Israeli anti-government protesters march on Netanyahu's home
Anti-government protesters gathered in Jerusalem calling for Benjamin Netanyahu's resignation.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem
Anti-government protesters clashed with police near the house of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for new elections.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations
Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Thousands of Czechs turn out for anti-government protest
Czechs calls on the government to quit as they protest over high inflation and energy prices.
Mon Apr 17 2023
South African authorities arrest 87 ahead of anti-government protest
The EFF has called for a national shutdown to protest crippling power cuts and demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests
Peru closed its famed Machu Picchu tourist site amid anti-government protests, with hundreds of tourists stranded in the district.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Iran reroutes plane carrying soccer star's wife, blames UK over unrest
The football legend, who has supported anti-government protests, says the flight was rerouted to prevent his wife and daughter from leaving Iran.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-government protests
The Islamic Republic hanged Majid Reza in public who had been convicted of killing two members of the security forces.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells crisis-hit nation
The country's power minister told citizens not to join the lengthy fuel queues that have galvanised weeks of anti-government protests.
Tue May 17 2022
Sri Lanka protesters vow to continue anti-government campaign despite new PM
Anti-government protesters continue demanding the resignation of the president for the country's disastrous economic crisis.
Fri May 13 2022
Sri Lanka police kill protester, many injured in anti-government protests
Sri Lanka police killed one protester on Tuesday as public anger grows in the country over poor living conditions amid an economic crisis.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Voting gets under way in Iraq parliament elections
Al-Kadhimi is seeking to appease anti-government protesters who rose up in October 2019 in Baghdad and Iraq's south.
Sun Oct 10 2021
Thai PM survives no confidence vote as more anti-government protests planned
Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against, comfortably surviving a vote of no confidence in parliament today.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and nine other pro-democracy activists are expected to be sentenced today.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Thai police vow more protest arrests after nearly 100 detained
Thai police vowed to arrest more people participating in anti-government protests after detaining nearly 100 at a demonstration.
Mon Mar 29 2021
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