Since the value of Lebanon's currency began plummeting and banks started imposing draconian restrictions on withdrawals.
16 Sep 2022 4:47 PM
The Turkish official said the 65-year-old known as Rasmiya Awad is suspected of being affiliated with the extremist group.
05 Nov 2019 8:05 AM
'We mourn you... commander of faithful,' said Abu Hamza al-Quraishi -- presented as jihadist group's new spokesman -- in audio statement.
01 Nov 2019 8:18 AM
As Hariri announced his resignation, scores of demonstrators in Beirut celebrated with joy.
30 Oct 2019 8:09 PM
Baghdadi had been about to change location to the Syrian town of Jarablus when the operation happened, he said.
29 Oct 2019 1:05 PM
Groups of young people gathered on the streets of the capital, preparing for a new day of protests despite the burgeoning crackdown.
19 Oct 2019 7:52 PM
Hezbollah, considered terrorist organisation by Israel and US, is a major political actor in Lebanon.
26 Aug 2019 9:28 AM
The US said it carried out a strike on Sunday against al Qaeda in northwest Syria, calling the area a ‘safe haven’ for the group.
01 Jul 2019 6:34 PM
Nearly 5,000 people, including almost 500 IS fighters, have left Syria
23 Jan 2019 11:59 AM
A bomb blast in a bus killed three civilians on Sunday in the northern Syrian city of Afrin.
21 Jan 2019 8:24 AM
'The death toll is likely to rise due to the number of seriously wounded,' the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
04 Nov 2018 1:38 PM
The incident, which happened late Monday, was the worst case of friendly fire between the two allies.
18 Sep 2018 3:37 PM
Baghdadi’s speech was mainly focused on decline of American influence around the world and claimed credit on behalf of the Islamic State.
23 Aug 2018 2:00 PM
It is the first purported recording of the ISIS leader to be released since September last year.
23 Aug 2018 10:03 AM
In Wednesday's attacks, worst bloodshed in Sweida since civil war began in 2011, more than half the people killed were civilians.
26 Jul 2018 1:41 PM
'History has shown that with attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki America is the top criminal with regard to missiles,' Ismail Kowsari said.
22 May 2018 2:30 PM
In March, 32-yr-old announced she was fleeing the emirate because of mistreatment and restrictions imposed by her family.
05 May 2018 6:13 PM
Col Gen Sergei Rudskoi said in a statement on Wednesday that Russia will supply Syria with 'new missile defence systems soon.'
25 Apr 2018 4:22 PM
The government-controlled Military Media Centre says 1,500 rebels and 6,000 civilians will leave Harasta on Thursday.
22 Mar 2018 2:20 PM
‘IS took full control of Qadam, and 36 government troops and loyalist fighters have been killed.’
20 Mar 2018 6:15 PM