Israeli demands for troops in Gaza blocking truce deal, sources say
Disagreements over Israels military presence in Gaza and prisoner releases are blocking a ceasefire and hostage deal.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Turkey blocks access to Instagram platform but gives no reason
Fahrettin Altun criticised Instagram on Wednesday for blocking condolence posts for Ismail Haniyeh, prompting the recent move.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in South China Sea.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Kevin Costner jokes about blocking Cannes yachts to finance 'Horizon' films
The Hollywood star has already taken out a mortgage on 10 acres of his waterfront property in California to help fund the film project.
Tue May 21 2024
Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video
Australian court refused to extend a temporary order to take down posts showing the stabbing of a Sydney priest in April.
Mon May 13 2024
UNRWA chief warns man-made famine tightening grip across Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini accused Israel of blocking aid deliveries and seeking to end UNRWA's activities in the enclave.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Singapore High Court issues a further blocking order for websites illegally streaming Premier League content
The Premier League successfully secured the court order as part of its ongoing action to tackle illegal streaming throughout Asia.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Police again remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament
Police again forcibly removed Greta Thunberg and other climate activists, driving them away in a police van for the second time this week.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Police remove Greta Thunberg from blocking Swedish parliament entrance
Police officers lifted and dragged Greta Thunberg before putting her down on ground some 20 metres away from the door she was obstructing.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Navalny to be buried on Friday, allies accuse Russia of blocking plan for bigger service
Alexei Navalny's allies had been looking for a hall to accommodate supporters at a farewell ceremony, but said had been refused everywhere.
Wed Feb 28 2024
SC: Hap2py not authorised to operate P2P in Malaysia
Securities Commission M'sia has placed Hap2py on Investor Alert List, blocking its multiple websites and issuing a cease-and-desist notice.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Indian rescuers hope bigger drill will reach 40 trapped in tunnel
Huge boulders were blocking efforts to create an evacuation passage, officials said.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Zimbabwean nurses say their govt is barring them from pursuing opportunities overseas as it seeks to stem a brain drain of health workers.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Two earthquakes strike Nepal, blocking major highway, injuring one
The quakes rocked western Nepal, sending tremors as far away as the Indian capital.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Troops guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches
The troops have cordoned off the Christian colony, blocking all entry and exit points with barbed wire, according to reports.
Thu Aug 17 2023
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