COVID-19: Malaysia records highest ever daily figure at 1,755 cases
It is the biggest daily rise since the start of the pandemic, taking the country's tally so far to 38,189 infections.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Cases rise in Australia's virus hotspot, but most linked to known outbreaks
Australia has so far reported 895 deaths and just over 27,100 COVID-19 cases, far less than many developed countries.
Tue Oct 06 2020
COVID-19: India reports biggest daily rise of 57,118 new cases, tally at 1,695,988
According to the ministry, as many as 764 people died from COVID-19 during the past 24 hours, taking the total deaths to 36,511.
Sat Aug 01 2020
Australia sees biggest daily rise in COVID-19 cases in two months
Propelled by Victoria state reporting 75 cases, Australia recorded 85 new COVID-19 infections in the past 24 hours, its biggest daily outbreak since April 11.
Mon Jun 29 2020
Indonesia reports 1,331 new coronavirus cases, its biggest daily rise
The country has the largest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia
Thu Jun 18 2020
Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections
The country has temporarily halted air and sea travel, with some exceptions, until May 31.
Tue May 05 2020
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