Myanmar authorities to release 700 prisoners from Insein jail - Prison chief
More than 5,200 people are being held in detention, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.
Wed Jun 30 2021
Myanmar junta drops charges against 24 celebrities
The charges against the 24 had been dropped because their involvement "had been due to external factors".
Wed Jun 30 2021
Myanmar displaced shelter in camps, France calls for aid
India said this week that more than 15,000 people had crossed the border to seek refuge.
Fri May 21 2021
Myanmar activists say more than 800 killed by security forces since coup
As of Monday, 802 people had been killed in the junta's crackdown on its opponents.
Tue May 18 2021
Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar
Freelance journalist Yuki Kitazumi was picked up from his home and taken into custody by troops on Sunday night.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Myanmar activists cancel new year festivities; UN urges end to 'slaughter'
UN fears military clampdown on protests risked escalating into a civil conflict and appealed for a halt to the "slaughter".
Wed Apr 14 2021
Myanmar faces growing isolation as military tightens grip
With an increasingly limited internet services and its last private newspaper ceasing publication, Myanmar faces a growing isolation.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Myanmar coup opponents call for new show of force
Hundreds of people have been rounded up by the army since the coup, many of them in night time raids.
Wed Feb 17 2021
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