In southern Japan, Typhoon Khanun kills 2, cuts power to 166,000 homes
Typhoon Khanun pounded Japan's southwestern Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures with heavy rain and gusty winds for a second straight day.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Flights cancelled, thousands advised to evacuate as Typhoon Khanun nears Japan's Okinawa
Naha airport was closed and all flights to and from the area cancelled, amounting to more than 900 flights, both domestic and international.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Over 46,000 residents of southern Japan ordered to evacuate due to Typhoon Mawar
Extremely strong typhoon Mawar is currently off the coast of Okinawa.
Thu Jun 01 2023
A major part of missing Japanese helicopter found
The aircraft was detected underwater by the sonar of a Japanese minesweeper in search efforts.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Japanese artist who created "Yu-Gi-Oh!" found dead in the sea - Media
Kazuki Takahashi was discovered wearing snorkelling gear and floating in the sea near Nago.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Explainer - What we know about Japan's contaminated Moderna COVID-19 vaccine supplies
Here are some key points in the issue so far.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Nearly 100 passengers boarded on the Jin Air flight to nowhere - Kota Kinabalu
Sabah has been selected as the fourth international destination after Hong Kong, Osaka and Okinawa.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Warmer seas keep hurricanes stronger for longer, study says
The study warns that climate change may mean inland communities are increasingly at risk from strong storms.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Typhoon Haishen hits Japan with high winds and power outages
Authorities urged early evacuation for more than 100,000 households in Japan's southern island.
Sun Sep 06 2020
6.4-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Okinawa's Miyakejima Island
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of Miyakejima island in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday, the weather agency here said.
Tue May 09 2017
Japan spots Chinese aircraft carrier in East China Sea
The eight are expected to sail between the main island of Okinawa Prefecture and the island of Miyako, also Okinawa, to enter the Western Pacific.
Tue Dec 27 2016
US sailor gets 30 months in prison for Okinawa rape
Crimes by American military and civilian personnel have sparked protests on crowded Okinawa for decades, sometimes creating tension between security allies Japan and the United States.
Fri Jul 15 2016
Typhoon Halola cancels dozens of flights in Japan
Winds of almost 160 kilometres per hour were recorded early Saturday in remote islands west of Naha.
Sun Jul 26 2015
Thousands evacuated as super typhoon bears down on Shanghai
Super typhoon Chan-hom barrelled towards Shanghai Saturday prompting the evacuation of more than 865,000 people in eastern China, after lashing Japan's Okinawa island chain and Taiwan.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Powerful typhoon churns towards Japan
Powerful Typhoon Vongfong churned towards Japan on Saturday, injuring at least a dozen people as it pounded the southern Okinawan islands.
Sat Oct 11 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