a broader strategy by Syria’s new caretaker government to stabilize the country’s economy following 13 years of conflict and sanctions. Salaries of Syria’s public sector employees undertoppled President Bashar al-Assad’s regime were around $25 a month, putting them below the poverty line, along with the majority of the country’s population, Abazeed said. The hike would follow a …

Austria says it is reviewing the status of Syrian refugees

Austria says it is reviewing the status of Syrian refugees

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By Francois Murphy Austria says it is reviewing the status of Syrian refugees VIENNA – Austria is reviewing the status of Syrian refugees who arrived less than five years ago, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Thursday after media reports that some had been notified by letter that they “no longer have to fear political persecution”. Nehammer, a conservative who is trying to form a new coalition government while under fire from the far right, pounced on the fall of Bashar al-Assad on Dec. 8, saying the same day that the security situation in Syria should be reviewed so as to allow deportations there. Since then he and his caretaker government have clarified that their initial focus will be on voluntary deportations, with those volunteering to return home being offered 1,000 euros. Austria is also among more than a dozen European countries to suspend the processing of Syrians’ asylum claims. “Austria … is now reviewing the eligibility for protection of Syrians who have been in the country for less than 5 years,” Nehammer said on X. …

A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers

A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers

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A Syrian civil defence official said the White Helmets rescuers discovered unidentified bodies and remains in a medicine warehouse in a Damascus suburb. The remains are believed to belong to more than 20 people, including children, as per TRT news. An AFP video journalist said the warehouse strewn with medicine boxes was located just around 50 metres from the Sayyida Zeinab shrine. “We received a report about the presence of bodies, bones and a foul smell at the site,” White Helmets official Ammar al-Salmo told AFP. South Damascus’s Sayyida Zeinab suburb was a stronghold of pro-Iran fighters including Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group before Assad’s ouster. 02:48 HTS MILITARY CHIEF “WILL DISSOLVE ARMED WING IF…”04:38 SDF PROPOSES “DEMILITARISED ZONE” IN SYRIAN TOWN05:44 UN ENVOY TO SYRIA CALLS FOR ‘FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS’ AFTER TRANSITIONn18oc_world n18oc_crux 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

Israel Destroys 80% Of Syrian Strategic Military Assets After Assad’s Ouster

Israel Destroys 80% Of Syrian Strategic Military Assets After Assad’s Ouster

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The Israeli military on Wednesday said it conducted more than 400 strikes over the past 48 hours on strategic military targets in Syria, days after Syrian rebels ousted president Bashar al-Assad. Since Assad’s 24-year rule came to an abrupt end on Sunday, Israel, which borders Syria, has sent troops into a buffer zone on the east of the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights and destroyed an estimated 70-80% of Syrian strategic military assets. “Within the last 48 hours, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) struck most of the strategic weapons stockpiles in Syria, preventing them from falling into the hands of terrorist elements,” the military said in a statement. The targets included 15 naval vessels at the two Syrian Navy facilities – the Al-Bayda port and the Latakia port, anti-aircraft batteries and weapons production sites in the capital Damascus and other key cities. “Dozens of sea-to-sea missiles with ranges of 80-190 km were destroyed. Each missile carried significant explosive payloads, posing threats to civilian and military maritime vessels in the area,” the military said. ⭕ In 48 hours, …