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Digital discord: Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria

Digital discord: Online disinformation sowing discontent in Syria

Former allies and self-declared enemies of Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad are flooding Syria's digital space with disinformation.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled

Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled

The victims were agricultural workers and the death toll was likely to increase, according to a civil defence official.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police

Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police

Ensuring stability and winning the trust of people across Syria will be crucial for the Sunni Muslim Islamists to cement their rule.
Fri Jan 24 2025
AWANI Tonight: What challenges lie ahead for post-Assad Syria?

AWANI Tonight: What challenges lie ahead for post-Assad Syria?

Astro AWANI is the first Malaysian news brand to enter Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Astro AWANI’s Social Media Editor, Hilal Azmi, reports from Damascus on the current situation and the country’s ongoing recovery.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria

Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria

NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically, economically and militarily.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The fall of Assad opens a new era for Syria and the Middle East

The fall of Assad opens a new era for Syria and the Middle East

A rebel coalition led by HTS has brought down Assads regime, opening a new chapter in Syrias history.
Sat Jan 04 2025
AWANI Tonight: Syria: Elections could take four years - New leader

AWANI Tonight: Syria: Elections could take four years - New leader

Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says that elections may take up to four years to organise, with drafting a new constitution expected to take three years. He adds that drastic changes for Syria could take at least a year.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Syria factions agree to dissolve, merge under Defence Ministry

Syria factions agree to dissolve, merge under Defence Ministry

Syrian armed factions agreed on Tuesday to dissolve themselves and merge under the Defence Ministry, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported, citing state media.
Wed Dec 25 2024
Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many

Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many

While many focus on Syrian refugees returning after Assad's 50-year rule ends, not everyone feels welcome in the new Syria.
Sun Dec 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Syria Revolution and its implications for the Palestinians’ struggle for freedom

[COLUMNIST] The Syria Revolution and its implications for the Palestinians’ struggle for freedom

The main factor is the hatred of the Syrian people toward the Assad regime due to its inhumane treatment of the Syrian people.
Sat Dec 21 2024
Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad

Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad

After 13 years of war, an offensive by Syrian opposition groups has ousted Bashar al-Assad as Syria’s president in just days. This historic moment raises urgent questions: What kind of future awaits Syria—for its governance, for the millions of Syrians, both inside the country and in the diaspora, and for the future for the Arab region? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Samer Abboud, Associate Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, US, where his research focuses on warfare in Syria and the emergence of an illiberal post-conflict order in the country. He is also the Director of its Center for Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2018 he authored a book titled ‘Syria’, which explores the outbreak and trajectory of the Syrian uprising, and is currently working on his next book on the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures

Syria is an ethnically and religiously fragmented country, with four key groups that have conflicting political agendas.
Wed Dec 18 2024
At least 100,000 bodies in Syrian mass grave, US advocacy group head says

At least 100,000 bodies in Syrian mass grave, US advocacy group head says

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians are estimated to have been killed since 2011.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and Syria, Israeli PM says

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and Syria, Israeli PM says

Israeli PM Netanyahu discusses Syria and efforts to free Israeli and foreign hostages in Gaza with US President-elect Trump.
Mon Dec 16 2024
Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad over-relied on Iranian and Russian might, built no bridges and initiated no political and economic reforms.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Malaysia remains non-aligned, will not be drawn into power rivalries - PM

Malaysia remains non-aligned, will not be drawn into power rivalries - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia rejects economic coercion and unilateral actions that undermine regional stability.
Mon Feb 17 2025
We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss

We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss

The Portuguese has now lost eight of his 14 league games in charge with United down in 15th place in the table.
Mon Feb 17 2025
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future

[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future

Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office

Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office

Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire

According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump

Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan

Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024

According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security

Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025