
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

Go home, Tillerson tells Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
The United States is concerned that Iran, a Shi'ite regional power, will take advantage of gains against IS in Iraq and Syria to expand the influence it gained after the U.S. invasion in 2003.
Mon Oct 23 2017

Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar
Tal Afar had become the next target of the U.S.-backed war on the jihadist group following the capture of Mosul, where it had declared its "caliphate" over parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
Fri Sep 01 2017

Car bombs, suicide attack kill 35 in Iraq, hitting Ramadan crowd
Islamic State, the Sunni hardline group that controls parts of Iraq and Syria, claimed all three attacks in statements on its Amaq news agency.
Wed May 31 2017

Indonesia arrests 2 for sending fighters to Philippines
The arrests came amid fears that foreign terrorists are seeking to join groups in the Philippines as Daish is squeezed in Iraq and Syria.
Tue May 30 2017

More French girls lured by IS than boys: source
In France, more teenage girls than boys are drawn to joining Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, a high-ranking anti-terrorist official said.
Fri Mar 11 2016

Canada to end air strikes in Iraq, Syria this month
Canada announced Monday it will end air strikes targeting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria and bring home its six fighter jets on February 22.
Tue Feb 09 2016

Suicide bombers confirmed to be Malaysians
The two suicide bombers involved in militant attacks in Iraq and Syria recently were Malaysians.
Wed Jan 13 2016

Police waiting for official report on two alleged Malaysian suicide bombers
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said police were worried that there were parties using the identity of Malaysians to carry out the acts.
Tue Jan 12 2016

Najib appalled two Malaysians involved in suicide bombings in Iraq and Syria
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he is shocked and appalled to hear that two Malaysians were reported to have been involved in suicide bombings in Iraq and Syria
Mon Jan 11 2016

Alleged terrorist threat at Jalan Alor, three detained
Police have arrested three individuals following a so-called terrorist threat at a certain location in the federal capital.
Fri Sep 25 2015

There are 10 world heritage sites in Iraq and Syria. Nine are in danger
UNESCO lists 10 world heritage sites in Syria and Iraq. Of those 10, it says nine are currently in danger and not just because of Islamic State vandalism.
Wed Sep 02 2015

Singapore, Malaysia discuss cooperation, efforts to deal with ISIS
Singapore and Malaysia have discussed the need to cooperate and step up efforts to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Sun May 31 2015

Australia warns women IS no 'romantic adventure'
Australia Foreign Minister Julie Bishop warned Aussie women heading to Iraq and Syria that becoming 'jihadi brides' is not a "romantic adventure".
Thu Feb 26 2015

Spain breaks up online network recruiting young women for IS
Spain said it had broken up an online network accused of recruiting young women to join Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria.
Wed Feb 25 2015

INSIGHT - In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Dozens of Russians face compulsory psychiatric treatment for their political views, say lawyers and human rights groups.
Sun Feb 23 2025

How does space travel affect astronaut health?
Here is an explanation of some of the effects on human health caused by space travel.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Can you distinguish between reality and deepfake?
Currently, Malaysia has no specific laws regulating deepfake technology.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
Animated filmmakers now aim to be included to the best picture race after being shut out for several years.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Emotional trauma piles up for Ukraine's children three years after invasion
Teachers, psychologists and children are used to living in a state of chronic exhaustion without a clear end in sight, experts say.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025