German Greens' leadership quits after coalition's election blows
The co-leaders of Germany's Greens party said on Wednesday they would quit after a series of election blows.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party
The centre-left SPD staged a last minute comeback in the eastern state of Brandenburg, where they have ruled since reunification in 1990.
Mon Sep 23 2024
As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Rescue worker dies, several thousand evacuated in southern Germany floods
Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes as heavy rain caused flooding in southern Germany.
Mon Jun 03 2024
We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students
Chancellor Olaf Scholz who is on a visit to China, said Germany wanted to bring cannabis "out of the grey area".
Mon Apr 15 2024
PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call
Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers underscored that Malaysia's foreign policy has consistently opposed occupation.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Germany's Scholz say Rafah assault would make regional peace 'very difficult'
Olaf Scholz said it was "very clear we must do everything so the situation does not get worse than it already is."
Mon Mar 18 2024
Putin acknowledges Russia's war in Ukraine could be a long one
Putin has acknowledged that his army could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time, but for now there will be no second call-up of soldiers.
Thu Dec 08 2022
European leaders visit Ukraine, dangling hope of EU membership
The leaders of Germany, France and Italy offers the hope of EU membership to a country pleading for weapons to fend off Russia's invasion.
Fri Jun 17 2022
EU agrees Russia oil embargo, gives Hungary exemptions; Zelenskiy vows more sanctions
Russian analysts and traders said the phasing-in of the embargo gave Moscow time to find new customers in Asia.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Putin says open to dialogue with Ukraine
Moscow wishes to continue dialogue with Ukraine and wants peace, provided that all Russia's security demands are met, Putin says.
Sat Mar 05 2022
ANALYSIS - Putin forces Germany to step up to role as global power
Germany to step up to its role as a major global power with an assertive foreign policy backed by a strong military despite its WW guilt.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Germany's Scholz urges compulsory COVID-19 jabs for all adults
Germany reported a record 80,430 new infections yesterday due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor
German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as new chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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