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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
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
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
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
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister

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

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

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

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 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

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'?

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
Iran says it will retaliate for Israel's attack on its Damascus consulate

Iran says it will retaliate for Israel's attack on its Damascus consulate

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the country will retaliate a suspected Israeli air strike against is consulate in Syria.
Tue Apr 02 2024
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream

[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream

The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings

Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings

After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke

Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke

DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
Wed Feb 19 2025
US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data

The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue

The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025
China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says

This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025