Child abduction: "Pisang goreng" seller jailed 24 months, fined RM2,000
Based on the facts of the case, the man absconded with the two girls who were playing in front of their houses in a car.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Ukrainian children abducted by Russia left with psychological scars, campaigners say
Kyiv claims about 20,000 children have been taken to Russian-occupied territory without family consent since the war began.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Terry Anderson, US journalist held hostage nearly 7 years in Lebanon, dead at 76
The ex-chief Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, was longest held hostage of the scores of Westerners abducted in Lebanon.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Exclusive - Nigerian kidnappers demand $620,000 for release of school hostages, local authorities say
The school children, some older students and members of school staff were abducted on March 7, in the first mass kidnapping in the country.
Thu Mar 14 2024
"Fight for life" by mothers whose daughters are still hostages in Gaza
Doron, a veterinary nurse managed to telephone her mother Simona Steinbrecher moments before she was abducted to Gaza.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
At least 100 were reported dead and more than 1,000 wounded, with fighting still raging in more than 20 locations around Gaza strip.
Sat Oct 07 2023
India imposes curfew in strife-hit areas of Manipur state
Scores of students were injured in violence following protests against the alleged abduction and murder of two students, authorities said.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Malaysia probes disappearance of Myanmar democracy activist and her family
Human Rights Watch said Thuzar Maung, her husband and three children, were feared abducted "in a planned operation" at the activist's home.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Uganda sends more troops to pursue attackers who killed 37 students
Military and police said the attackers had also abducted six students and fled towards the Virunga National Park across the border.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Ex-husband in conversion case fined for contempt of court
Muhammad Nagahswaran was fined RM20,000 for abducting and registering his three children as Muslim converts without his ex-wife's consent.
Wed Apr 05 2023
UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people
The report, based on interviews with defectors, former abductees and relatives of victims, details accounts of disappearances.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say images show abducted NZ pilot in good health
Philip Mehrtens, who flew a plane operated by airline Susi Air, was abducted by fighters from the TPNPB last week.
Wed Feb 15 2023
Thai police refute Malaysian man's claim that he was abducted in Songkhla
Thai police on Friday refuted claims made by a Malaysian businessman that he was abducted in Songkhla recently.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Police proved competence in solving Palestinian abduction - Hamzah
Hamzah said the police's success was due to their expertise and competence in dealing with any security threat.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Abduction of Palestinians: Police probe if foreign spy agency Involved
The PDRM has yet to confirm the involvement of a foreign intelligence agency in the abduction of Palestinians in the country.
Wed Oct 19 2022
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
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024