Algeria declares President Tebboune election winner with 95% of vote
Abdulmadjid Tebboune re-elected with almost 95 pct of the vote, according to the electoral authority.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Olympics: Boxing - Algerian Khelif wins women's semi-final amid gender dispute
I just had the performance I was looking to deliver today, to make the fans happy, said Imane Khelif.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Algeria bans 'Barbie' movie, media and official source say
The official source said the film "promotes homosexuality and other Western deviances".
Tue Aug 15 2023
Wildfires kill 34 in Algeria as heatwave sweeps north Africa
Some 8,000 firefighters were battling to bring the flames under control, authorities said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
French riots spread in third night of unrest over police shooting
Emmanuel Macron fought to contain a mounting crisis triggered by the deadly police shooting of a teenager of Algerian and Moroccan descent.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Food security, Palestinian issue to top agenda of Arab League Summit in Algeria
The Sec-Gen of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul-Gheit said food security and the Palestinian issue will be on the top agenda of the Arab League Summit due on November 1-2.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Malaysian Deputy FM to hold bilateral meetings in Algeria, Bahrain
Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar will hold bilateral meetings in Algeria from Sept 3 to 5, and Bahrain from Sept 6 to 8.
Sat Sep 03 2022
UK drops advice against non-urgent travel to 32 destinations
The change will allow people to travel more easily to destinations such as Algeria, Malaysia and Senegal.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Algeria's former President Bouteflika dies at 84
Bouteflika, a veteran of Algeria's war for independence, had ruled the North African country for two decades before his resignation in 2019.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Thousands evacuated in southern France as 'fierce' wildfire spreads
About 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Algeria leader calls wildfires 'disaster', says 22 arsonists arrested
Algeria has arrested the people suspected of being behind the most devastating wildfires in the country's history that killed 65 people.
Fri Aug 13 2021
At least 65 killed in Algerian wildfires, Greece and Italy burn
From Turkey to Tunisia, countries around the Mediterranean have been seeing some of their highest temperatures in decades.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Wildfire rips through Algeria, killing 42 people including soldiers
Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people on Tuesday, including 25 soldiers deployed to help put out the blaze, the government said.
Wed Aug 11 2021
Algerian president dissolves parliament, frees prisoners
Algerias president announced Thursday he would reshuffle the government and dissolve parliament to pave the way for new elections.
Thu Feb 18 2021
COVID-19 updates: Global death toll surpasses 1 million - WHO
The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
Wed Sep 30 2020
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024