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
Khamenei says Iran and its allies will not back down from Israel
The brilliant action of our armed forces a couple of nights ago was completely legal and legitimate, says Khamenei.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Iran's Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say
Khamenei invited Nasrallah to Iran after attacks destroyed Hezbollah's communication devices, an official said.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Iranians mourn Hamas leader Haniyeh's assassination
Ismail Haniyeh's body will be flown to Qatar, where he was usually based, for burial on Friday.
Thu Aug 01 2024
INSIGHT - How Iran's Khamenei elevated a little-known moderate to the presidency
Ayatollah Khamenei aimed to preserve Islamic Republic amid domestic dissent and heightened tensions with the West and Israel over Gaza.
Sun Jul 21 2024
Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices
The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Iranian President Raisi feared dead as helicopter wreckage found
With the discovery of the crash site, no signs of life have been detected, Red Crescent official says.
Mon May 20 2024
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashes, search under way
A Turkish drone identified source of heat suspected to be helicopter's wreckage and had shared the coordinates of the possible crash site.
Mon May 20 2024
Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine
Iran has repeatedly said its nuclear programme only serves peaceful purposes, said ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Iran's Khamenei says Tehran was not behind Hamas attack on Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said "we kiss the hands of those who planned the attack on the Zionist regime".
Tue Oct 10 2023
Is the poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran a new front in the war against girls' education?
Accounts differ, but many reports cite more than 1,000 cases of poisoning at schools across Iran.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Khamenei says poisoning of schoolgirls in Iran is an "unforgivable crime"
Over a thousand Iranian girls in different schools have suffered "mild poison" attacks since November.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Iranian foundation offers land to Salman Rushdie's attacker - state TV
Hadi Matar attacked Salman Rushdie causing him to lose an eye and the use of one hand.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Iran's supreme leader issues pardon for 'tens of thousands' of prisoners - IRNA
The pardon approved came with conditions, which said the measure would not apply to any of the numerous dual nationals held in Iran.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Iran sentences three more protesters to death amid international criticism
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signalled the state has no intention of softening its position.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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