More than 230 convicted in Italy's maxi-trial against 'Ndrangheta mafia
The defendants had been facing charges such as extortion, drug trafficking and theft, in a trial that lasted almost three years.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Death toll in Italian migrant shipwreck rises to 61 - official
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said that more than two dozen Pakistanis were believed to have been among those who drowned.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Scan here: Italian tattoos COVID vaccine pass on arm
A student in Italy has become an unexpected Internet sensation after tattooing the barcode of his Covid certificate on his arm.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Italian wildfires rage on after 49 degree heat record
Firemen said on Twitter they had carried out more than 500 operations in Sicily and Calabria in the last 12 hours.
Thu Aug 12 2021
Dismembering the mafia, one child at a time
Juvenile judge Roberto Di Bella's programme aims to prevent at-risk children following their parents into a life of organised crime.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Major Italian mafia trial kicks off with hundreds in dock
The trial 'is a cornerstone in the building of a wall against the mafias in Italy', anti-mob prosecutor Nicola Gratteri said.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Some 200 arrested in anti-mafia operation in Italy, Germany: police
Some 200 members of one of Italy's most infamous mafia groups were arrested in an operation in Italy and Germany, police said on Tuesday.
Tue Jan 09 2018
Italian artist dismantles church to rebuild it in New York
An Italian artist has dismantled a church in southern Italy to rebuild it at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York, ruffling feathers among heritage authorities.
Thu Oct 31 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