US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut
Israeli military evacuation orders were also affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency.
Wed Oct 16 2024
US President Biden does not believe there will be 'all-out-war' in Middle East
Joe Biden said more needed to be done to avoid a Middle East war, as Israel's military hit Beirut with new air strikes.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Exodus to Thailand continues after fall of key Myanmar border town
A stream of people, some fearing air strikes, queued at a border crossing to flee Myanmar.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Gazans live on memories of past Eid festivals as war ruins special day
After six months of war, their focus is on surviving Israeli air strikes, shelling, a ground offensive and a humanitarian crisis.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Israel sacks two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers
The inquiry into the killing of seven aid workers in an air strike in Gaza found serious errors and breaches of procedure by the military.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Iran says it will retaliate for Israel's attack on its Damascus consulate
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the country will retaliate a suspected Israeli air strike against is consulate in Syria.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Three cats bring scintilla of joy to displaced children in Gaza
The cats belong to the Harb family, who fled their home to escape from Israeli air strikes that flattened their residential tower.
Sat Nov 11 2023
UN organisations plead for unimpeded Gaza aid 'on our knees'
UN agencies said more than 20 times current deliveries were needed to support Palestinians after two weeks of Israeli air strikes.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Israel says many Palestinian civilians moving south
Israel has put the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians, under a total siege and bombarded it with unprecedented air strikes.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Gazans say nowhere to go as they prepare for Israeli assault after Hamas raid
More than 130,000 flee from their homes and stockpiling supplies as air strikes pound the crowded enclave with 560 already dead.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever, says border secured
Israel said it had reclaimed control of the Gaza border, pounding the enclave with the fiercest air strikes.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Israeli air strikes hit residences, schools across Gaza - UN rights chief
The United Nations Human Rights chief said "sieges" that endanger the lives of civilians are prohibited under international law.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100
In response, Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque and homes of Hamas officials in Gaza, killing more than 400 people.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Explosions rock Kyiv as Russia launches new attack - Air Force
Russia launched a new air strike on the Ukrainian capital, hours after unleashing dozens of missiles and drones on targets.
Mon May 29 2023
Air strikes, tank fire rock Sudan's capital region despite truce pledge
Many foreigners remain stuck in Sudan despite the evacuation of thousands by numerous countries.
Fri Apr 28 2023
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
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