UK envoy to Malaysia to take on new role in 10 Downing Street
High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK Prime Minister's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Thu Aug 08 2024
UK Prime Minister Sunak vows to maintain military aid to Ukraine
Sunak said his priorities would be "freedom, openness and the rule of law".
Mon Nov 28 2022
Ismail Sabri congratulates new UK PM
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob congratulated Rishi Sunak on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Rishi Sunak faces huge task as he becomes UK prime minister
Sunak, who became Britain's third prime minister in two months, is tasked with tackling a mounting economic crisis.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Who is Rishi Sunak, the new UK prime minister?
On paper, Sunak should feel secure with a 71-seat majority in a 650-seat parliament.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Comeback king: Boris Johnson considering a run for UK prime minister
Can Boris Johnson convince the dozens of lawmakers who abandoned him that he is now the person who can unite the party?
Sat Oct 22 2022
Liz Truss to quit as UK prime minister next week
Truss is the shortest serving prime minister in British history.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Ismail Sabri congratulates Truss as new UK Prime Minister
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has congratulated Mary Elizabeth Truss on her appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK).
Tue Sep 06 2022
UK prime minister hopefuls feud over tax and spending plans
The final stretch of a weeks-long contest has pit Sunak against Truss, a convert to Brexit who has pledged to cut taxes and regulation.
Tue Jul 26 2022
UK's PM candidate Sunak calls inflation UK's main problem
Rishi Sunak, the candidate for the post of the UK prime minister, has called inflation the main problem of the country.
Sat Jul 23 2022
New UK prime minister to be announced on Sept. 5 as tax dominates contest
The issue of tax cuts becomes the central battle in the race with nearly all of the candidates promising to cut business or personal taxes.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Johnson voices concern over global 'Ukraine fatigue'
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday that his unexpected visit to Kyiv on June 17 was to show London's support at a time when other countries start getting tired of the Ukraine issue.
Sun Jun 19 2022
UK Prime Minister says will 'definitely' have AstraZeneca vaccine in near future
Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he will definitely have a COVID-19 vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford.
Thu Mar 18 2021
UK Prime Minister Johnson to return to work Monday, may attend daily briefing - Reports
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson to return to work Monday and is "raring to go", media reported Sunday citing government sources.
Sun Apr 26 2020
In testy leadership debate, UK PM Johnson promises quick Brexit
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson doubled down on his Brexit promises, saying only he could take Britain out of the European Union quickly.
Wed Nov 20 2019
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