Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now?
Castillo is being held at a complex in the Peruvian capital Lima that is the headquarters of the Department of Special Operations.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Police cripple Johor drug trafficking syndicate in JB
Ayob Khan said the activities were detected through three special operations here from June 9 to 10.
Fri Jun 11 2021
RM2.2 mln collected in bids for KEY number plate
KEY 5 registration number commanded the highest sum of RM88,000 via the Online Vehicle Registration Number Bidding System.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Inheritance issues: Ex-MACC director, Datuk Bahri Mohd Zin accused of abusing power
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) former special operations director, Datuk Bahri Mohd Zin has been charged for abuse of power to obtain his familys inheritance.
Fri Jan 20 2017
MACC: 'Bahri isn't forced into early retirement' - Azam Baki
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Special Operations Divison (SOD) former director, Datuk Bahri Mohamad Zain has applied for early retirement since May, last year.
Tue Jan 03 2017
PM launches NSOF to act swiftly against terrorist threats
NSOF comprises of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
Thu Oct 27 2016
NSOF proves government taking terrorism threat seriously - Najib
The team, comprising 17 officers and 170 personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysian Police and Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, is ready to be mobilised at any time.
Thu Oct 27 2016
MACC Special Operations deputy director hauled up over 1MDB probe
Police have summoned MACC Special Operation Division Deputy Director Datuk Tan Kang Sai to assist the investigations on the alleged leak of information in the 1MDB probe.
Wed Aug 05 2015
MACC has nothing to do with leaked documents - Bahri
The MACC's special operations division director has denied his office had anything to do with the purported leak of documents.
Mon Aug 03 2015
Special operations to cope with increasing amount of waste during Aidilfitri
As much as 1,200 tonnes of garbage a day is expected to be generated by residents in Negeri Sembilan during this festive season, compared with 1,000 tonnes of garbage produced on a normal day.
Tue Jul 14 2015
U.S. tried rescuing Americans held in Syria, officials say
U.S. Special Operations forces staged an unsuccessful operation this summer to rescue photojournalist James Foley and other Americans being held in Syria by Islamic State militants.
Thu Aug 21 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