UN announces talks on new Syria constitution resume Jan 25
The U.N. special envoy for Syria announced Wednesday that the next round of talks toward revising the war-battered country's constitution will start in Geneva on Jan. 25.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Hitler gassed Jews during WWII but refused to use sarin against military; the mystery is why
Adolf Hitler gassed and killed six million Jews during World War II, a genocide that makes his reluctance to use sarin against his military adversaries an enduring mystery.
Wed Apr 12 2017
US disputes Russia's claims
US officials step up their criticism of Russia's support for Syrian leader and push back on Moscow's condemnation of last week's missile attack.
Wed Apr 12 2017
One in five Syrians say Islamic State is a good thing, poll says
A fifth of 1,365 Syrians interviewed said the Islamic State is a positive influence on the country.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Syria's new atrocities
Last month, according to the State Department, the regime of Bashar Assad dropped barrel bombs on the town of Sarmin that reportedly contained chlorine.
Sun Apr 19 2015
Military strikes won't work in Syria
Former US President Jimmy Carter shares his thoughts about the impending attack on Syria.
Sat Sep 14 2013
9 questions about Syria you were too embarrassed to ask
All you need to know about the conflict in Syria and why the United States may drop its missiles there.
Sat Aug 31 2013
Syria crisis can only be solved by 'striking terror with iron fist': Assad
Syria's crisis will only be solved by stamping out "terror", President Bashar al-Assad said on Sunday.
Mon Aug 05 2013
Divided Syrian opposition faces feuds over leaders
Syria's anti-regime camp will wrangle over reorganising its ranks, as the US pushes a proposal to create a new leadership body.
Sun Nov 04 2012
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