Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Activists donned purple and held demonstrations from Jakarta and Singapore to Istanbul, Berlin, Caracas and Montevideo.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Venezuelan classical musicians play for largest orchestra record
About 12,000 classical musicians performed Tchaikovsky's 'Marche Salve' to set the record for "the world's largest orchestra".
Sun Nov 14 2021
Clashes between police, Caracas gang leave 26 dead
Clashes between police and a gang in northwestern Caracas this week have left at least 26 dead, including four officers.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Israel should be brought to International Court: Palestine envoy to Venezuela
Israel's crimes in the Gaza Strip must be brought to the International Criminal Court (ICC), Palestinian Ambassador to Venezuela Fadi Alzaben said Friday.
Sat May 22 2021
In pandemic and recession, Santa Claus gifts bread and clothes to poor Venezuelan kids
Santa in the Streets handed out more food than toys this year due to the needs faced by the community under the pandemic.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Europe's dying villages woo immigrants to survive
Shortages and price hikes made getting their hands on everyday goods like food and medicine a real challenge in the capital Caracas.
Wed Oct 21 2020
An invasion in the midst of a pandemic
Some terrorists and mercenaries had on 3rd May 2020 attempted to invade the independent, sovereign state of Venezuela.
Sat May 09 2020
Venezuela's Maduro calls for military exercises after Trump threat
As Maduro told supporters in Caracas to prepare for an "imperialist" invasion, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence sought to calm concerns in the region about Trump's talk.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Venezuela opposition votes against Maduro, woman shot dead
Gunmen in Venezuela shot into a crowd of voters on Sunday, activists said, killing one woman and wounding three others during an unofficial referendum organised by the opposition.
Mon Jul 17 2017
Eight electrocuted in Caracas looting amid Venezuela protests
Eight people were electrocuted to death during a looting incident in Caracas, a firefighter said on Friday, amid violent protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Sat Apr 22 2017
Military Parade in Caracas
Military Parade in Caracas 2017
Thu Feb 02 2017
Venezuela's currency is so devalued it no longer fits in ordinary wallets
The currency has dropped dramatically in value as Venezuela's oil-based economy has cratered and the government has frantically printed more money.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Tear gas fired in fresh Venezuela protests
Venezuelan security forces fired tear gas and made several arrests as 20,000 people marched on Saturday in the capital Caracas.
Sun Mar 23 2014
Foreigners detained as Venezuela protesters, security clash
At least 41 people, including foreign reporters, were arrested in Caracas late Friday as security forces battled protesters.
Sat Mar 01 2014
Venezuelans protest en masse in rival rallies
Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets of Caracas in marches for and against President Nicolas Maduro's government.
Sun Feb 23 2014
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
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