Electoral College seals Trump White House win
Six weeks after his upset victory over the Democrat Hillary Clinton, Trump sailed as expected past the 270 votes needed to make his victory official according to US media.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Obama, Trump hold 'excellent' White House talks
Barack Obama and Donald Trump on Thursday put past animosity aside during a 90-minute White House meeting designed to quell fears about the health of the world's pre-eminent democracy.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Trump, Clinton run close in Ohio, Florida and elsewhere
Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton waged a close battle in several crucial battleground states on Tuesday in their bitter race for the White House.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Decision time for Americans: Clinton or Trump
Millions of Americans voted Tuesday for their new leader in a historic election that will either elevate Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president or hand power to Donald Trump.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Clinton and Trump chase last-minute support on U.S. election
The U.S. presidential campaign neared its end on Monday in the same angry tone it began, with Donald Trump calling Democrat Hillary Clinton a "phony" and she accusing him of splitting the country.
Tue Nov 08 2016
'Do for Hillary what you did for me,' Obama urges Americans
President Barack Obama on Monday urged Americans to make history by electing Democrat Hillary Clinton to succeed him in the White House.
Mon Nov 07 2016
FBI clears Clinton in latest email review two days before election
The FBI reaffirms no criminal charges are warranted against Democrat Hillary Clinton for using a private email server for government work.
Mon Nov 07 2016
Donald Trump seems to forget: Hillary Clinton is running for president, not Bill
Bill Clinton is not running for president. And his wife is not responsible for his actions, alleged or otherwise.
Tue Oct 11 2016
Trump vs. Clinton: He calls her a devil, she says he abuses women
A defiant Donald Trump on Sunday said Hillary Clinton would go to jail if he were president and attacked her husband for his treatment of women.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Winners and losers from the 2nd US presidential debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump clashed in often personal terms in the second presidential debate on Sunday night in St. Louis.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Donald Trump threatens to prosecute Hillary Clinton if he wins election
Donald Trump on Sunday threatened if elected president to prosecute Hillary Clinton over her email use as secretary of state, warning her she would "be in jail" under his watch.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Donald Trump holds pre-debate news conference with Clinton accusers
About an hour and a half before the debate began, Donald Trump hosted a short news conference with four women, who said they had been mistreated by Hillary Clinton and her husband, Bill Clinton.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Fidel Castro says Hillary Clinton trumped Donald Trump in 1st debate
Former Cuban president Fidel Castro is keeping an eye on the US presidential race, saying that Democrat Hillary Clinton "discredited" Republican rival Donald Trump in their first debate two weeks ago.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Donald Trump faces Hillary Clinton in debate amid campaign chaos
Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton head into a crucial presidential debate Sunday with the Republican's White House campaign in chaos over his lewd boasts about groping women.
Mon Oct 10 2016
Debate organisers: There were 'issues' with Donald Trump's microphone
The Commission on Presidential Debates said that in fact, the Donald Trump was right when he complained about his microphone.
Sat Oct 01 2016
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