[COLUMNIST] Treacherous coup attempt: July 15, 2016
From the initial moments of the coup attempt, the Turkish government took action to restore order and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Turkey's Erdogan says he does not believe Hamas will leave Qatar
Tayyip Erdogan said he had received no signs of the Qatari leadership wanting the group to leave.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Urgent need for cessation of Gazan massacre - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to intensify relationship between both countries, especially in trade and defense.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Some still search for loved ones a year after Turkey's earthquake
Families with loved ones still missing continue to seek answers from authorities, agonising over what may have happened to them.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Anger at Turkish government spills over at earthquake anniversary vigil
More than 10,000 people gathered to hold a vigil, as some protested what they called government negligence in the aftermath.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Erdogan says Turkiye to bring about ''real breakthroughs'' in 2024
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his New Year's address Sunday that Turkiye would begin to bring about "real breakthroughs" in 2024, reported Xinhua.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Turkish Parliamentary Committee okays Sweden's NATO bid
The Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee on Tuesday approved Sweden's NATO bid following deliberation, a first step necessary for putting it to a full parliament vote.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation
Erdogan also called for an immediate ceasefire between Israeli and Palestinian forces and said Muslim countries must act together to secure a lasting peace in the region.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Ban on raising banners, chanting takbir at freedom for Palestine rally not govt's stand
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ban is at the discretion of the organisers responsible for ensuring peace.
Tue Oct 24 2023
PM conveys humanitarian message on Gaza in visit to Turkiye
The Prime Minister expressed regret over several Western countries turning a blind eye to the humanitarian issue in Gaza.
Mon Oct 23 2023
INSIGHT - Turkey earthquake: Why reconstruction could miss Erdogan's goal
President Tayyip Erdogan promised would replace hundreds of thousands of homes ruined by modern Turkey's deadliest earthquake in February.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Turkey's Erdogan calls on Israelis, Palestinians to act with restraint
Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years, killing more than 20 people in a surprise assault.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Bomb attack targets Turkish capital, Kurdish militants claim responsibility
The blast killed one of the attackers and authorities "neutralised", or killed, the other, the interior minister said.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Turkey's Erdogan to meet Azeri's Aliyev as thousands flee Karabakh
Erdogan will pay a one-day visit to Azerbaijan's autonomous Nakhchivan exclave to discuss with Aliyev the situation in the Karabakh region.
Mon Sep 25 2023
PM, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech
Both leaders also underlined that actions of religious hatred, racism, discrimination and xenophobia, incite a culture of violence.
Thu Sep 21 2023
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