Islamic State leader Quraishi blew himself up after being surrounded - Sources
The leader and a companion blew themselves up with suicide belts after our fighters succeeded in storming their hideout, said Salem.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Islamic State leader killed in Free Syrian Army operation in mid-October - US
Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi was killed while "fighting enemies of God", a spokesperson said.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Hezbollah and Syrian army advance in border offensive - reports
The operation has targeted Sunni Muslim insurgents from the former Nusra Front, a group that was aligned to al Qaeda and who have controlled the barren, mountainous zone of Juroud Arsal.
Sat Jul 22 2017
Syria says Israel strike kills civilians
Israel's military said 10 projectiles from inside Syria had hit the Golan and it responded with air strikes on the position they were launched from and on two Syrian army tanks.
Sun Jun 25 2017
US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province
The army statement said it took place on Sunday afternoon near a village called Rasafah.
Mon Jun 19 2017
Syrian army retakes most of rebel-held district on capital's edge
The Syrian army and its allies are on the verge of completely seizing the rebel-held district of Qaboun on the edge of the capital following over two months of relentless aerial strikes.
Sun May 14 2017
U.S. denies hitting Daish poison gas depot with air strike
The U.S.-led coalition against Daish denied a Syrian army report it had carried out an air strike that had hit poison gas supplies belonging to Daish and caused the deaths of hundreds of people.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Syrian army says U.S. attack kills six, causes extensive damage
A statement from the army command described the attack on Friday as an act of "blatant aggression".
Fri Apr 07 2017
Syrian forces and rebels fight fierce clashes in northeast Damascus
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive on Sunday that brought them close to the heart of the Old City of Damascus.
Mon Mar 20 2017
Syrian army announces recapture of Palmyra from Daish
The army and Iranian-backed militia advanced inside Palmyra on Thursday as Daish withdrew completely, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said.
Fri Mar 03 2017
Syrian nationwide cease-fire goes into force
The recently agreed upon cessation of hostilities in Syria went into force at midnight on Thursday, as declared by the Syrian army.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Syrian army seizes major southeast Aleppo district: monitor
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad seized the Sheikh Saeed district early Monday after fierce clashes ongoing since the previous afternoon.
Mon Dec 12 2016
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
Syrian army announces 72-hour nationwide ceasefire
The Syrian army said Wednesday it would observe a 72-hour ceasefire across the country.
Wed Jul 06 2016
Names of 22,000 IS members leaked to news channel: report
Tens of thousands of documents containing the names, addresses, phone numbers and family contacts of jihadis who joined the Islamic State group have been given to Sky News.
Thu Mar 10 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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