Close to 1,000 migrant children separated by Trump yet to be reunited with parents
The Trump administration split apart thousands of migrant families under a blanket "zero-tolerance" policy.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Biden administration calls China sanctions on Trump officials 'unproductive and cynical'
China's move to sanction former Trump administration officials was "unproductive and cynical".
Thu Jan 21 2021
US to carry out 13th and final execution under Trump administration
Higgs was convicted and sentenced to death in 2001 for overseeing the kidnapping and murder of three women.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Pompeo lifts restrictions on US-Taiwan relationship as clock runs out on Trump administration
Trump administration has ramped up backing for the island country, with arms sales and laws to help Taiwan deal with pressure from China.
Sun Jan 10 2021
US judge denies effort to stop drilling auction in Arctic refuge
Trump administration's planned auction of oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge could proceed as planned on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Biden warns of Trump officials' 'roadblocks' to transition
Biden's team has faced obstruction from the Trump administration as they sought to gather information to continue the transition of power.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Trump administration makes new $916 billion offer for COVID-19 aid
Lawmakers enacted $3 trillion in COVID-19 aid earlier this year but have not been able to agree on fresh relief since April.
Wed Dec 09 2020
California at COVID-19 'tipping point' as Trump administration hopes for vaccines by Christmas
Health officials say even after the vaccines are approved, the rollout to Americans could be slowed by shortages of PPE and other factors.
Tue Dec 01 2020
'Why now?' Dismay as US considers troop pullout from Somalia
The Trump administration is thinking of withdrawing the several hundred U.S. military troops from the Horn of Africa nation at what some experts call the worst possible time.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Pompeo voices confidence for 'second Trump administration,' then softens tone on post-election transition
Trump and his allies insist "illegal" ballots may have been cast despite no evidence of mass voter fraud, which is extremely rare in U.S. elections.
Wed Nov 11 2020
US allies greet Biden as next president despite Trump refusal to concede
Germany, Canada and France, which have had strained ties with the Trump administration were among the first to recognise Biden's victory.
Sun Nov 08 2020
What is 'Section 230,' which Donald Trump wants to reform?
The Trump administration wants to revise this section and as soon as possible so that social media platforms could be held accountable.
Fri Oct 23 2020
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration TikTok app store ban
John E. Hall, a lawyer for TikTok, had argued during a 90-minute Sunday morning hearing that the ban was "unprecedented" and "irrational."
Mon Sep 28 2020
Trump issues bans on China's TikTok, WeChat, stoking tension with Beijing
The executive orders, which go into effect in 45 days, come after the Trump administration said this week it was stepping up efforts to purge "untrusted" Chinese apps from U.S. digital networks
Fri Aug 07 2020
California reports nearly 12,000 COVID cases, biggest increase since pandemic started
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is pushing for schools to reopen to help businesses return to normal.
Tue Jul 21 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