Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence
Robinho and five other Brazilians was found guilty of gang raping an Albanian woman after getting her drunk in a nightclub.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Dua Lipa launches new single with London fan event
The track is the first single from the British-Albanian singers third studio album, which is set for release in 2024.
Fri Nov 10 2023
NATO soldiers injured in Kosovo clashes with Serb protesters
Serbs reject new ethnic Albanian mayors after vote boycott.
Tue May 30 2023
Man United's Maguire will prove his critics wrong, says Solskjaer
Maguire drew criticism from former players for his finger-in-ear goal celebration when he scored for England in their win over Albania last week.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Albanian artist offers 'therapy' with portraits painted in coffee
Kryemadhi uses coffee like watercolour paints, composing portraits with a rich, brown patina adding water to create different shades.
Sun Oct 31 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
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
'Silver lining': Albania medicinal herbs bloom in pandemic
For the past few years, Albania has been one of Europe's top producers of medicinal herbs, mostly wild plants harvested in the foothills.
Sat Jul 10 2021
In ancient Italian monastery, monks defend a dying tradition
Italy's last remaining Byzantine-rite Basilian monks striving to keep alive a 1,600-year-old spiritual tradition against increasing odds.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Albanian town makes Trump honorary citizen
The town hall in Kamza, a few kilometres (miles) north of Albania's capital Tirana, unanimously voted to give Trump the honour on Wednesday.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Euro 2016: Albania face wait after historic win over Romania
Sadiku headed home the game's only goal after 43 minutes in Lyon to leave debutants Albania facing an anxious wait to see if they qualify from Group A as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Berisha battles tears after France late show stuns Albania
Albania goalkeeper Etrit Berisha fought to contain his emotions as the team's hopes of remaining in Euro 2016 were dented by a 2-0 loss to France.
Wed Jun 15 2016
EURO 2016: France, Albania, Romania, Switzerland in Group A
Everything you need to know about the competition in Group A of the Euro 2016 tournament.
Mon May 09 2016
EURO 2016: Five things to know about France
Five things about France ahead of the European Championship that they will host starting in Group A with Albania, Romania and Switzerland.
Mon May 09 2016
EURO 2016: Five things to know about Albania
Five things about Albania who make their major tournament debut at Euro 2016 in Group A against France, Romania and Switzerland.
Mon May 09 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