Westminster Abbey: Traditional church for royals in life and death
Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, weddings and burials of English and then British royalty for nearly 1,000 years.
Mon Sep 19 2022
FACTBOX - Plans for the run-up to Queen Elizabeth's funeral
Tomorrow the queen's coffin will be placed on a gun carriage and taken to the Palace of Westminster.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Britons pay their respects at Queen Elizabeth's coffin
The coffin was taken along the Royal Mile in the Scottish capital to lay at rest in the city's St. Giles Cathedral for 24 hours.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Round-the-clock vigil to give thousands a chance to bid Queen Elizabeth farewell
Mourners will be able to file past the coffin of Britain's late Queen Elizabeth in a round-the-clock lying-in-state from Wednesday evening.
Mon Sep 12 2022
King Charles to fly to Scotland to join sombre procession of queen's coffin
The new monarch will also join senior royals for a vigil at the church where the coffin will lie at rest before being flown to London.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Britain's Queen Elizabeth dies peacefully at Scottish home aged 96
Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
Thu Sep 08 2022
British Queen under medical supervision amid health concerns
Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral, Scotland, after doctors became concerned for her health.
Thu Sep 08 2022
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