Macron: Paris shooting was 'vile attack' on Kurds
French President Emmanuel Macron says a deadly shooting in Paris was a deliberate attack on Kurds.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa
The fighting was over and the alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias was clearing the city's stadium of mines and any remaining militants, said Rojda Felat.
Tue Oct 17 2017
Last flight departs as Iraq imposes ban for Kurdish independence vote
Iraq's Kurds overwhelmingly backed independence in Monday's referendum, defying neighbouring countries, which fear the vote could lead to renewed conflict in the region.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Kurds, Shi'ite fighters to coordinate after sealing off Mosul
Islamic State retaliated to the advance with a massive truck bomb in Hilla, hundreds of kilometres away from the front lines.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Turkish court jails nine staff of opposition daily
There had been growing international alarm over the use of a state of emergency implemented in the wake of the failed July 15 coup against critics of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sat Nov 05 2016
Airport in Turkey's southeast hit by rocket fire: report
Kurdish militants on Saturday fired four rockets at the airport in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir.
Sat Aug 27 2016
Kurds declare federal region in Syria's north: officials
Syria's Kurds on Thursday declared a federal region in the country's north, as they seek further autonomy in areas under their control.
Thu Mar 17 2016
Suicide car bombing kills 34 in central Ankara
A suicide car bomb ripped through a busy square in central Ankara on Sunday, killing at least 34 people and wounding 125.
Mon Mar 14 2016
Twin suicide bombs in northeast Syria kill or wound dozens - Kurds, monitoring group
Twin suicide bombings hit two restaurants in a Kurdish-controlled city in northeastern Syria on Wednesday, killing or wounding dozens of people
Thu Dec 31 2015
Grateful for US strikes, Syrian Kurds name baby 'Obama'
Sultan Muslim, a Syrian Kurd, named her seventh child, born after they arrived safely in Turkey from Kobane, Obama.
Sat Oct 25 2014
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