US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
Trump could face indictment in January 6 US Capitol riot case as soon as Tuesday
The indictment could drop when the grand jury in the case is expected to meet and the magistrate judge tends to hear cases, the report said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Trump should face insurrection, obstruction charges, US Capitol riot panel says
An insurrection is a rebellion against the authority of the US, a grave federal offense, anchored in the Constitution itself, Raskin said.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Man dies after crashing car, firing gunshots near US Capitol
While the man was getting out of the crashed car, it became engulfed in flames.
Mon Aug 15 2022
Ex-cop sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for role in storming US Capitol
Thomas Robertson is convicted of six criminal charges, including obstructing an official proceeding and obstruction of justice.
Fri Aug 12 2022
US gets warrant to search phone of Trump's election attorney John Eastman
Authorities said federal agents in northern Virginia had the phone and screenshots of some of its contents.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Trump ignores Republican calls to avoid repeating false election claims
Trump insists that he won his second bid for the White House and would not allow his perceived enemies to bar a return.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Four takeaways from Thursday's Jan. 6 US Capitol riot hearing
The House used its eighth hearing to detail what members said was Trump's failure to urge his supporters to stop the violence.
Fri Jul 22 2022
US Capitol riot hearing shows Trump allies, daughter rejected fraud claims
It was the first of six planned hearings intended to show that Trump tried to subvert the US Constitution and unlawfully hold onto power.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Ivanka Trump testifies before US Capitol attack committee
Ivanka testifies for about eight hours to the US House of Representatives committee investigating the siege on the US Capitol.
Wed Apr 06 2022
A year after US Capitol siege, Biden blasts Trump's 'web of lies'
Biden said Trump's false claims that the election was stolen from him through widespread voting fraud could subvert future elections.
Fri Jan 07 2022
What's the Jan. 6 committee looking for in Trump's White House records?
Trump is fighting the requests and has appealed a US judge's decision to allow the National Archives to release the documents.
Thu Nov 11 2021
US Capitol rioter gets 41 months in prison, longest sentence imposed
Fairlamb was captured screaming at officers by their body-worn cameras before shoving one and then punching him in the face.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Trump cannot block congressional probe of attack on US Capitol, judge rules
The US House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol can access Trump's White House records.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Shaken US Capitol on high alert for Biden's first address to Congress
Congress is only just starting to grapple with the aftermath of the violence.
Wed Apr 28 2021
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