Typhoon Lan makes landfall in western Japan, threatens damage
The dangerous levels of rains and winds forced road closures and dozens of train lines to suspend services in the area.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Typhoon Khanun makes landfall in South Korea after lashing Japan
Typhoon Khanun made landfall on the southeast coast of South Korea on Thursday after dumping heavy rain across southern Japan over the past week.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Typhoon Khanun lashes southern Japan, South Korea; another storm looms
Flights were cancelled and trains halted as heavy rain from Typhoon Khanun pounded southern regions of Japan and South Korea.
Wed Aug 09 2023
In southern Japan, Typhoon Khanun kills 2, cuts power to 166,000 homes
Typhoon Khanun pounded Japan's southwestern Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures with heavy rain and gusty winds for a second straight day.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Flights cancelled, thousands advised to evacuate as Typhoon Khanun nears Japan's Okinawa
Naha airport was closed and all flights to and from the area cancelled, amounting to more than 900 flights, both domestic and international.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Train services affected as Typhoon Khanun approaches South China
Train services will be affected from Saturday as the 20th typhoon of this year, Typhoon Khanun, is expected to make landfall on southern China's Hainan or Guangdong provinces this weekend.
Sat Oct 14 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024