Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is one of the very few women who hold senior government posts in Japan, where society remains male dominated.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Tokyo governor vows city's medical system is ready for Games
A sufficient number of hospitals combined with a speed-up in the vaccination rollout among the elderly meant the city will be able to hold "safe and secure" Olympics in ten days.
Tue Jul 13 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Tokyo Governor says the number of new COVID-19 cases among younger people are on the rise.
Thu May 06 2021
Tokyo governor says fall in COVID-19 cases may not be enough to lift emergency state: Kyodo
"We may not make it in time," she said, referring to the scheduled end to the emergency state on March 7.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Japan's Abe faces anger over tourism subsidy as Tokyo COVID-19 cases hit record
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike reported 293 new cases on Friday, a fresh daily record after the city recorded 286 cases a day earlier.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Tokyo elects Yuriko Koike as first woman governor
The veteran politician immediately vowed to get a grip on the megacity's troubled 2020 Olympic preparations.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Tokyo governor election puts nuclear power to test
Voters in Tokyo went to the polls Sunday to elect a new governor in a race that was being closely watched as a popular verdict on the use of nuclear power.
Sun Feb 09 2014
Tokyo governor race wide open as ex-PM Koizumi steps in
Former Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi says he is backing ex-premier, Morihiro Hosokawa in the race to become Tokyo governor.
Tue Jan 14 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