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
Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul
Cameras and microphones in hand, 19 students are now hitting Mosul's streets to tell stories from their wounded city.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Eid prayers return to Mosul mosque ruined in Islamic State war
Volunteers from a local group campaigning for the renovation of the Old City swept the floor and put down rugs ahead of the prayers for Eid.
Fri May 14 2021
Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa
The fighting was over and the alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias was clearing the city's stadium of mines and any remaining militants, said Rojda Felat.
Tue Oct 17 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
The battle for Mosul: urban warfare and civilian exodus
A Picture and its Story: The battle for Mosul: urban warfare and civilian exodus.
Wed Jul 12 2017
Iraq announces 'victory' over Islamic State in Mosul
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Sunday "victory" over Islamic State in the city of Mosul, his office said.
Sun Jul 09 2017
'Victory' over IS in Mosul to be announced in hours - Iraqi state TV
Iraqi security forces expect to take full control of Mosul in the next hours as Islamic State's defensive lines collapse.
Sat Jul 08 2017
Daish blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate' - Iraqi military
It was from this medieval mosque three years ago that the militants' leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a self-styled "caliphate" spanning parts of Syria and Iraq.
Thu Jun 22 2017
Over 630,000 people displaced in Mosul: UN
"This includes more than 434,000 displaced from western Mosul since mid-February," Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson for UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), told reporters at the UN''s Geneva headquarters.
Sat May 13 2017
Iraqi hot springs spa reopens amid Mosul chaos
Hammam al-Alil, a town south of Mosul famous for its healing hot waters.
Sat Apr 08 2017
U.S.-backed Iraqi forces launch fresh push towards Mosul old city centre
Iraqi forces are fighting their way towards the old centre of the city, advancing from the south and the southwest, Brigadier-General Yahya Rasool says.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Civilians, IS fighters killed in west Mosul mosque strike, residents say
The Omar al-Aswad mosque, in the al-Faruq district of the old city centre, was hit by an airstrike, three residents in the same area told Reuters by phone.
Thu Mar 02 2017
Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins
A Reuters correspondent saw about 200 women and children being transported on buses by federal police on Wednesday to the town of Hammam al-Alil, some 20 km south of Mosul.
Thu Feb 23 2017
British suicide bomber in Iraq had won compensation for Guantanamo stay
Islamic State militants said Abu-Zakariya al-Britani detonated a car bomb at an Iraqi army base southwest of Mosul this week.
Thu Feb 23 2017
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