Ethiopia just ended one war. Is another one beginning?
Its problems, whether wars or droughts, tend to have consequences beyond its borders.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Ethiopia declares state of emergency as Tigrayan forces gain ground
The six-month state of emergency declaration follows territorial gains by Tigray rebels who are considering march on Addis Ababa.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Sexual violence being used as weapon of war in Ethiopia's Tigray, UN says
Lowcock says girls as young as eight are being targeted.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Men forced to rape family members in Ethiopia's Tigray, U.N. says
The violence in Tigray has killed thousands of people and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes in the mountainous region of about 5 million.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Hundreds of buildings burned around Tigray town, research group says
Satelite imagery shows fires that appear to have been deliberately set destroyed more than 500 structures in and around Gijet Town.
Thu Feb 25 2021
UN pleads with Ethiopia for refugee access as food runs out
Nearly 100,000 people from neighbouring Eritrea are thought to have run out of food.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Questions linger among the corpses of an Ethiopian massacre
Dozens of corpses still awaiting a grave lie abandoned in a roadside ditch, their exposed flesh rotting in the sun.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Ethiopia nears war as PM orders military into defiant region
Ethiopias Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister on Wednesday ordered the military to confront the countrys Tigray regional government.
Wed Nov 04 2020
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
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024