China's Xi offers to help war-torn Syria rebuild, regain regional status
The diplomatically-isolated Syrian leader is in China to advance efforts to bring to an end more than a decade of diplomatic isolation under Western sanctions.
Fri Sep 22 2023
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
Around 40,000 Syrians return from Turkey after quake
The immigration was recorded at four border crossings held by Syrian armed groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Egypt's foreign minister breaks ice with visits to Syria and Turkey
The goal of the visit is primarily humanitarian, and to pass on our solidarity, Egyptian Foreign Minister said.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Turkey clears away rubble from earthquake, rescue efforts wind down
Rescue work wind down two weeks after major earthquakes killed more than 46,000 people in southern Turkey and northwest Syria.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Aid focus turns to the homeless and destitute in aftermath of Turkey quake
International aid agencies are stepping up efforts to help millions of homeless people, 11 days after a massive earthquake.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Rescues dwindle in Turkey after earthquake as aid trickles into Syria
Two people were pulled alive from the rubble in Turkey on Thursday, more than 10 days after the massive earthquake hit the region.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Three women, two children pulled from rubble in Turkey, some aid reaches Syria
The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria hits over 41,000, with millions in need of humanitarian aid and many survivors left homeless.
Thu Feb 16 2023
In war-torn Idlib, Syrians pick up pieces alone after earthquake
Parts of the provinces of Idlib and adjacent Aleppo held by Turkey-backed rebels suffered the bulk of the quake's casualties in Syria.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Nine survivors pulled from Turkey's rubble as earthquake death toll passes 40,000
Death toll rises to 35,418 in Turkey and more than 5,800 in Syria.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Turkey earthquake rescuers find 'miracle' survivors but frustration grows
Hopes of many more survivors were fading and criticism of the authorities grew as the death toll hits more than 37,000 in Turkey and Syria.
Tue Feb 14 2023
EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief
Relief efforts have been hampered by a civil war that has splintered the country and divided regional and global powers.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Major earthquake kills 3,700 in Turkey and Syria, weather hits survivors
The magnitude 7.8 quake brought down whole apartment blocks in Turkish cities and piled more devastation on millions of Syrians.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Rare US raid in Syrian gov't-held zone kills Islamic State arms smuggler
A rare US helicopter raid on a government-held village in Syria's northeast killed an Islamic State militant hiding out there.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Russia's Putin arrives in Iran for talks on Syrian conflict, Ukraine grain
Putin's visit is watched closely because of Washington's warning about Tehran's plan to provide Russia with several hundred drones.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024