On first day of Trump hush money trial, prosecutors say he corrupted 2016 election
Prosecutors portrayed the payment as criminal effort to deceive voters, while Donald Trump was facing other accusations of sexual behavior.
Tue Apr 23 2024
From Bragg to Tacopina: Who's who in Trump hush money case
At issue is a $130,000 hush payment to an adult film star made in the waning days of the 2016 election campaign.
Mon Apr 03 2023
U.S. early voting tops 70 million, continuing historic pace
More than half the total turnout of the 2016 election with one week to go until Election Day.
Wed Oct 28 2020
Trump dumps controversial chief strategist Bannon in latest upheaval
President Donald Trump on Friday fired his chief strategist Steve Bannon in the latest White House shake-up, removing a far-right architect of his 2016 election victory.
Sat Aug 19 2017
Trump says was being 'sarcastic' in thanking Putin for embassy staff cuts
"I'm very thankful that he let go of a large number of people because now we have a smaller payroll," adding "there's no real reason for them to go back."
Sat Aug 12 2017
Trump says he did not record conversations with former FBI chief Comey
Lawmakers investigating allegations of Russian meddling in the U.S. 2016 election had asked the White House for any such recordings of Comey, whom Trump fired on May 9.
Fri Jun 23 2017
McCain calls on Trump to back up wire-tapping claim
John McCain for President Donald Trump to release any evidence supporting his claim the Obama administration wiretapped him while probing Russia's influence in the 2016 election.
Tue Mar 07 2017
Meeting Israel's Netanyahu, Trump backs away from commitment to Palestinian state
In the first face-to-face meeting since Trump's victory in the 2016 election, the Republican president backed away from a U.S. embrace of the eventual creation of a Palestinian state.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Don't postpone UMNO 2016 election, says Muhyiddin
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has suggested for UMNO not to postpone its election soon after the general election as done before this.
Tue Nov 25 2014
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024