Pakistan police kill bomber, militant to thwart attack on Japanese nationals
The Japanese survivors have been moved to a safe place in police custody, the police spokesperson said.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Japanese man confirmed as 1970s bombing fugitive - Media
Results from DNA tests run by Japanese law enforcement identified the dead man as the alleged bomber Satoshi Kirishima.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Malaysia strongly condemns suicide bombing in Ankara
It was reported that a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of the Security Directorate General in the capital on Sunday.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Suicide blast in southwest Pakistan kills at least 52, more than 50 injured
The bomber detonated himself near the vehicle of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police said.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Suicide bomb at political rally in Pakistan kills more than 40
The suicide bomber set off explosives at a gathering of the conservative Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Eastern Canada struggles to bring wildfires under control
Dozens of firefighters and several water bombers battled two out-of-control blazes - dubbed the Tantallon Fire and the Bedford Fire.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Pakistan says mosque bomber wore police uniform, breached security on motorbike
The bombing was the deadliest in a decade to hit Peshawar, a northwestern city that has suffered decades of Islamist militant violence.
Fri Feb 03 2023
Indonesian suicide bomber leaves note criticising new criminal code
Authorities had found a blue motorbike at the scene with a note carrying a message decrying the new criminal code as "an infidel product".
Wed Dec 07 2022
Turkey blames Istanbul blast on Kurdish militants, arrests 22, including bomber
The person who carried out the incident, left the bomb, was detained, Turkey's Interior Minister confirms.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Two Russian embassy staff dead, 11 hurt in suicide bomb blast in Kabul
Police said the attacker was shot dead by armed guards as he approached the gate.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Bali bomber could be released in days, law official says
Umar Patek could be released on parole in the coming days after the latest reduction in his sentencing, a law official said.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Hundreds more evacuated from homes as wildfires spread in France
More than 1,000 firefighters, supported by nine water-bomber aircraft, have been battling to master two blazes fanned by strong winds.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone
Bombers accompanied by an electronic warfare and an intelligence gathering aircraft, flew into the Bashi Channel.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Female suicide bomber kills three Chinese teachers and Pakistani at Karachi university
This is the first major attack this year against nationals of long-time ally China working in Pakistan.
Wed Apr 27 2022
Ukraine says fighting rages in Mariupol, blasts rattle Kyiv
Motuzyanyk said Russia had used long-range bombers to attack Mariupol for the first time since its Feb. 24 invasion.
Sat Apr 16 2022
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