Putin says Russia ready for nuclear war, but 'not everything rushing to it'
Vladimir Putin said Russia would be ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty was threatened.
Wed Mar 13 2024
US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning
The allies launched talks to coordinate their responses in the event of a nuclear war with North Korea.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Explainer: What is the 'Doomsday Clock' and how does it work?
This year, its setting will reflect for the first time a world in which Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revived fears of nuclear war.
Tue Jan 24 2023
[COLUMNIST] Rhetoric of war prompts anxieties of existential nuclear threat
The possibility of a nuclear war would appear more real than it has been for decades.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable'
Sergei Lavrov told the world not to underestimate the considerable risks of nuclear conflict and NATO's supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Russia, China, Britain, US and France say no one can win nuclear war
They consider it their primary responsibility to avoid war between the nuclear states.
Tue Jan 04 2022
'Doomsday Clock' stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
The 'Doomsday Clock' will remain at 100 seconds to midnight, amid the threats from COVID-19, nuclear war and climate change.
Thu Jan 28 2021
North Korea vs United States: A nuclear war that needs to stop
North Korea's missile launches and Donald Trump's Twitter tirades does not mean the threat of mutually-assured destruction in an all-out thermonuclear annihilation is not real.
Sat Jan 20 2018
Anti-nuclear campaign ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, warning of a rising risk of nuclear war, awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to a little-known international campaign group advocating for a ban on nuclear weapons.
Fri Oct 06 2017
North Korea warns of nuclear war; Trump says weapons 'locked and loaded'
U.S. President Donald Trump issued another warning to North Korea on Friday with a reference to American weapons as being "locked and loaded."
Fri Aug 11 2017
Philippines' Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions
North Korea said Saturday's test of an intercontinental ballistic missile showed it may be able to reach most of the country.
Wed Aug 02 2017
North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action
North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action.
Wed Jul 05 2017
North Korea says missile test aimed at testing carrying large nuclear warhead
North Korea said on Monday it had successfully conducted a newly developed mid-to-long range missile test on Sunday, supervised by leader Kim Jong Un.
Mon May 15 2017
China urges all sides in North Korea standoff to 'stop irritating' one another
China on Monday called on all parties in the Korean standoff to stay calm and "stop irritating each other" a day after North Korea said the US was pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war.
Wed May 03 2017
North Korea says U.S. bomber flights push peninsula to brink of nuclear war
North Korea accused the United States of pushing the Korean peninsula to the brink of nuclear war.
Tue May 02 2017
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
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