Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel would not halt its assault on Hezbollah to allow negotiations.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Singapore's ground based air defence systems and explosive disposal team were also activated.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel's defence minister declares all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan's next prime minister
Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after prevailing over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Philippines says China is 'biggest disruptor' of peace in the region
The Philippines' Defence Minister urges partner nations to call out China's "illegal actions" in the South China Sea.
Tue Aug 27 2024
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Second LCS 64.66 pct complete, says defence minister
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said total payments made for the construction of the second LCS are based on the signed contract.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the "trouble maker" and provoker of tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans
Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to oppose any long-term military rule by Israel over the ravaged Palestinian enclave.
Thu May 16 2024
Helicopter crash: Interim report to be ready next week
Defence Minister says the investigation committee was preparing the interim report and the investigation would take 30 days.
Thu May 02 2024
RMN helicopters involved in third rehearsal before incident - Mohamed Khaled
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said an interim report on the crash would be released prior to the full report.
Tue Apr 23 2024
ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo
Analysts say China is courting president-elect and current defence minister Prabowo to ensure continuation of Joko Widodo's policies.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election
Indonesia's election commission on Wednesday formally announced Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had received the most votes in last month's presidential election.
Wed Mar 20 2024
PM: Malaysia as ASEAN chair 2025 to breathe new life into ASEAN-led forums
For Malaysia, the forums included the East Asia Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the ASEAN Defence Minister's Meeting (ADMM)-Plus.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Unofficial Indonesia election vote count points to first round Prabowo win
Unofficial figures in Indonesia's presidential election shows Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto on track to secure a majority of votes.
Wed Feb 14 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
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