Queen Elizabeth II's funeral in numbers
By the time the last mourners pay their respects on Monday, the queen will have lain in state in Westminster Hall for over 189 hours.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Thousands pass Queen Elizabeth's coffin as she lies in state in London
Officials expect some 750,000 people to view it before the lying in state ends on Monday.
Thu Sep 15 2022
King Charles and sons escort queen's coffin as people line up to pay respects
A solemn procession accompanied Queen Elizabeth's coffin as the late monarch made her final journey from Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Surge in hotel, transport demand before queen's funeral
London expects vast crowds for the lying in state and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Wed Sep 14 2022
'Once in a lifetime event': London queues to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth
The authorities have prepared the public for a very long queue, warning people they would "need to stand for many hours, possibly overnight.
Wed Sep 14 2022
King Charles promises to follow example set by his mother, Queen Elizabeth
King Charles also pledges to uphold the principle of constitutional government.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Round-the-clock vigil to give thousands a chance to bid Queen Elizabeth farewell
Mourners will be able to file past the coffin of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth in a round-the-clock lying-in-state from Wednesday evening.
Mon Sep 12 2022
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