France orders fuel depot strikers back to work, union vows to challenge it
France ordered some staff at an Exxon Mobil fuel depot back to work and warned a TotalEnergies depot could be next.
Thu Oct 13 2022
France sees biggest jump in COVID cases since early February
France reported 180,777 new COVID-19 infections over 24 hours and hospital numbers also rose for the third consecutive day.
Wed Mar 23 2022
France says Omicron to be dominant variant soon, resists new restrictions
France could soon see 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day due to the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Up to 10% of new French COVID-19 cases suspected to be Omicron variant - minister
A new vaccination pass set to be introduced early next year will require people to show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and long-distance public transport.
Sat Dec 18 2021
French government minister injects fellow minister with COVID shot
Two ministers in the French government promoted the COVID-19 vaccine with one of them administering the shot to the other.
Wed Jul 28 2021
Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Britain will add India to its travel "red-list" after detecting 103 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in the country.
Tue Apr 20 2021
France to recommend mRNA COVID-19 shots as second dose for some after AstraZeneca - minister
Veran said this was a precautionary measure that could evolve in time, pending the gathering of further data on the AstraZeneca shot.
Fri Apr 09 2021
France still in favour of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine - Veran
France was continuing to encourage the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Fri Apr 09 2021
France to start easing lockdown rules in three steps - Government spokesman
There will be three steps to lockdown easing in view of the health situation and of risks tied to some businesses.
Sun Nov 22 2020
One Parisian infected with COVID-19 every 30 seconds - health minister
Health minister Olivier Veran made the comments in response to demands by Paris Mayor to open up small bookshops and other smaller stores.
Tue Nov 03 2020
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