Morocco 'breathing again' as tourists back after COVID shutdown
Today, Marrakesh residents see signs of hope again as tourists have returned to the UNESCO-listed old city's narrow alleys.
Wed May 18 2022
Israel says right-wing march can be held next week in Jerusalem Old City
Tensions are likely to remain high in Jerusalem whether or not the march goes ahead.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Liberating Al-Aqsa
Such was the acute sensitivity displayed by Moshe Dayan, one of Israel's well-acclaimed leaders and statesmen.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Eid prayers return to Mosul mosque ruined in Islamic State war
Volunteers from a local group campaigning for the renovation of the Old City swept the floor and put down rugs ahead of the prayers for Eid.
Fri May 14 2021
Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem
The number injured rose to 205 in Israeli attacks late Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque, Damascus Gate of the Old City and the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem.
Sat May 08 2021
Ramadan decorations up in Jerusalem as Palestinians prepare for Muslim holy month
Although Jerusalem is still without foreign tourists, far more people were roaming the Old City, where shops reported brisk business.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Archaeologists recreate tiles of temple where Jesus walked
Israeli archaeologists and masons drawing on relics and historical texts, have recreated the sacred flooring so it can be experienced today.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Palestinian stabs, injures Israeli in East Jerusalem: Police
Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said that the assailant arrived at a stop of the light rail outside Damascus Gate and stabbed a person who was standing there.
Sat Aug 12 2017
Worshipers return to Al-Aqsa Mosque after Israel lifts security measures
On Friday dawn, Israeli police canceled age restrictions to Palestinian access to Jerusalem's Old City and reopened all gates to the mosque.
Sun Jul 30 2017
Israel removes all security apparatus from holy site after unrest
Israel overnight removed all security infrastructure it had put in place this month at Muslim entrances to the Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City.
Thu Jul 27 2017
Israel removes Jerusalem metal detectors, Palestinians reject new measures
Israel installed metal detectors at entry points to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem after two police officers were fatally shot on July 14, triggering the bloodiest Israel-Palestine clashes.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Confusion lingers as Israel removes Al-Aqsa detectors
Before midnight, heavy machinery began to enter the area of the Al-Aqsa mosque, prompting concern among local residents who have been protesting new security measures at the site for the past week.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Israeli raid, Jerusalem clashes ratchet tensions higher
The Palestinian Health Ministry said one Palestinian was killed during a separate clash outside the city, taking the death toll from the past two days to seven.
Sun Jul 23 2017
Palestinian fatally stabs British woman on Jerusalem train - Israeli police
The incident occurred in a train carriage on the light rail network near Jerusalem's municipality building and the walled Old City.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Syrian forces and rebels fight fierce clashes in northeast Damascus
Syrian rebels launched a major offensive on Sunday that brought them close to the heart of the Old City of Damascus.
Mon Mar 20 2017
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024