UK envoy to Malaysia to take on new role in 10 Downing Street
High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK Prime Minister's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Thu Aug 08 2024
UK PM Sunak's wealth plunges but still ranked 275th in country's rich list
Sunak is the richest ever occupant of No.10 Downing Street, but has said people should not hold his wealth against him.
Sat May 20 2023
UK's May says police believe they know identity of Manchester attacker
May, speaking outside her 10 Downing Street official residence, said the authorities were not ready to announce the identity of the attacker.
Tue May 23 2017
Five dead, around 40 injured in UK parliament 'terrorist' attack
Five people were killed and about 40 injured in London on Wednesday after a car ploughed into pedestrians and a suspected Islamist-inspired attacker stabbed a policeman close to Britain's parliament.
Thu Mar 23 2017
10 Downing Street: Goodbye David Cameron, hello Theresa May!
Outgoing British prime minister David Cameron admitted it had not been an "easy journey" as he left office after six years on Wednesday ...
Thu Jul 14 2016
Meet Theresa May and Andrea Leadsom, the two women vying to be Britain's next prime minister
Here are the two women vying for to be Britain's prime minister for the first time since Margaret Thatcher left 10 Downing Street in 1990.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024