US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House
The United States (US) will not move to restore diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime, the White House said Monday after the Arab League's weekend move to reinstate Damascus.
Tue May 09 2023
Syria's veteran foreign minister Walid Moalem dies - State TV
There were no details on the cause of death, but the 79-year old had for years been in poor health with heart problems.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Turkish foreign minister says Assad administration must be removed
Turkey's foreign minister called for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's immediate removal on Friday, saying a transitional government must be established.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Syrian army advances in Aleppo as civilians flee
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled eastern neighbourhoods of the battered city since President Bashar al-Assad's regime began its latest offensive in mid-November.
Sun Dec 04 2016
Moscow says its Syria bombing 'highly effective'
Moscow insisted its air strikes in support of President Bashar al-Assad's regime had stopped extremists taking over the country.
Mon Oct 03 2016
Obama 'proud' of decision not to bomb Syrian regime
US President Barack Obama does not regret stepping back from his "red line" on the use of chemical weapons by Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, saying he was 'proud' of the decision.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Bashar al-Assad says terrorists among Syrian refugees heading to Europe
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's response when asked whether Europeans should fear refugees from Syria.
Tue Dec 01 2015
Putin does not rule out Russian strikes in Syria
President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Russia had not ruled out air strikes in support of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's forces in their battle against rebels.
Tue Sep 29 2015
Two former Pentagon chiefs criticize Obama over Syria
Leon Panetta, who was defense secretary from July 2011 to February 2013, said the president should not have threatened military action against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Wed Sep 18 2013
Russia 'ignoring facts' over Syria attack: US
Russia insists the attack on the Damascus suburb of Ghouta was a "provocation" by opponents fighting Syria President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Wed Sep 18 2013
Putin: Unilateral Syria strike would up-end world order
Putin welcomed Washington's willingness to engage with the Moscow initiative, but he rebuked Obama for his previous threat to launch US military strikes to punish Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Thu Sep 12 2013
In shock move, Obama puts Syria strike on hold
President Barack Obama postponed threatened missile strikes against Syria on Saturday in a risky gamble that he can win more support for his plan to punish Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Sun Sep 01 2013
US hawks slam Obama as world awaits Syria strike
The White House released an intelligence summary that it said showed that Bashar al-Assad's regime killed more than 1,400 civilians in a nerve gas barrage.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Jihadists vow revenge over Syria chemical attack claims
Al-Qaeda-linked Syrian jihadist group Al-Nusra Front on Sunday vowed revenge strikes against villages from President Bashar al-Assad's community over claims his forces used chemical weapons.
Sun Aug 25 2013
Obama skeptical on major military action in Syria
Barack Obama expressed skepticism that setting up a no-fly zone in Syria or other major US military action could save lives or tip the balance against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Tue Jun 18 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024