![Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts Syria shoots down Israeli missiles fired from Golan Heights towards Damascus outskirts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/41682403664_Syria.jpg)
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'?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712833376_tbHouthisupporters.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71712045136_IranRetaliate.jpg)
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
![Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran hold highest-level talks since Syrian war Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran hold highest-level talks since Syrian war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683721980_GYKSBKRXANNLPGDNJWX.jpg)
Turkey, Syria, Russia and Iran hold highest-level talks since Syrian war
The meeting in Moscow was the highest-level negotiations so far on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria's civil war.
Wed May 10 2023
![US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41683600802_JoeBiden.jpg)
US will not normalise relations with Assad's Syria: White House
The United States (US) will not move to restore diplomatic relations with Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime, the White House said Monday after the Arab League's weekend move to reinstate Damascus.
Tue May 09 2023
![Reports: Deaths after Israeli airstrikes on targets in Syria Reports: Deaths after Israeli airstrikes on targets in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676780307_TBturkiye.jpg)
Reports: Deaths after Israeli airstrikes on targets in Syria
Israeli airstrikes targeted Damascus on Saturday night, killing several people, reported the German Press AQgency (dpa).
Sun Feb 19 2023
![Flag-waving Israelis take to streets, skirmishes erupt in Al-Aqsa mosque Flag-waving Israelis take to streets, skirmishes erupt in Al-Aqsa mosque](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653875611_JERUSALEM.jpg)
Flag-waving Israelis take to streets, skirmishes erupt in Al-Aqsa mosque
Adding to the tensions, police said a record 2,600 Jews had toured Al-Aqsa esplanade ahead of the march.
Mon May 30 2022
Air strike devastates Syrian town
Air strike devastates Syrian town
Tue Feb 15 2022
![The exiled sculptor of 'all that is no longer there' in Syria The exiled sculptor of 'all that is no longer there' in Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643602674_SYRIA.jpg)
The exiled sculptor of 'all that is no longer there' in Syria
The scene, captured in devastating detail, created by artist Khaled Dawwa, a Syrian exile and prison survivor who now works in France.
Mon Jan 31 2022
![Deadly attacks hit Damascus and rebel-held northwest Deadly attacks hit Damascus and rebel-held northwest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634716828_DAMASCUS.jpg)
Deadly attacks hit Damascus and rebel-held northwest
The violence appeared to mark one of the bloodiest days in months in Syria, where a decade of conflict has killed thousands of people.
Wed Oct 20 2021
![Twirl and spin: Damascus family preserves Sufi whirling tradition Twirl and spin: Damascus family preserves Sufi whirling tradition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620888269_SYRIA.jpg)
Twirl and spin: Damascus family preserves Sufi whirling tradition
The holy month is a busy time of year for whirling dervishes, after a day of fasting.
Thu May 13 2021
![Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem Latest: 205 injured in Israeli attacks across East Jerusalem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620464518_Jerusalem.jpg)
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
![Police arrest dozens in Jerusalem clashes; Israeli nationalists chant 'Death to Arabs Police arrest dozens in Jerusalem clashes; Israeli nationalists chant 'Death to Arabs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619169742_ISRAEL.jpg)
Police arrest dozens in Jerusalem clashes; Israeli nationalists chant 'Death to Arabs"
Clashes and other violent incidents between Palestinians and Israelis have occurred nightly since the start of the Ramadan.
Fri Apr 23 2021
![Holiday in Malaysia brings luck to Syrian chef Mahmoun Holiday in Malaysia brings luck to Syrian chef Mahmoun](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615961635_ChefMahmounAlghaz.jpg)
Holiday in Malaysia brings luck to Syrian chef Mahmoun
Mahmoun's life changed when he accepted a job offer and served about five years as a personal chef to the Sultan of Kelantan.
Wed Mar 17 2021
![Syria blackout after suspected pipeline attack Syria blackout after suspected pipeline attack](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41598256562_DAMASCUS.jpg)
Syria blackout after suspected pipeline attack
A pipeline explosion in the Damascus area late Sunday "led to an electricity blackout across Syria.
Mon Aug 24 2020