Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa
The fighting was over and the alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias was clearing the city's stadium of mines and any remaining militants, said Rojda Felat.
Tue Oct 17 2017
US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province
The army statement said it took place on Sunday afternoon near a village called Rasafah.
Mon Jun 19 2017
Russia's military says may have killed Daish leader Baghdadi
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday it was checking information that a Russian air strike near the Syrian city of Raqqa may have killed Daish leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in late May.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC
The International Rescue Committee outlined the grim choice facing civilians in Raqqa as the U.S.-backed SDF launched an offensive to capture the city, Islamic State's de facto Syrian capital.
Tue Jun 06 2017
Malaysian militant Muhammad Wanndy confirmed killed in Syria - IGP Khalid
Southeast Asian Daesh militant leader Muhammad Wanndy Mohamed Jedi was today confirmed killed in an attack in Raqqa, Syria on April 29.
Mon May 08 2017
Thousands flee Islamic State-held Tabqa west of Syria's Raqqa city
The Syrian Democratic Forces, an alliance of Kurdish and Arab milita fighters, has been battling Islamic State around Tabqa, nearly 40 km (25 miles) west of Raqqa city.
Sat Apr 01 2017
Istanbul nightclub attacker claims he acted on direct orders from Daish
Abdulgadir Masharipov had initially been told to attack the area around the central Taksim square and said his instructions came from Raqqa.
Wed Jan 18 2017
US-led airstrikes kill 16 people in Syria's Al-Raqqa
The airstrikes marked the first civilian killing by the coalition since the beginning of a new campaign against the IS capital in al-Raqqa.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Islamic State confirms death of propaganda chief - statement
Islamic State on Monday confirmed the death of its propaganda chief, whom the Pentagon said was killed in a U.S.-led air strike in Syria's Raqqa province last month.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Turkey ready to join U.S. in capturing Syrian city from Islamic State - Erdogan
Turkey launched an incursion into northern Syria last month with the stated aims of clearing Islamic State from its border and preventing the Kurdish YPG militia expanding into new territory.
Wed Sep 07 2016
U.S. drone strike targets 'Jihadi John'
"Jihadi John," the masked Islamic State terrorist who beheaded several Western hostages in Syria, becomes a target of a U.S. drone strike.
Fri Nov 13 2015
A look into heart of jihadist 'caliphate' in Syria, Iraq
A documentary into the life in Raqqa a power base of the so-called Islamic State (IS) shows that even young children are indoctrinated.
Sat Aug 23 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024