Syria's Assad: Lone survivor of Arab Spring
Syria's Bashar al-Assad has defied the odds, surviving international isolation and the temporary loss of two-thirds of the national territory to claw his way back into relevance and hold on to power.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Saudi Arabia defends decision to execute 14 Saudi Shiites
The men were arrested for their involvement in demonstrations in 2011 and 2012 during the Arab Spring revolts and were later sentenced to death in a secretive counterterrorism court.
Mon Aug 07 2017
No guarantee changing govt best solution - Najib
Najib, who is also UMNO president, said the people should take a lesson from the rise of the people or the Arab Springs that saw many Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq now in turmoil.
Sun Jul 30 2017
Mubarak, Egypt's toppled Pharaoh, is free after final charges dropped
Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president overthrown in 2011 and the first leader to face trial after the Arab Spring uprisings that swept the region, was freed on Friday after six years in detention.
Fri Mar 24 2017
No discrimination against Semporna, says Musa Aman
He says the allegations of discrimination were unfounded and that as the chief minister he was the leader for all the people and districts of Sabah.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Bomb blast hits outside Bahraini capital, no casualties - state news
There have been increased protests in the Sunni Muslim-ruled kingdom after the execution last month of three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing three policemen in a bomb attack in 2014.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Tunisians reveal abuses they endured before the Arab Spring
Tunisia has been riveted by public testimony that is exposing the abuses of past governments.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Bersih rally: I don't want any physical clash - PM Najib
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has expressed concern over an imminent physical clash between 'Red Shirt' and 'Yellow Shirt' protesters during the planned Bersih 5.0 demonstration
Thu Nov 17 2016
Why Tunisia, the Arab Spring's sole success story, suffers from Islamist violence
At least 19 people were killed after two gunmen stormed one of Tunisia's most celebrated museums on Wednesday.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Around 30 bodies found in migrant boat: Italian authorities
The discovery was made when authorities boarded a fishing boat carrying around 590 refugees and migrants including two pregnant women.
Mon Jun 30 2014
Egypt tense on uprising anniversary
Two explosions in Cairo, but no casualties, on third anniversary of Arab Spring revolution against Hosni Mubarak.
Sat Jan 25 2014
Rational Malaysians will not participate in illegal gatherings - Norian Mai
Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Norian Mai does not think the illegal gathering will turn into a demonstration-style Arab Spring
Mon Dec 30 2013
Post Arab Spring and Morsi, is Egypt now headed for the real revolution-democracy?
After years of failed democracy, socio-economic disparity and corruption, the Egyptians wanted changes but are they coming?
Mon Sep 23 2013
US spying successes, failures and objectives detailed in top secret 'black budget'
The top secret $52.6 billion "black budget," obtained by The Washington Post from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, details the successes, failures and objectives of the US spy agencies.
Sat Aug 31 2013
No basis for 'Arab Spring' protest in Malaysia - Najib
In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, Najib said the Southeast Asian country of 28 million people witnessed good economic progress and people had a lot to look forward to.
Wed Jul 03 2013
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