Kidnappers demand food for children seized in Nigeria school raid
The kidnappers promised the children would be safe if parents delivered rice, beans, palm oil, salt and stock cubes.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Najib praises security forces for overcoming abductors off Sabah
In a shootout in the waters of Pulau Gaya, the security forces shot dead three of the abductors and arrested two. They also rescue one of the two captives.
Fri Dec 09 2016
Swiss man kidnapped in 2012 rescued in Philippines: military
A Swiss man kidnapped by Islamic militants nearly three years ago was rescued during a gunbattle between soldiers and his abductors.
Sat Dec 06 2014
More than 60 women, girls escape abductors in Nigeria: security source
More than 60 women and girls abducted last month by suspected Boko Haram militants in northeast Nigeria have escaped their captors.
Mon Jul 07 2014
Use of radars in ESSZone can help combat abductions
Using hi-tech radars on islands off Sabah and unmanned aerial vehicles to detect abductors can help strengthen security in ESSZone, a lecturer says.
Sun May 11 2014
Pulau Baik: Abductors spoke Malay well, fish farm worker claims
The ability of the abductors to speak Malay underscored public perception that insiders are in league with the criminals.
Wed May 07 2014
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest 5 abductors
Police last night rescued a kidnap victim and arrested five people believed to be the abductors.
Sun Aug 11 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