The United States has reportedly bolstered an armed group in the southern parts of Syria ahead of a surprise offensive that ousted President Bashar al-Assad.

36 people have been killed as armed men attacked Syrians collecting truffle mushrooms in the desert in Deir al-Zawr.

Spokesman of Iran’s Foreign Ministry Nasser Kan’ani has strongly rejected the armed attack on Pakistani embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul on Friday calling for joint effort for counter-terrorism campaign.