
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

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025

Online fraud causes over RM19 million in losses from Jan 1 to March 24 - Bukit Aman
Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said during the same period last year, 1,700 cases were reported, resulting in losses amounting to RM13.66 million.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Courting love: Yew Sin and Ohori announce engagement
We couldn't be more happier to share this with the world, says Malaysian professional men's doubles shuttler Ong Yew Sin.
Thu Mar 27 2025

South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
More than 33,000 hectares has been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county.
Thu Mar 27 2025