US marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Biden vows to "never give up" in the face of terrorist threats in a solemn commemoration.
Mon Sep 12 2022
New York 9/11 museum closes after telling tragedy's story, helping survivors heal
Attendance has decreased from nearly 300,000 a year to a record low of 26,000 in 2021, due to COVID-19 pandemic six-month closure in 2020.
Fri Aug 19 2022
US to miss deadline for release of 9/11 probe documents, court filing shows
This was "due to continuing coordination with a number of foreign governments and ongoing interagency review", according to a filing.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Guantanamo detainee called '20th Hijacker' of 9/11 repatriated to Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Mani was transferred to Saudi Arabia after a review board determined that he no longer represented a significant threat to US.
Tue Mar 08 2022
FBI releases newly declassified document related to 9/11 probe after Biden's order
The material is being released in response to the executive order, signed Sept 3, 2021 by Biden.
Sun Sep 12 2021
How the terrifying evacuations from the twin towers on 9/11 helped make today's skyscrapers safer
One legacy of the 9/11 tragedy is that today's skyscrapers can be emptied much more safely and easily in an emergency.
Fri Sep 10 2021
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 rolls around, filmmakers take different approaches
A slew of new films and TV series are being released around the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Adam Zagajewski: Poland's unassuming 'poet of 9/11'
He composed unrhymed poems that spanned topics from human emotions to urban landscapes and called to mind the works of Hegel or Kierkegaard.
Mon Mar 22 2021
One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11
One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Fri Dec 11 2020
US remembers 9/11, with virus altering familiar tributes
Americans commemorated 9/11 on Friday as another national crisis, the coronavirus, reconfigured ceremonies and as a presidential campaign carved a path through the memorials.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Afghan peace talks to open in Doha, 19 years after 9/11 triggered war
Talks between the Afghan government and Taliban insurgents start in Qatar's capital Doha on Saturday with the goal of bringing an end to nearly two decades of a conflict.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Trump, Biden could feud or make peace at 9/11 event
The president and his Democratic challenger are both scheduled for September 11 visits to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where one of the hijacked planes crashed into a field on that day in 2001.
Sun Sep 06 2020
NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll for 9/11 attacks
New York Citys death toll from the coronavirus rose past 3,200 Tuesday, eclipsing the number killed at the World Trade Centre on 9/11.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Coachella festival postponed as concerts grapple with virus
Coachella, held in Southern California, will now take place on Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 16-18.
Wed Mar 11 2020
Bahrain says Congress vote on Saudi 9/11 bill will harm US
Families of 9/11 victims had campaigned vigorously for the law, convinced the Saudi government had a hand in the September 11, 2001 attacks that killed almost 3,000 people in the United States.
Thu Sep 29 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