Israeli forces pull back after Gaza City offensive, leaving dozens of bodies
Israeli forces retreated from some Gaza City districts overnight after a fierce, week-long military offensive, leaving dozens of dead.
Fri Jul 12 2024
More than two dozen Gazans killed in Israeli strike as Hamas says truce talks may be in jeopardy
Tanks advanced in Gaza City, forcing residents to flee as Israel intensified its offensive, risking Hamas ceasefire talks.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Hamas chief says latest Israeli attack on Gaza could jeopardise ceasefire talks
Israeli tanks pressed into the heart of Gaza City and ordered residents out after a night of massive bombardment.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Israeli tanks storm Gaza City districts, residents report heavy fire
Gaza residents said tanks advanced from at least three directions and reached Gaza City, backed by heavy Israeli fire from air and ground.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Israel storms Gaza City neighbourhood, orders Palestinians to go south
Israeli tanks roll in and bomb the southern city of Rafah in what it says are the final stages of an operation against Hamas there.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 24 in Gaza City, say Gaza officials
Two of the strikes hit two schools in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people, medics said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny
Israeli tanks reached the centre of Rafah for the first time, three weeks into a ground operation in the southern Gaza city.
Tue May 28 2024
Israel lacks 'credible plan' to safeguard Rafah civilians, says Blinken
Antony Blinken warns an Israeli attack could create an insurgency by failing to kill all Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city.
Mon May 13 2024
US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues
President Joe Biden warned the U.S. would withhold arms if Israel invaded Rafah, saying Washington's weapons should not be used in the southern Gaza city.
Thu May 09 2024
Blinken says US cannot support Rafah assault without humanitarian plan
Anthony Blinken said still "not seen a plan for Israel's planned offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that would protect civilians".
Thu May 02 2024
Malaysia condemns Israeli attacks in the southern Gaza city of Rafah
Rafah is the last bastion and refuge for Palestinians fleeing from northern Gaza since 198 days ago.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Palestinians leaving besieged Gaza City fear new Nakba
As fighting has edged further into Gaza City, a large number of people have started moving south.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Israel calls for civilians to leave Gaza City as military amasses tanks
The Israeli military said it would operate "significantly" in Gaza City in coming days and civilians should only return when advised.
Fri Oct 13 2023
Israel readies ground offensive; Biden condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas attacks
Israel said dozens of its fighter jets struck more than 200 targets overnight on Wednesday in a neighbourhood of Gaza City.
Wed Oct 11 2023
UN: Israeli attacks on Gaza displace 123,000 people
Israeli airstrikes and shelling have hit houses and apartment buildings, with four large residential towers in Gaza City destroyed.
Tue Oct 10 2023
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