Australia's PM says former PM Morrison took on secret ministerial roles during COVID
Albanese said it was unprecedented that key cabinet members were not aware of the appointments.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Australia to lift outbound travel ban for vaccinated residents from next week
Australians have been unable to travel abroad for more than 18 months without a government waiver.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Australia reports second Astrazeneca blood clot case, vaccine rollout steady
Frydenberg said the setbacks in the vaccine rollout should not "derail momentum in our economic recovery".
Tue Apr 13 2021
Australian vaccine production to provide 'security of supply': Health Minister
Australia's Health Minister Greg Hunt has declared that the nation is no longer reliant on the insecure international supply of coronavirus vaccines.
Wed Mar 24 2021
Australia won't advertise COVID-19 vaccine on Facebook but vows publicity
Australia will embark on a wide-ranging communication campaign, including online, to ensure vulnerable people turned up for a shot.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Australia urges calm over AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after South Africa suspends use
Australia's Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, said the vaccine is effective in its primary objective.
Mon Feb 08 2021
Australian state premier apologises for cruise ship failures after COVID-19 spike
The inquiry found 914 infections could be traced back to the Ruby Princess, mostly among passengers. The outbreak led to 22 deaths.
Mon Aug 17 2020
Australia "in a position to start recovery" from COVID-19 - Health Minister
There had been 6,625 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning, an increase of about 0.19 per cent from 6,612 on Monday.
Tue Apr 21 2020
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