Afghan refugees, migrants protest in UAE over uncertain future
Afghan refugees and migrants lived in limbo at a UAE facility for nearly a year since being evacuated from Afghanistan.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Afghan refugees in UAE protest months-long wait for resettlement
Advocates and protesters estimate there are 12,000 housed across two facilities in Abu Dhabi.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Afghan refugees rally in Jakarta for resettlement
Some of the protesters have been living in Indonesia for a decade.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Plane carrying evacuated Afghans in transit to US arrives in Albania
A plane carrying 121 people evacuated from Afghanistan and in transit to the United States arrives in Albania's Tirana airport.
Fri Aug 27 2021
In Germany, Syrians worry Afghan crisis could fuel anti-migrant vote
Some leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party are warning about a possible influx of Afghan refugees.
Mon Aug 23 2021
Uganda to take 2,000 Afghan refugees at US request
The east African nation has long experience receiving people escaping conflict and currently hosts about 1.4 million refugees.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Four workers killed building Tehran metro station
Another 11 workers were injured, some of them Afghan refugees, when the concrete cladding on the tunnel fell on the construction crew on Wednesday evening, the broadcaster said.
Thu Sep 08 2016
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
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