Millions in Philippines on alert for super typhoon
Millions of people in the Philippines were ordered Wednesday to prepare for one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit the disaster-battered country.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines
No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their homes and taken to safer ground.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Woman finds pet dog lost in Philippines typhoon a year ago
The nine-year-old mongrel named Bunny survived Super Typhoon Haiyan, but went missing in the upheaval that followed the November 8 tragedy.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Philippines thanks world for typhoon aid with billboards, tweets
The Philippines thanked the global community for its help three months after a devastating typhoon that killed 8,000 people.
Sat Feb 08 2014
Mental trauma haunts Philippines typhoon survivors
Typhoon Haiyan survivors forced to grieve without professional counselling.
Mon Nov 25 2013
Aid pushes through to Philippine typhoon survivors
Food and medical aid finally began reaching the desperate survivors but humanitarian groups warned of huge logistical challenges in accessing devastated, remote island communities.
Sat Nov 16 2013
Philippines struggles to identify the bodies
The stench of bloated and discoloured human flesh decomposing under the tropical sun hangs everywhere in the central city of Tacloban.
Fri Nov 15 2013
Deadly crush as Filipinos try to flee typhoon nightmare
Thousands of people jostled and begged for seats on scarce flights out of a Philippine city demolished by typhoon Haiyan.
Wed Nov 13 2013
Why does the Philippines have so many disasters?
Geography has not been kind to the Philippines with six to nine typhoons making landfall every year, almost 900 earthquakes annually and more than 20 active volcanoes.
Wed Nov 13 2013
Why the Philippines wasn't ready for Typhoon Haiyan
Public officials are reporting wildly different death tolls as emergency workers still can't reach some of the worst-affected areas.
Wed Nov 13 2013
UN launches $300m appeal as warships head to Philippines
UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos says the money was needed for 'food, health, sanitation, shelter, debris removal and also protection of the most vulnerable'.
Tue Nov 12 2013
Malaysians in typhoon affected areas reported safe
All Malaysians in the areas affected by super typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines are reported safe.
Mon Nov 11 2013
Haiyan typhoon: 600,000 evacuated as it nears Vietnam
More than 600,000 people were evacuated as super typhoon Haiyan veered towards Vietnam.
Sun Nov 10 2013
Super Typhoon Haiyan
More than 100 bodies lie in the streets of one Philippine city that was hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan on Nov 8, 2013.
Sat Nov 09 2013
100 plus dead in Philippine typhoon city
More than 100 bodies are lying in the streets of one Philippine city that was hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan, an aviation authority chief said Saturday.
Sat Nov 09 2013
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