Taiwan blasts Elon Musk over latest China comments
Speaking at a business summit in Los Angeles, Elon Musk said Beijing's policy was to 'reunite' Taiwan with mainland China.
Thu Sep 14 2023
White House to hold secret talks with Taiwan's delegation next week - Reports
The White House will hold secret talks with Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu and National Security Council chief Wellington Koo next week.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Analysis - China's navy begins to erase imaginary Taiwan Strait median line
Some Taiwanese officials say it would be "impossible" for the island to abandon the concept of a buffer that the line represents.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion
Joseph Wu said China may try to routinize its action in an attempt to wreck the long-term status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan vowing US commitment; China enraged
The Chinese military announced joint air and sea drills near Taiwan starting on Tuesday night and test launches of conventional missiles.
Wed Aug 03 2022
'You are not alone': EU Parliament delegation tells Taiwan on first official visit
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made a rare trip to Europe last month that angered Beijing.
Thu Nov 04 2021
Taiwan says China wants to 'emulate' the Taliban
Wu said the island that Beijing claims as sovereign Chinese territory did not wish to be subject to communism or crimes against humanity.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Taiwan slams WHO's 'indifference' after failing to get into key meeting
Taiwan, with the strong backing of major Western powers, had been lobbying for access to the WHO's World Health Assembly, as an observer.
Mon May 24 2021
Taiwan denounces China's 'shameless lies' about WHO access
Taiwan is excluded from most global organisations such as the WHO because of the objections of China.
Tue May 11 2021
'Big thing': Taiwan praises US move to lift restrictions on ties
It is a major boost for relations with the island's most important global backer.
Mon Jan 11 2021
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