In Canada's Trudeau, Obama meets his match on star power at Asia summit
US President Obama been eclipsed at an Asian economic forum here by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Shock election win: Canada's Justin Trudeau topples PM Stephen Harper
Stephen Harper conceded defeat and the Conservative party announced his resignation as Canada's Prime Minister, ending a nine-year run in power.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vows to bring hope, change
The Liberal leader, son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, led his party to victory in a federal election on Monday, defeating Stephen Harper's Conservatives by a wide margin.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Hit by cheap oil, Canada's economy falls into recession
The Canadian economy shrank again in the second quarter, putting the country in recession for the first time since the financial crisis, with a plunge in oil prices spurring companies to chop business
Wed Sep 02 2015
Canada PM hid in a closet during attack: reports
Canadian PM Stephen Harper was shoved into a closet when a gunmen stormed parliament, local newspapers reported.
Sat Oct 25 2014
Canada threatens to withdraw from G8 summit in Russia
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper threatened Saturday he may join Washington in snubbing June's G8 summit in Russia.
Sun Mar 02 2014
Canada threatens to pull Commonwealth funding
Harper confirmed late Monday that he was boycotting the November 15-17 summit in Colombo.
Tue Oct 08 2013
Canada set to strengthen cooperation in security and economic areas
Stephen Harper said he understood the potential for security cooperation during his visit to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
Sun Oct 06 2013
Two Canadians killed in Nairobi attack: Prime Minister
Two Canadians, including a diplomat, are among at least 39 people killed Saturday during a deadly attack at an upscale shopping mall in Kenya, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said.
Sun Sep 22 2013
Canadian PM to visit India
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's forthcoming visit to India will focus on efforts to triple bilateral trade to US$15 billion and to boost cooperation in sports.
Mon Oct 29 2012
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