
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

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025

Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Sharaa was also empowered to form a temporary legislative council for a transitional period and the Syrian constitution was suspended.
Thu Jan 30 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

Why Turkey is so influential in post-Assad Syria
NATO member Turkey is now in a position to influence its neighbour's future diplomatically, economically and militarily.
Tue Jan 21 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Turkiye, Syria and Israel’s loss of strategic initiative
Today Israel is confronted with a new reality despite the gains and wins from four successive wars in the past.
Tue Jan 14 2025

Syria's new leaders face economy decimated by war, sanctions
Syria's economy has been decimated by more than a decade of civil war and sanctions that have severed it from the global financial system.
Fri Jan 10 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

Syria’s liberation: A symbol of hope for Gaza’s future
On the 8th December 2024, the Assad regime has fallen to the opposition forces during an 11-day long advance. With one dictatorship overtaken, not all hope is lost for the future of Gaza.
Thu Jan 02 2025

Resilience in the face of adversity: A Beacon of hope amid war and winter
Amid the freezing winter, there are those who, despite unimaginable suffering, stood resilient through war trials.
Thu Jan 02 2025

Ceasefire and aid: A lifeline for Gaza amid crisis
By continuously killing Palestinians and destroying Gaza will not free the hostages; only political negotiations for ceasefire can,- said Dr. Mohammad Qutub.
Thu Jan 02 2025
AWANI Tonight: Syria: Elections could take four years - New leader
Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says that elections may take up to four years to organise, with drafting a new constitution expected to take three years. He adds that drastic changes for Syria could take at least a year.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Syria's de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years
Drafting a new constitution could take up to three years, says de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Thaksin backs Malaysia's ASEAN leadership in tackling Myanmar crisis
Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra agrees that Myanmar is the "elephant in the room" for ASEAN.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Malaysia ready to lead ASEAN with clarity, calls for collective leadership - PM
We must act with urgency, unity and ambition to secure a prosperous future for all, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Malaysia remains non-aligned, will not be drawn into power rivalries - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia rejects economic coercion and unilateral actions that undermine regional stability.
Mon Feb 17 2025

We can't run away, says Man Utd boss Amorim after another loss
The Portuguese has now lost eight of his 14 league games in charge with United down in 15th place in the table.
Mon Feb 17 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Malaysia’s emerging data centre boom: Seizing opportunities and powering a sustainable future
Data centre expansion must be integrated into a broader strategy that views tech infrastructure as a lever for sustainable growth.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Donald Trump: Coming to you almost daily from the Oval Office
Trump leverages the grandeur of the historic West Wing office with media gatherings that are recorded and broadcast on news channels.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025