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
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
Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge
An official said "two explosive devices planted along the road leading to Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery were detonated remotely by terrorists".
Thu Jan 04 2024
Saddam Hussein fell. Then violence in Iraq spiralled
Al Qaeda began a devastating insurgency, unleashing bombs and beheading people.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Two decades after Saddam's fall, Iraqis still haunted by disappearances
Relatives of thousands of people who were killed or disappeared under the dictator believed they would soon find out the fate of love ones.
Mon Mar 13 2023
'Every victim of Saddam Hussein was waiting for this moment'
Prosecutors said more than 140 people from the Shiite Muslim farming village were hunted down, tortured and killed.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day
Marches and other events were planned in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, Karachi, Istanbul and Singapore, among other cities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra
Clashes erupted as armed supporters of Sadr fought with security forces and Iran-aligned gunmen in Baghdad.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV
Iran had halted all flights to Iraq "until further notice because of the ongoing unrest".
Tue Aug 30 2022
Deadly clashes rage in Baghdad in Shi'ite power struggle
Machine-gun fire and explosions rang out, with tracer fire rising into the sky in the worst fighting the Iraqi capital has seen in years.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Hundreds protest in Baghdad after deadly attack on tourist resort
The attack killed nine people including a newly wed husband and a 1-year-old.
Fri Jul 22 2022
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Rockets hit Baghdad airport compound, disused civilian plane damaged - Police
Several rockets landed in the Baghdad International Airport compound and near an adjacent US air base.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Iraqi women boxers aim sucker punch at gender taboos
Hajjar won gold in the 70 kilogram-class at a boxing tournament in the capital Baghdad in December.
Sun Jan 09 2022
From art shows to theatre, Baghdad sees cultural revival
Art exhibitions, book fairs on the Tigris and Godot in Baghdad after decades of conflict and strife.
Sun Dec 12 2021
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024