Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule
Official results showed Kilicdaroglu won 47.9 pct of the votes to Erdogan's 52.1%, pointing to a deeply divided nation.
Mon May 29 2023
Turkey election 2023: What's at stake in the runoff?
It will decide not only who leads Turkey but also how it is governed, where its economy is headed and the shape of its foreign policy.
Sat May 27 2023
Pro-Kurdish parties reaffirm support for opposition in Turkey runoff
Tayyip Erdogan fell just short of the 50 pct needed to avoid this Sunday's vote.
Fri May 26 2023
Erdogan party split on economic plan as Turkey runoff looms, sources say
Tayyip Erdogan seeks to extend reign in Sunday runoff vote, as party split on whether to adopt new economic plan.
Thu May 25 2023
Turkey faces runoff election with Erdogan leading
Neither Erdogan nor rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu cleared the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second round, to be held on May 28.
Mon May 15 2023
Turkey votes in pivotal elections that could end Erdogan's 20-year rule
Opinion polls give Erdogan's main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who heads an alliance of six opposition parties, a slight lead.
Sun May 14 2023
Explainer: What's at stake in Turkey's landmark elections?
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will face his toughest political challenge yet when the nation votes on May 14.
Mon May 08 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