Thailand agrees with Yangon's request to refer Rohingya as 'Bengali'
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan claims he "doesn't know" the reason behind Myanmar's request.
Tue Sep 05 2017
At least 12 dead in Muslim insurgent attacks in northwest Myanmar
The attacks mark a dramatic escalation in a conflict simmering in Rakhine since last October, when similar attacks that killed nine police prompted a massive military counter-offensive.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Man blows self up near Bangladesh airport, Islamic State claims attack
The militant group said it killed many officers and wounded others, an account not confirmed by authorities.
Sat Mar 25 2017
Bengali Muslims posing as Rohingyas to obtain UNHCR card
The Bengali Muslims from Bangladesh are also trained to use the Rohingya accent and are prepared for questions by UNHCR interviewers.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Myanmar's navy finds 727 migrants packed in a boat: ministry
Myanmar's navy found 727 people crammed on a fishing boat in its waters, the Ministry of Information said in a Facebook post, adding the would-be migrants were "Bengali".
Fri May 29 2015
UN presses Myanmar over Rohingya rights
Under a controversial government-backed plan, the Rohingya would be forced to identify themselves as Bengali in order to apply for citizenship.
Sat Nov 22 2014
Bangladesh bans Hindi-dubbed Doraemon
Bangladesh has banned Japanese cartoon Doraemon over fears youngsters hooked on the Hindi-dubbed version are struggling to learn Bengali.
Fri Feb 15 2013
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