
More than 1,000 Syrians died in airport prison under Assad, report says
The grave sites were identified using a combination of witness testimony, satellite imagery and documents photographed at military airport.
Sat Mar 01 2025

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
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
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?
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

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

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

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

Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024

With Syria's Assad gone, his PM agrees to hand power to rebel administration
The imminent transfer of power follows 13 years of civil war and the end to more than 50 years of brutal rule by the Assad family.
Tue Dec 10 2024

After 55 years of brutal rule under the Assads, Syria is at a crossroads. Here are 4 priorities to avoid yet another war
With Assad's departure, the pressing question now is what lies ahead for Syrias immediate future.
Tue Dec 10 2024

Why Bashar al-Assad’s security state collapsed so dramatically in Syria
While it may seem like these events came out of nowhere, the rapid fall of the Assad regime has a long history.
Tue Dec 10 2024

Syrian army command tells officers that Assad's rule has ended, officer says
Syrian rebels said Damascus was "now free of Assad".
Sun Dec 08 2024

Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts
Israel has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up such raids since the Oct. 7.
Thu May 09 2024

FACTBOX - What is Iran's 'Axis of Resistance'?
Iran has vowed to retaliate against Israel for an airstrike on its embassy compound in Damascus.
Sat Apr 13 2024

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025