Syrian woman rescued quake victims, won over those who told her to stay home
Salam Mahmoud is one of around 300 women in the Syria Civil Defence, a rescue service of more than 3,000 people which operates in Syria.
Wed Mar 08 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
White Helmets say search efforts for quake survivors in northwest Syria about to end
Search operations for more survivors beneath the rubble are about to end in Syria eight days after the devastating earthquake.
Tue Feb 14 2023
In Turkey, night fills with screams and crying as earthquake rescues go on
Under a pile of rubble in the southern province of Hatay, a woman's voice could be heard calling for help.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Deadly Turkey earthquake sends rescuers scrambling for survivors
The major earthquake of magnitude 7.9 killed more than 50 people in southern Turkey on Monday and was felt in Cyprus, Lebanon and Syria.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Explosions kill 2 and injure 5 in northern Syria
An explosion ripped through a shipping warehouse in northern Syria on Saturday, killing two people and injuring five others.
Sat Mar 20 2021
"Suicide Squad" brave bullets to rescue civilians in embattled Philippine town
They have come to be known as the "white helmets" or "suicide squad" because of the risks they take when going in unarmed and wearing little protection other than white plastic construction helmets.
Mon Jul 03 2017
This is the man who rescued the 5-year-old Aleppo boy
Ammar Tabyeh is a paramedic from The White Helmets, part of Syria Civil Defense which is a group of 3,000 volunteers ready to save lives during any attacks.
Sat Aug 20 2016
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024