Three Palestinian leaders killed in Israel strike in Beirut
The intensifying Israeli bombardment has killed a string of top Hezbollah officials, including its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Israel bombards central Gaza as tanks advance deeper in Rafah
Residents said Israeli tanks advanced deeper in the western side of Rafah and took position on a hilltop there.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Hamas chief says latest Israeli attack on Gaza could jeopardise ceasefire talks
Israeli tanks pressed into the heart of Gaza City and ordered residents out after a night of massive bombardment.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
Sudan's war has caused the world's biggest internal displacement crisis, driving nearly 10 million people to seek shelter, says the IOM.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Thousands flee their homes as Israeli forces bomb southern Gaza
Thousands who ignored evacuation orders fled overnight in the dark, as Israeli tanks and planes bombarded several areas.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Israel pushes back into northern Gaza, ups military pressure on Rafah
The bombardment has laid waste to the coastal enclave and caused a deep humanitarian crisis.
Mon May 13 2024
Rebuilding bombed Gaza homes may take 80 years, UN says
Nearly seven months of Israeli bombardment have caused billions of dollars in damage, leaving many of the buildings reduced to heaps.
Thu May 02 2024
Displaced Gaza doctor offers free medical help for children from his tent
Most of Gaza's hospitals have stopped working, with some damaged by Israeli bombardment and those still functioning under growing pressure.
Sun Feb 18 2024
Spain's paella rice could 'disappear', say farmers angry at EU rules
Bomba rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from fungus after European Union banned a pesticide farmers said.
Thu Feb 08 2024
US calls for Israel to protect innocent as forces storm Gaza hospital
Residents said the bombardment from air, land and sea was the most intense in southern Gaza since the war began in October.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Hamas senior official invites Elon Musk to visit Gaza
Osama Hamdan invited Elon Musk to visit the Palestinian Gaza strip to see the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment.
Wed Nov 29 2023
WHO: Planning underway to evacuate three Gaza hospitals
Hospitals have come under bombardment in the Israel-Hamas conflict and all hospitals in the part ceased functioning normally.
Tue Nov 21 2023
WHO warns of 'worrying trends' in disease spread in Gaza
The Gaza Strip faces an increased risk of disease spreading due to Israeli air bombardments that have disrupted the health system.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Aid needs in Gaza, West Bank estimated at $1.2 billion - UN
Heavy bombardment by Israeli forces has hindered aid workers' ability to deliver desperately needed supplies.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Israel bombards Gaza as Putin warns conflict could spread beyond Middle East
Israeli tanks and troops are massed on the border with Gaza awaiting orders. Israel has called up 360,000 reservists.
Thu Oct 26 2023
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024