National debt, earthquake assistance among focus of Dewan Rakyat sitting today
The latest national debt position, Malaysia's assistance to the Turkish and Syrian governments following the earthquake and corruption cases are among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Syria stalls UN investigation into chemical weapons attack
Five weeks later, the Syrian government has not responded to several follow up requests for the visa.
Fri Jul 07 2017
Oil hits one-month high after U.S. missile strike in Syria
Oil prices hit a one-month high on Friday after the United States fired missiles at a Syrian government airbase, sending shockwaves through global markets.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Syria gas attack kills dozens
President Donald Trump blamed the attack, which he said was carried out by the Syrian government, on former president Barack Obama, calling it a "consequence" of Obama's "weakness and irresolution."
Wed Apr 05 2017
Russia says UN move on Syria sanctions negative for Geneva talks
The resolution had aimed to ban the supply of helicopters to the Syrian government and to blacklist Syrian military commanders.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Syrian government forces used chemical weapons in Aleppo - rights group
The findings add to mounting evidence of the use of banned chemical weapons in the Syrian civil war and could strengthen calls by Britain, France and US for sanctions against Syrian officials.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Syrian government denies rumours Assad in poor health
Speculation swirled in recent days on social media and some Arab news websites saying Assad, 51, was in critical condition, citing rumours of stroke, or even that he had been shot.
Mon Jan 30 2017
Syrian HNC opposition group says it supports Astana peace talks
The Syrian government and rebel groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad began a nationwide ceasefire on Dec. 30 brokered by Moscow and Ankara.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Syrian government ready to negotiate on "everything", Assad says
Assad also said a ceasefire brokered by Turkey and Russia ahead of the talks was being violated and the army's role was to recapture an area near Damascus.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Aleppo evacuation suspended leaving thousands trapped
Russia, which helped to broker the evacuation deal with Turkey, said its operation was now "complete" with all women and children moved from the city.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Seige of Aleppo: Breach of ceasefire as shelling briefly resumes in east districts
Syrian government forces reportedly resumed attacks on rebel-held eastern districts of Aleppo for about half an hour on Wednesday.
Wed Dec 14 2016
At least 60,000 dead in Syria regime prisons: monitor
At least 60,000 people have died in Syrian government prisons over the past five years from torture or due to dire humanitarian conditions.
Sat May 21 2016
Syria forces retake Palmyra from IS in major symbolic victory
Syrian government forces recaptured the famed ancient city of Palmyra on Sunday in a major symbolic victory over the Islamic State group, a military source said.
Sun Mar 27 2016
Iran 'equips, trains' Syria forces: interior minister
Iran is equipping and training Syrian government forces but not providing "direct aid", its interior minister said Monday on a trip to Damascus.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Air strikes near Damascus kill at least 80 people - activists
A Syrian government air strike northeast of Damascus killed at least 80 people in a marketplace on Sunday, rescue workers in the rebel-held area and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
Sun Aug 16 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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