More than 100 kidnapped Nigerian students arrive back in Kaduna
Information minister Mohammed Idris said no ransom was paid.
Tue Mar 26 2024
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Rebel group in Indonesia's Papua to release kidnapped New Zealand pilot
TPNPB will return the pilot Philip Max Martherns to his family through the jurisdiction of the Secretary General of the United Nations.
Wed Feb 07 2024
New Zealand calls for Kiwi pilot to be freed a year after Papua kidnapping
The West Papua National Liberation Army kidnapped Kiwi pilot Phillip Mehrtens after he landed a small commercial plane in the remote area.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti
Armed gunmen hijacked a bus with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unknown destination taking all passengers hostage.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants
Gunmen snatched the migrants from a bus on a highway in the municipality of Reynosa, close to Mexico's border with the US.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Thai PM seeks Malaysia's help to secure release of hostages
Srettha Thavisin raised the issue of the kidnapped Thais when he met with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the PM's office in Putrajaya.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Thailand working with other countries for release of hostages taken in Israel
A dozen Thai nationals were killed, nine wounded and 11 more kidnapped, Thailand's government said.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Armed group in Mexico kidnaps 14 security ministry staff
The kidnapped employees, all men, were taken by members of the armed group on a highway.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead
Mexican officials pledged to work with the U.S. to find the perpetrators, but the incident threw a harsh spotlight on gang violence in Mexico.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped at least 80 people, adding to growing insecurity ahead of a presidential vote in February.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Police rescue Bangladeshi man kidnapped by five suspects
A Bangladeshi man was found with his hands and feet chained in an empty building in Seri Kembangan in an apparent kidnap due to debt owed, last Sunday.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Measures to rescue Malaysians from job scams among focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Measures to assist Malaysians who have been cheated and kidnapped in employment scams, are expected to be the focus at Dewan Rakyat today.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Tears of joy as cosmetics agent reunites with family after kidnap ordeal
Cosmetics sales agent Rosnazirah Mohd Naim, who was kidnapped from her home in Tumpat near here on Sept 13, was today reunited with her family.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Body of kidnapped woman found in Bukit Tekali ravine, man arrested
The body of a woman who was kidnapped on Sunday was found in a ravine in Bukit Tekali, Hulu Langat, Selangor two days later.
Fri Sep 30 2022
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024