Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Death toll crosses 4,000

Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Death toll crosses 4,000

Istanbul: The death toll due to the magnitude 7.7 earthquake which hit Turkey and Syria on Monday has crossed 4,000, media reports said on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features February 07, 2023

Delhi police arrest man from airport for carrying fake passport

Delhi police arrest man from airport for carrying fake passport

New Delhi, Jul 12 (IBNS): The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a man from the city's airport on Wednesday for carrying a fake passport, media reports said.

by IBNS July 12, 2017

US strikes Syrian military base, Trump defends move as 'national security interest'

US strikes Syrian military base, Trump defends move as 'national security interest'

Washington, Apr 7 (IBNS): The US government on Thursday launched at least 59 Tomahawk Missiles at the Syrian military airbase, reports said.

by IBNS April 07, 2017

As millions suffer water shortages in Syria, UN looks to keep potable supply safe

As millions suffer water shortages in Syria, UN looks to keep potable supply safe

New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations expressed concern on Wednesday about fighting in the Wadi Barada area of west Damascus, which in addition to displacing thousands of people, has also restricted water supplies to some 5.5 million people in and around the Syrian capital.

by IBNS January 12, 2017

CIA triples estimate of ISIS fighters

CIA triples estimate of ISIS fighters

Washington, Sept 12 (IBNS) With US President Barack Obama vowing to 'destroy' ISIS militants, the CIA assessment has put the number of the group's fighters at 31,500 across Iraq and Syria.

by IBNS September 12, 2014