Shanghai knife attack kills three on eve of China's National Day
According to police investigation, the assailant had travelled to Shanghai to vent his anger following a personal financial dispute.
Tue Oct 01 2024
10-year-old boy at Japanese school in China dies after stabbing
The boy was stabbed on his way to school by the suspected assailant, who was arrested on the spot.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Twenty killed in Sierra Leone attack and nearly 2,000 prisoners escape
The West African country was thrown into panic in the early hours when the assailants sent gunfire ringing across the capital Freetown.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Fourteen hurt in South Korea stabbing incident near Seoul
Police said Thursday's assailant was arrested after apparently attacking people randomly.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Iran's Khamenei vows revenge after deadly attack on Shi'ite pilgrims
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the assailants "will surely be punished" and called on Iranians to unite.
Fri Oct 28 2022
Israeli officer kills Palestinian suspected of stabbing attack
The suspected assailant got out of his car at a traffic light and began stabbing and firing pepper spray at passengers in nearby cars.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Local man murdered by three unknown assailants in Klang
A local man was killed after being shot repeatedly and attacked with a parang by three assailants at Jalan Bawal Tambak, Taman Sri Gadong, Klang at 12.17 am today.
Sun Aug 21 2022
Gunman opens fire at Maryland factory, killing three
The assailant was wounded in an exchange of gunfire with a Maryland state trooper while trying to flee in a car, the Sheriff told.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Nigeria church attack killed 22 and injured 50 - Official
Unknown assailants attacked the congregation with guns and explosives during Pentecost Sunday mass.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Japanese students injured in stabbing during entrance exams
The alleged assailant, a 17-year old high school student, was arrested.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Japan's Joker assailant wanted to "kill lots of people" - Police
Hattori planned his moves over months, buying a knife to use in the internet, police said.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Assailant with bow and arrows kills 5 people in Norway
According to police, the suspect walked around the city shooting at people with arrows.
Thu Oct 14 2021
At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso's worst attack in years
The death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Gunmen kill two, wound more than 20 outside Florida banquet hall
Assailants opened fire on a crowd outside a concert in Florida early on Sunday, killing two people and wounding more than 20.
Sun May 30 2021
Armed men attack passenger convoy and village in Niger, killing 58
The assailants this time intercepted four vehicles transporting passengers from a weekly market to the villages of Chinagoder and Darey Dey.
Tue Mar 16 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