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Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

Syria is an ethnically and religiously fragmented country, with four key groups that have conflicting political agendas.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say

Palestinian commander targeted in Israeli strike in Lebanon, sources say

The strike hit a building in the crowded Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near the southern city of Sidon, the sources said.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Iraqi teen detained in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled

Iraqi teen detained in Vienna after Taylor Swift attack plot foiled

The Iraqi national is said to have come from the same circle as the main suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian with North Macedonian roots.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

The wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi received a death sentence for collaborating with the group and detaining Yazidi women in her home.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS

Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS

Despite political infighting, allegations of corruption and delayed reconstruction, life is returning on both sides of the Tigris River.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say

Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say

The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Current update on the situation in the Middle East

Current update on the situation in the Middle East

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at this point, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra

Malaysian travellers in West Asia reminded to be vigilant following reopening of airspaces - Wisma Putra

Wisma Putra said it is anticipated that there may be possible flight delays as operations gradually resume and adjust to the new protocols.
Tue Apr 16 2024
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks

Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks

Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno

Mourners demand accountability, bury loved ones after Iraq wedding inferno

Government officials have announced the arrest of 14 people over Tuesday night's fire, including the owners of the events hall.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies

Iraq wedding fire kills more than 100, relatives identify bodies

Survivors said hundreds of people were at the wedding celebration when flares ignited a ceiling decoration as the bride and groom danced.
Thu Sep 28 2023
More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno

The fire ripped through a large events hall after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said.
Wed Sep 27 2023
PM meets with counterparts from Thailand and Iraq, as well as UN Climate Envoy

PM meets with counterparts from Thailand and Iraq, as well as UN Climate Envoy

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today met with his counterparts from Thailand and Iraq on the sideline of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) here.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Iraq bans media from using term homosexuality, says they must use sexual deviance

Iraq bans media from using term homosexuality, says they must use sexual deviance

The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission document said that the use of the term "gender" was also banned.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Crypto markets lose steam as Trump begins tentatively

Crypto markets lose steam as Trump begins tentatively

Cryptocurrencies notch small gains after US President Donald Trump commissioned a report on regulation and potential crypto reserves.
Fri Jan 24 2025
North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says

North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says

South Korea suspects North Korea may send more troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, despite past losses and captured soldiers.
Fri Jan 24 2025
French divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at European court

French divorcee who stopped having sex with husband wins appeal at European court

The ECHR ruled that the French courts had violated the woman's right to respect for private and family life.
Fri Jan 24 2025
KLIA Aerotrain service expected to resume in Q2 2025

KLIA Aerotrain service expected to resume in Q2 2025

Datuk Mohd Izani Ghani says ongoing technical evaluations are important and expected to be completed by April.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Malaysian palm oil to trade around 4,000 ringgit/T in 2025, says Mistry

Malaysian palm oil to trade around 4,000 ringgit/T in 2025, says Mistry

Palm oil consumption tends to rise during Ramadan, which is expected to start in early March, as Muslims gather at dusk to break their fast.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO

Trump says he is not sure US should be spending anything on NATO

Washington finances 15.8% of the 32-member military alliance's yearly expenditure of around $3.5 billion.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Police record comedian's statement over 'Ham' posting

Police record comedian's statement over 'Ham' posting

Tan Sri Razarudin Husain stated that the police have received 16 reports regarding the 'ham' issue and have opened an investigation paper.
Fri Jan 24 2025
UK teenager jailed for minimum of 52 years for 'harrowing' Southport girls' murders

UK teenager jailed for minimum of 52 years for 'harrowing' Southport girls' murders

Axel Rudakubana admitted killing the girls and stabbing 10 others last July in the northern English town of Southport.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies

Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies

Netanyahu must balance keeping his coalition intact and satisfying Trump, who seeks to use the ceasefire to expand Israel's Mideast ties.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police

Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police

Ensuring stability and winning the trust of people across Syria will be crucial for the Sunni Muslim Islamists to cement their rule.
Fri Jan 24 2025