Bodies of eight beheaded fishermen found on boat in Philippines
The victims were among a group of fishermen who went missing after being attacked in the Moro Gulf off Mindanao island on December 26.
Sat Jan 04 2014
Tourist abducted in Pulau Pom Pom rescued
The woman was rescued in Sulu and is now at the Merin Hospital there, and will be flown to Zamboanga City Saturday, IGP Khalid Abu Bakar says.
Fri Dec 20 2013
M'sian arrested in Philippines admits to being MNLF member
The man who claimed to be a Malaysian and was arrested by the Philippine authorities in Zamboanga City on Oct 4, has admitted to being a member of the Moro National Liberation Front.
Thu Oct 31 2013
Nur Misuari charged for bloody Philippine siege
A court in the southern city of Zamboanga has issued an arrest warrant for Misuari and three of his commanders for the siege of the city that began on September 9.
Wed Oct 09 2013
Scattered fighting in southern Philippine city
The army announced that police were taking over from troops to clear sections of the city.
Sun Sep 29 2013
Nur Misuari to be charged
Moro National Liberation Front chairman Nur Misuari is set to be charged with rebellion and violations of Republic Act 9851 or the International Humanitarian Law in connection with Zamboanga siege.
Fri Sep 27 2013
New Muslim rebel attack in southern Philippines
The fighting in the centre of Mindanao island came as a standoff with another Muslim armed group elsewhere in Mindanao entered its third week.
Mon Sep 23 2013
Fire burns for ageing Philippine Muslim rebel leader
The former academic is orchestrating a stand-off in the southern port city of Zamboanga that has claimed more than 100 lives.
Thu Sep 19 2013
Death toll sharply rises in Philippine fighting
Three soldiers and 30 Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels were killed during heavy fighting over the past 24 hours.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Dozens freed as Philippine troops battle Muslim rebels
Sixty-one people have died and 70,000 residents been displaced since the standoff in the major southern city of Zamboanga.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Fighting spreads as rebels besiege Philippine city
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) gunmen attacked army positions on Basilan island, wounding at least three soldiers, the military said.
Thu Sep 12 2013
Thousands flee on third day of Philippine rebel siege
At least 13,000 people crammed into Zamboanga city sports stadium seeking safety as soldiers battled gunmen and snipers in nearby deserted neighbourhoods.
Wed Sep 11 2013
Claim of 4,000 armed men in Sabah and Sarawak 'pure propaganda' -- MNLF chairman
The former vice mayor of Cotabato City in the southern Philippines has expressed his doubts as to the identity of 'MNLF spokesman' Emmanuel Fontanilla.
Tue Sep 10 2013
Philippines rebels trade fire, take more hostages
Muslim rebels seized dozens more hostages and traded gunfire with Philippines troops, in the second day of a stand-off.
Tue Sep 10 2013
Muslim rebels locked in standoff with Philippine army
Armoured troops surrounded the southern port city of Zamboanga after between 200 and 300 Moro National Liberation Front gunmen entered six coastal villages on its outskirts before dawn.
Mon Sep 09 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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